Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life John Brandon on Maximizing Productivity Seven Minutes at a Time
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Jul 18, 2022 AI Snips
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Organic Routine Development
- John Brandon developed his 7-minute routines organically through his workflow as a freelance writer.
- His daughter observed his consistent 7-minute breaks, highlighting the routine's natural fit.
Seven-Minute Attention Spans
- Research suggests students' sustained attention spans last about seven minutes.
- Seven minutes is an ideal timeframe for routines, as it's long enough to be useful but short enough to maintain focus.
7-Minute Morning Routine
- Start your day with a 7-minute journaling routine, focusing on thoughts, stressors, and positive moments.
- Cross out stressors after writing them down to symbolically diminish their impact on your day.