Working from Home: How to Plan Your Day

[@Thomasfrank]

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[@shriyaarunkumar8224]

I love all your videos.

[@KyanneSummer]

Could you have ADHD? I do and I hear many similarities. Anyway thank you for the video🙏🏼

[@malcolmtawedzerwachinyakat3128]

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[@mixbaal0]

Just for the record. Here is an almost 60 y.o. guy learning from you, young man. Thanks.

[@vaishaks89]

@mixbaal0: age is just a number. if you are learning, you are always 21 :) take care. all the best.

[@michaela7151]

Saw this quote yesterday, thought it applies. "Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." -Japanese Proverb

[@helfulvids]

A Goal without a Plan is just a Wish.

[@JDDULA]

I've been living a nightmare until I watched this video

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

Michael A how do I balance Both? I struggle with this

[@field-art]

1. Create a daily list Keep the list minimal to what you can actually do Time boxing Or aft least write out your tasks in the order of completion 2. Long term goals Kanban method (to do/doing/done) Prioritization (back burner/vitamins (small every day tasks)/front burner (most important stuff)/oven (scheduled items that happen every once in a while))

[@stevejohnson6908]

Amazingly summarized!

[@uzairahmed1113]

Thanks for summaring

[@Super_BeastGirl]

Martin's Kitchen System Back Burner - things that need to be done, but are not the main focus Vitamins - things that are small, important, but are done everyday Main Burner - the task you are focused on Oven - things on a timer that are scheduled to be done at a certain time

[@kentarosuzuki8053]

Justina Anderson io

[@mistiemill3262]

Can someone explain the difference between the Back Burner and Main Burner? I really love this method!!

[@AGalassi1900]

@@mistiemill3262 the stuff on the main burner would be getting working on now, meanwhile the back burner is stuff that's going to get onto the main burner when you finish whatever task you're on. Think of the back burner as a queue and the main burner as the thing that's going through the queue as you complete it.

[@brysonhawkins2402]

how do you actually create those separate categories and lists on todoist sorry i’m new to the app haha

[@chibichocofairy]

@@mistiemill3262 Main burner-- What you are working on right now (and is probably urgent) (e.g. get the kid's to school, go to the meeting at 2pm Back burner: something less urgent that you will get to eventually when you finish the stuff on the main burner. (Call Ana to see how she is doing, play piano for half an hour)

[@paulashin5133]

i love how real you are Thomas. Admitting how much you get distracted and try to keep yourself in line is a huge motivation for someone who suffers from the same "shiny thing" obsession hahaha Keep it up!

[@waddaheck]

7:02 onward. Thomas serving up a strong “McDreamy” on the left side screen 😍

[@WarlockSpellcaster]

Me seeing the thumbnail: oh so now Liam Payne gives advice for productivity on KZbin, k, cool

[@elliot_ch]

You should have a video to talk about fashion, since your clothes always catch my eyes in most of your video lol

[@julianfbeck]

@@mysigt_ Not a judging space Derek!

[@nhmichael03104]

He may not be wearing pants, lol.

[@durgeshkshirsagar116]

@@nhmichael03104 and even underwear 😂😂

[@durgeshkshirsagar116]

Anyways the man is keeping us motivated!

[@wg3771]

@@durgeshkshirsagar116 😂

[@emmacauvin]

You guys keep improving every aspect of the overall quality of these videos (which was already incredibly high) and that's just amazing, keep up the great work!

[@Riaanwest]

i totally agree, the production level is so HIGH and its awesome

[@AbdullahZaman-tj7hp]

Your attention to detail, not just in setting the background and stuff but in the little Easter eggs that you give in your script is pretty cool.

[@WellBalancedWallet]

Stuck at home and grateful for this information. Thanks!

[@damianlee6957]

Thomas looks like he could be Chris Pratt's chiller little brother

[@marvillomista1185]

I love the Kanban Method, but i know it takes so much consistency especially working within my comfort zone at home.

[@sonyazlatev8853]

Love the engagement that you have while speaking, makes it feel both casual and professional! Great video, I'm loving the Martin Habit Tracking system so I will definitely try out this new one too!

