

153 Boost Productivity 30% with The Better Week Method | Andrew May & Angela Poon
Sep 3, 2025
Discover how to make your calendar work for you with the Better Week strategy. Andrew shares the framework's origins while Ange reveals its positive impact on her work-life balance. Learn the importance of starting small and get practical tips to create your own effective week. Dive into the concepts of '5 Big Rocks' and '3 Anchors' to strengthen your planning. The science behind the method shows it enhances control over your time and promotes mental well-being, making productivity feel achievable and not overwhelming.
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Origin Story: Colouring Sparked The Tool
- Andrew invented the Better Week while mindful-colouring with his daughter and turned it into an A3 colouring template to externalize priorities.
- He started with personal activities first (move, connect, play) before adding work blocks to make it stick.
Ange's Burnout Wake-Up Call
- Angela describes becoming overwhelmed after leaving KPMG and forgetting client details, which pushed her to try the Better Week despite skepticism.
- Andrew strongly urged her to do it and warned her nervous system was hijacking her memory and performance.
Start Small And Build Confidence
- Start small: add one enjoyable activity and one exercise session per week, then build confidence and frequency over time.
- Use incremental wins to grow habit strength and momentum rather than chasing perfection.