Happier in Hollywood Ep. 433: Batching & Birthday Celebrations
Aug 28, 2025
This discussion dives into the art of batching tasks to boost productivity and creativity, especially for content creators. One host shares how planning a birthday celebration, featuring fondue, has sparked joy. They also explore strategies for setting manageable writing goals and the value of accountability in the creative process. A fun digital tool for gifting is introduced, and listeners get tips on improving their puzzling skills with a recommended game app. Don't miss the heartfelt book suggestion that reflects on personal growth.
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Batch A Whole Day For Non-Core Work
- Set aside one day each week to batch all non-TV tasks like social media, newsletters, and podcast work.
- Use that day to enter a single mindset so you can complete long-waiting tasks without switching contexts.
A Productive But Exhausting Batching Friday
- Liz and Sarah spent a Friday batching and cleared tasks that had sat unfinished for months, like a written interview and write-ups.
- They were exhausted by day's end but relieved that long-delayed items were completed.
Mindset Consistency Reduces Context Switch Costs
- Batching works because it creates a consistent mindset for related tasks, reducing costly context-switching.
- Reserving one day also improves focus on core work across the rest of the week.