[@marcushall6457]

Hello Thomas. I want to start off by saying that I'm a huge fan! I've been watching your videos for some time now and you've helped me learn so much about productivity. I didn't even know there was a school of thought about productivity science until I came across your channel. Request: Can you do a video about managing cognitive load while working from home. I have a strong processing speed and I find myself getting super tired (i.e., mentally exhausted by the end of the day). I'm an instructional designer, and this is a new role for me. It involves so much from visual and graphic design, to planning course material with subject matter experts, and more. I'm finding myself getting distracted, taking more frequent breaks just to get through some of the monotony. What can I do to manage my cognitive load during the working day so that I can be better at my role?

[@osse1n]

Be prepared to sway from the initial plan. Also, this is a great opportunity reflect over the things that really matter. Whether you like what you do and how you will gain fulfilment in your life.

[@lavliina2136]

Can you make a video on how to be productive during quarantine ? How to fill you day with meaningful things to do

[@ShaunBray]

Can't wait to meet Derek one of these days. Sounds like a fun guy.

[@lc7604]

I’m a retiree and managed a lot of emergencies with siblings and my family over the past year. I’m really benefiting from your videos as although I’m not finished with all I need to do for them, it’s helping me restructuring my life. Thank You! LC

[@gasly1018]

3:45 Heey! The Netherlands. I live there. Nice. Now I will continue 😂

[@shreethesmart2942]

I'll not call you Sir but a real friend. You have no idea how your videos helped us, been here for long time my routine is better than before. Hats off buddy.......

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

It's April fools and Thomas still gives us the most informative and helpful content, resisting temptation. He's the real OG.

[@valentina7193]

Your videos are literally being the highlight of my quarantine days. Keep up the fantastic work Thomas, also fantastic lighting & setup

[@Riaanwest]

I feel the same, its a highlight to the quarantine days

[@annieandaloe9060]

Was literally about to search for a video like this, when this video showed up first on my feed! Thank you Thomas for helping us try to keep sane 😎👍

[@briannicholson7729]

Your video quality has gone up a good bit, and it was already high. You do great work.

[@rahulchobdar6943]

Really helpful video. Thx Tom. Special mention that to do list apps with scheduled time, as Martin mentioned, tend to be rescheduled frequently as some tasks took longer than expected time, something urgent cropped up,etc., making alot of overdue tasks for today, hence not very helpful.

[@JetGravy]

Lovin the new set and continued high-quality production value

[@Riaanwest]

i agree, the new set looks great and production level is NEXT level

[@misbahtariq1146]

The Martin Method seems highly inspired by the book "Make Time"... There they use the same method of Front and Back Burner

[@LoudMime]

Thomas you are trying to look dapper in every thumbnail so I will fall in love with you huh, well its working!!!

[@Riaanwest]

haha, this is so funny

[@TayumiUzumaki]

I really like the kitchen system (though I would prefer different analogies). That would have been really useful for me when I started college and had no sense of the duration of each task. Great video, as always!

[@sumanlata7633]

This guy is becoming handsome day by day

[@victorious4701]

This is my personalized scheduling system which I have tried to perfect over the last year, and which has worked great for me so far. I have a special note on my phone named "Plan" where I write down my daily routines and list the order of sub-actions that go into them along with how long each sub-action lasts (on average) and how long the whole thing lasts. Beneath them (or in between) I list the activities I normally do or some specific ones that I plan just for the occasion. I then mark the activities which I do today and write an estimate on how long it'll take, or just a limit if I am unsure of my evaluation. I might add an additional deadline if needed. At the bottom of the list, I write exactly how much time I have left this day before sleep and the exact time of the last update. Next to it, I write down how much time it'll take to complete the activities I've already listed and derive from that the amount of unscheduled time I have and usually aim towards having around one and a half to two hours for the unexpected emergencies, spontaneity, and improvisation. Underneath this list, I have a list "Reminder" for important things that need to stand out, but for which I am unsure when I'll have time to complete. And underneath that one is a little pesky one which keeps growing beyond control. I titled it "The things I know I need to do" for activities and habits which I know I should incorporate but haven't done so yet for a variety of reasons. I hope anyone who has read this far found some use in it, or may even have some suggestions. Have a productive and peaceful day!

[@stevejohnson6908]

I see that a to-do list is important but how do you actually come up with the list of things that are important?

