6 Productivity Tools That ACTUALLY Work 📙

[@debbiewatson1165]

I feel cheated!! I thought you were doing 6 productivity tools each so was properly settled in, then realised it was 6 in total and it ended 🙄 🤣 😂 Guess i shouldn't make assumptions eh 😂 Great video and i have the 'Make Time' book too - agree with the recommendation 👍 ❤

[@PlannerPalsPodcast]

Haha, 12 would have been a lot! Thanks for checking out the podcast episode today.

[@BNris]

I think it's called 'eat the frog'? Where you pick the most daunting/dreaded thing, and you do that first. Everything else feels much easier after that, and you don't have it hanging over you like a storm cloud. Also, being able to text my partner that I've got a 'whole barrel of frogs to eat today' gives me a kick 😂

[@PlannerPalsPodcast]

Hahah. Yea I’ve heard of that! And you need a funny saying to laugh especially when you have a barrel to go. -Mark

[@kittyflint705]

Actually, if I understood correctly, I do the opposite of task batching 😂 I tried to basically go through the tiny tasks that build one major task but it often feels so overwhelming to do it alltogether. So I started to still break larger tasks into veeeeery small steps, and to give myself permission to do those tiny steps one at a time. I've been so much more productive with this method. And I learnt how to break down tasks which alsways was very difficult for me before I took up this method 😊 Less overwhelm -> a lot more things done 😁

[@Aviplotbunny]

I’ve also been using daily highlight (tho not with that name). It really does help me make sure I’m doing stuff of value each day, including get rest when I need it!

[@PlannerPalsPodcast]

So helpful! -Mark

[@brandysears3546]

Sending support, love, and kindness from Lexington, MI, USA.

[@PlannerPalsPodcast]

Thank you planner pal -Mark

[@bookhuggah]

❤ thanks for sharing this with us all

[@mahroutabesh]

I use task batching even for final edit of my documents at work and it does wonders, even though sometimes u get bored doing the same things over and over again, still very helpful in time saving

[@PlannerPalsPodcast]

Yes! I get you. I get bored too but you are right, it just works -Mark

[@jeanradko5311]

I like to use task batching when I'm planning our dinner menu. I try to plan meals for the entire month, rather than just one week.

[@zSydir]

Oh man, I'm in the depths of my system designing! I have ADHD, so I'm desperately trying to figure out a plan /without/ impulse purchases. But man, seeing all the new, shiny, beautiful planners out there... But, I know what I'm doing for productivity stuff. Mostly. I use a half letter disc, so I can change the guts out whenever I want. Currently I need to figure out if I want a weekly with a few dailies sprinkled in, or a monthly overview with dailies... I plan the night before, but 95% of the time I look at it the next day and go "nah!" and do whatever I want. Luckily my life is at a point where I don't have TOO many responsibilities, so it works out. I am trying to nail it down before that time ends... ALSO, I bought Make Time on Jess' recommendation, and I can't wait to get into it!

[@Orangez91]

Remotespace is also an ultimate productivity tool. It sets up dedicated workspaces and controls team access-no passwords needed for sharing accounts! Simplify your workflow and keep things secure!

[@KM-nq7hz]

Hey 👋🏾 thanks for sharing. Can you put in chapters?

[@rschmidt25]

Daily mise from work clean! It has some overlap with some of the things you mentioned, and I wish more people knew about this book ❤

[@PlannerPalsPodcast]

We'll have to check it out 👀 Thanks for the rec!

[@laxwanna1976]

I started morning pages away from my main life jumble journal. Really revolutionary. Any thoughts on those guys

[@angieadwin8515]

They haven't replied yet, but I will. MPs have changed my life. It's the primary tool I personally use to keep the clutter out of my mind and consistently offers insights that I wouldn't have otherwise. Glad they're working for you. 😀

[@PlannerPalsPodcast]

Cool that morning pages worked so well for you! I haven't tried them myself, but I ~attempted~ to read The Artist's Way in August...didn't get all the way through, but morning pages stood out as a cool idea to trial at some point 🤔 - Jess

[@glendaw5221]

How do you all do birthdays? I have monthly, week at a glance, daily, future log AND now a perennial little notebook. HELP!!

[@bookhuggah]

Alaistair log of the columns being the months, and the lines being the names of people with the year of the event. The combination point is a good place to put the date. Works great for births, deaths, and matches. And other things that are desired to be remembered every year for those months. like license renewal dates, and moving to a new place dates, and so on.

[@annaroland5269]

Lord and Saviour I totally laughed out loud at that one. I’m definitely in a cult

[@princessleah9092]

can't wait for 2025 - I have bought the Bullet Journal Pocket!!!yeah!

[@egarcin1177]

Can you give the author for "Make Time"? There are a few books out there with that title.

[@chriscaldarelli6784]

Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky

[@pyenygren2299]

6:54 Who is the author of Make Time?

[@chriscaldarelli6784]

Knapp & Zeratsky

[@emmarush7471]

❤

[@PlannerPalsPodcast]

😄

[@kine3405]

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