The Omni Show How Lynne Murphy Uses OmniFocus
4 snips
Sep 23, 2024 Lynne Murphy, a linguistics professor at the University of Sussex, discusses how she skillfully manages her hectic life using OmniFocus. She reveals her journey of exploring the nuances between British and American English, originally inspired by her blog. Listeners learn about her methods for maximizing productivity through effective task management and the importance of aligning commitments with personal intentions. Lynne also dives into the deeper motivations behind productivity, reflecting on her unique upbringing which shaped her views on life and work.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Time Tracking for Productivity
- Track your time to become more aware of how you spend it.
- This increased awareness helps you transition from reactive to proactive time management.
Capture Everything
- Add even small tasks to your to-do list, no matter how quick they seem.
- Capturing everything prevents these small tasks from derailing your focus and allows for organized completion.
Personal Reminders
- Lynne uses OmniFocus for personal reminders, like calling friends and sending birthday cards.
- This proactive approach helps her be a "better person" by staying on top of important personal tasks.