

Ep. 324: Taming Non-Work Tasks
942 snips Oct 28, 2024
Explore strategies for managing non-work tasks alongside professional duties. Discover lifestyle-centric planning to balance household responsibilities and personal aspirations. Learn about effective multi-scale planning techniques and the importance of flexibility. Delve into the shift towards slow productivity, focusing on quality over quantity. Get insights on upcoming technologies like augmented reality eyewear and how they might transform daily life. Overall, it’s a guide to enhancing productivity amidst life’s myriad obligations.
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Time Blocking After Work
- Resist the urge to over-schedule your evenings and weekends.
- Your brain needs unstructured time to relax and recharge after focused work.
Weekly Planning for Non-Work
- Review non-professional tasks during weekly planning to stay aware and coordinate.
- Put time-sensitive non-work tasks on your calendar.
Generic Household Task
- Create a "generic household task" to handle important but non-urgent items.
- Dedicate short bursts of time to this task most days, even if it's only 20 minutes.