My biggest "hack" is journaling.
True clarity comes from writing things down and emptying the mind of whatever is bugging us.
If I don't write about the things going on in my life they can very easily distract me without me even realizing it.
Starting with a clear to-do list, a dose of Monday motivation, and a positive mindset is my recipe for a week full of productivity and accomplishment. 📋
With a nice cup of coffee for a better start of every day! I think it's also important to have a good rest on the weekend so you can come back fully motivated and with a positive mindset.
sundays are for planning. take 30 mins to outline the week's goals and tasks.
monday morning ritual: hydrate, meditate, caffeinate. sets the tone for the day.
prioritize. what are the 3 most important tasks? tackle those first.
email can wait. the first hours are for deep work. inbox comes later.
breaks aren't optional. pomodoro technique: 25 mins work, 5 mins break. keeps the mind fresh.
batch tasks. similar activities together to avoid cognitive switching penalty.
eliminate distractions. phone on do not disturb, clean workspace. focus is a resource.
practice gratitude. mid-week, list 3 things you're grateful for. it re-centers the mind.
accountability helps. share weekly goals with a friend or mentor. helps keep you on track.
end the week with reflection. what worked? what didn’t? adapt for the next week.
I never used to work in weeks, so Cherry Coke for caffeine is how I started days. But since joining 100.builders which requires weekly updates, GitHub's Projects feature has been great to organize objectives into neat task list
I usually check out my Master ToDo list! With the tool that my team uses, Klever Suite - we can see all the tasks that we need to do across all the projects we're involved in - it's super helpful to stay focused amidst all the things that's happening🧘♀️