How I Work Ask Me Anything with Dr. Amantha Imber: My productivity systems, daily habits & overrated advice
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May 7, 2025 Discover innovative strategies to enhance your productivity and focus. The speaker reveals their daily structure, emphasizing the importance of working with your chronotype. Learn about the psychological hacks that help manage distractions, even on tough days. Explore two standout tools, Snipd for capturing podcast moments and Whisper Flow for effortless dictation, that can revolutionize your workflow. Whether you’re deep into productivity or just looking for small improvements, this conversation offers valuable insights for everyone.
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Amantha's Ideal Workday Routine
- Amantha Imber writes her book early mornings from 7 to 9 or 8 to 10 a.m., her peak focus time as a lark chronotype.
- She enforces a strict daily word count of 1,000 to meet her manuscript deadline while balancing her consultancy work later in the day.
Use Time Boxing to Focus
- Use time boxing to schedule tasks by booking meetings with yourself labeled as deep work.
- Overestimate task durations deliberately to create a feeling of finishing early and gaining control over your day.
Work with Your Chronotype
- Energy ebbs and flows vary by chronotype: larks peak in the morning, middle birds mid-day, owls at night.
- Aligning work schedules with your chronotype enhances productivity especially for deep, focused work.
