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Sanjay Somashekar
How do you plan on keeping yourself productive/motivated during this holiday season?
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I'm trying to keep myself productive by planning out and working on simple tasks that will help me achieve my goals for 2023.
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Aaron O'Leary
well for three-ish days I won't be, intentionally taking some time off and then from there I will do the same, mark off some simple tasks that will make 2023 easier to hit my goals
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Anoir Houmou
Planning for the new year, specifically the duration of January. It can be difficult to get back into the swing of things after the holidays.
Joseph Abraham
This season is for family and friends. Getting that quality time with my 'me time' is what would help me reflect, and plan for 2023. Life is about balance and growth.
Janusz Mirowski
I plan to rest in holidays and do a trello list with goals and dod's after holidays. Rest is important for a number of reasons. It allows your body to repair and rejuvenate itself, helps to reduce stress and fatigue, and can improve your overall physical and mental well-being and then you can be motivated ;-)
Sanjay Somashekar
@janusz_mirowski that's a good plan, I'm also working on setting some goals post the holidays. Have a great relaxed vacation!
Sanat Mohanty
By sharing ship updates on my website, makerlog & Twitter. By working on micro-products that I plan to launch by mid Jan.
Sanjay Somashekar
@sanat_mohanty that's great, all the best for your launch! I look forward to checking out the micro-products you are building
Rissy Miranda
good discussion. It's just really more on focus and fully utilizing the calendar and reminder apps haha.. happy year end folks!
Manab Boruah
Very well curated question Sanjay. I try to do all my chores at night time. After all the dishes are washed, I head to my table to complete my decks and read about new things.
Sanjay Somashekar
@manab_boruah thank you Manab! Nights are calm to get some productive work done soon. Have a great time.
Eric Tung
A reachable path for your goal is the most import thing I think. Like when you're driving with navigation, you'll never get lost.Most people just don't understand what is "goal" & "path".
Hemant Warier
During this holiday season, I plan on keeping myself productive and motivated by setting specific goals for myself and breaking them down into smaller, more manageable tasks. This way, I can stay focused on what I need to accomplish and not get overwhelmed. I also try to make time for things that bring me joy and relaxation, like taking a walk outside, practicing mindfulness, or spending time with loved ones. These activities help to keep me balanced and energized, and make it easier for me to stay motivated to get things done. Another strategy that has been helpful for me is setting aside dedicated time for work and taking breaks in between to rest and recharge. This helps me to stay focused and avoid burnout, which is especially important during the busy holiday season. Overall, I find that the key to staying productive and motivated during the holidays is to find a healthy balance between work and rest, and to make time for the things that bring me joy and fulfillment. So, this holiday season, I plan on taking care of myself and being mindful of my own needs as I work towards my goals.
Sanjay Somashekar
@hemantwarier thanks for taking the time out to explain your plan to keep yourself productive and motivated during this holiday season. All of this makes sense hope you achieve your goals and enjoy your holidays as well!
Abid Unnisa
I am learning french. And have planned several activities throughout the holidays to improve my french speaking skills.
Saurabh Wadhawan
Well, i have carved out bi-weekly goals already and put internal mid week and EOW reminders. But its ok, once in a while, good to unwind.
By setting achievable goals and breaking them up into smaller pieces. I also plan on setting aside a few hours each day to focus on my goals and staying organized with a to-do list. Additionally, I plan on taking plenty of breaks and rewarding myself for completing tasks.
Matthew Kuzmin
Few days ago I published for my community list of movies and TV shows to keep you motivated and what I personally use. 1. Suits tv show 2. Limitless 3. Burnt 4. The Pursuit of Happyness 5. Whiplash 6. Gentlemens - Gui Ricci
Sanjay Somashekar
@dan_levius I have watched Suits, and The Pursuit of Happyness, I'll surely watch the others on the list, thanks for sharing. I see that you have a launch coming soon, all the best!
Anna Chen
I can provide some general tips that individuals may find helpful for staying productive and motivated during the holiday season or any other time of year. Set clear goals and priorities: Having specific goals and priorities can help to focus your efforts and give you a sense of direction. Consider setting both short-term and long-term goals, and break them down into smaller, more manageable tasks. Create a routine: Establishing a regular routine can help to structure your days and keep you on track. This might include setting aside dedicated time for work, exercise, and other activities. Take breaks and practice self-care: It is important to take breaks and make time for self-care in order to maintain your energy and well-being. This might include activities such as taking a walk, meditating, or simply relaxing and unwinding. Stay organized and minimize distractions: Being organized and minimizing distractions can help to keep you focused and on task. This might involve creating a to-do list, decluttering your workspace, or finding ways to limit distractions such as social media or email notifications. Seek support and accountability: Having support and accountability can be helpful for staying motivated and on track. Consider working with a mentor or coach, joining a group or community, or simply enlisting the help of a friend or family member to keep you accountable. Well, I donโ€™t plan to do all of the above. I want to enjoy the holidays. I plan to go out with my friends. The holidays are for doing things I like.
Sanjay Somashekar
@annachen_ this is a great curated list of things we can follow and keep ourselves productive. Do have a great time with your friends and have a relaxed vacation!
Pragruthaa Rabichandran
I would love to watch the snow with a cup of hot coffee... I start my day and the week with a checklist. Would take frequent breaks to relax which helps me focus more.
Sanjay Somashekar
@pragruthaa it doesn't snow here, missing something to have the Christmas feeling. It is a great plan to have a checklist for the week and work on it. Have a great holidays!
phprunner
I'm still working but I have completed all the demanding tasks for this year and just spending doing stuff that is routine and boring. I think that the next two weeks everyone is in hibernation mode and launching a new project would be a waste of time.
Sanjay Somashekar
@sergey_kornilov1 yes, I see a lot of folks take their time off during this time and have a relaxed time! Hope you have one too!
Shi Ling
Slowly brewing a cup of coffee in the morning puts me into work mode everyday. I use the time brewing to think about my goals and to-dos for the day.
Sanjay Somashekar
@taishiling I don't have a practice like this, but would love to start doing something similar. Have a great holidays!
Kristina Rudzinskaya
What a great question! I will be taking time off here and there, and fiddling with fun projects for my business. Hope you can have some fun time during the holidays too!
Remy Mess
In the world of personal productivity, this 20% of the 80-20 rules are to me my morning and bed routines. I've struggled a lot with being consistent with my sleep AS WELL AS being consistent with interacting with my followers and building a community around the things I love. So what I've done is append some time in my morning routine to interact and post on social media. I made myself a pact to not start my day if I'm not done with my morning routine, even if something urgent happens (I'd just do the tasks quicker). How did I go around the social media thing? - I went hardcore on this by making myself accountable in front of my whole network ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ”ฅ - I went EVEN MORE hardcore by saying that if I fail, I build a product from someone among my followers lol ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ธ Why? That's a win-win scenario for my friends and audience: if I post, they'd be entertained. If not, then they'll potentially have one new buying customer Note: here is below the post I made to start this https://twitter.com/remy_mess/st... if you want to take inspiration on how I set it up and communicated it
Sanjay Somashekar
@remy_mess this surely motivates us to do better! Have a great relaxed vacation this holiday season while you put out content for your audience