[@victorious4701]

@@stevejohnson6908 I keep a list of advices people have given me or which I have read/heard through self-help. Based on them I know more-or-less what to focus on (improvement, flow, responsibilities). I also keep track of opportunities and possibilities of daily situations which influence my approach to different situations. The practice that has helped me better understand what is important and what is not is a Sentence Completion practice from the book "Six Pillars of Self Esteem" by Nathaniel Branden, which I think is a must-read for every person who wants to improve themselves. Sorry it took me a while, I got taken away while thinking about the people and books that influenced my priorities the two times I tried to reply earlier.

[@stevejohnson6908]

@@victorious4701 just astounded by the quality of this advice... no prob!

[@jemimaschuller629]

It's a learning space, not a judging space, DEREK!!!

[@ixalaz4536]

I had an idea to try out, based on Martin''s kitchen system Oven: Scheduled school meetings Front Burner: Actual tasks to be done like homework, I might categorize them in time blocks Back Burner: Small organization tasks (eg organize my projects folder better) which are needed Creative cooking: Personal ideas, watching educational / self-improvement videos (helpful BUT I should really NOT SPEND ALL DAY DOING ONLY THIS) Vitamins: Health habits (brushing my teeth, fixing the absolute mess that is my sleeping schedule, going for a walk / exercising) which must be done at a certain time (like, well, vitamins)

[@BeardedGilad]

So much value! Well played.

[@علمنور-و8ز]

Work from home by internet and manage time is so important ,study from home is also interesting. Can you film video on how we study at home?

[@wg3771]

Hopefully he does one video about this..

[@ianmichaels6475]

I love these videos man. I’ve used a note taking system I learned from you in my university courses and it’s helped me greatly. Thanks man, great work.

[@DemetriPanici]

He always has the best tips

[@kenia6969]

I WILL LOVE (there is no a single vídeo about productivity doing It) A REAL EXAMPLE!! Just go, and organice your day, step from step, letting us see It, and then, perform It!! It will be great!

[@kamar3027]

I've 19y and I'm doing this strategies since seven years or more , and it's really works ! I keep going and i learn more , I also see a huge development ! Thank you for the video , helpful and inspiring !

[@Deankut]

Omg...so relatable! working from home is challenging.

[@DanielKivariTeacher]

This was a great discussion. I hope that you can do one specifically for students, "How to Learn Effectively in an Online Environment".

[@stevejohnson6908]

Oh my days man. Absolutely true, it can be difficult to focus on work, especially since there are no teachers to help directly.

[@DanielKivariTeacher]

@@stevejohnson6908 As a teacher, this is something I would love my students to see!

[@ColossusFitness]

Another banger brother, keep it up

[@RayGreenJr]

Very useful. Thanks for being consistent.

[@ivirtuosity7722]

Really needed to hear this, thanks Thomas!!

[@vampfoxilli7127]

Im not sure if youve already addressed this but id really appreciate if you would talk about how WHY doing something greatly affects HOW important something actually is and therefore arranges WHAT we prioritize and ultimately affects WHICH tasks actually get done.

[@bainm61]

LOVE THAT OLD SCHOOL ELECTRONICS VIBE !

[@ijaen]

Kanban and Agile are so popular now, it seems everyone and their mother are on Agile methods now. BTW, the outfit and quirky comedy on the video...spot on!

[@bluebull399]

Great video. The kitchen analogy didn't work for me so I've modified it slightly. Daily Vitamins - Tasks - Important - My Day - It's really helped as my daily tasks (vitamins) was making my lists too long The art of a good system is finding a balance between too many categories and lists that are too long. If the kitchen analogy doesn't work maybe build a system based on something that interests you. For example if it was exercise you could have warm up, main event and cool down.

[@sksksks5091]

Great vid Thomas, in your next vid pls, talk about what to do when you are not sure about your career path because I am currently struggling to choose between law and medicine.

[@danielpabu5848]

As I was thinking on how to implement Martin's Kitchen System, I realised that it's a nice twist on the Eisenhower system. Really cool.

[@stevejohnson6908]

Greatness is coming to those of us trying to be better than who we were yesturday. Keep crushing it man!

[@Gahnyan]

Loved the set, the cloth style and the music choices. Thanks for putting so much effort Thomas! You're awesome!

[@DawnMontgomeryAuthor]

I use Sarra Cannon's HB90 method of quarterly planning. She uses the kanban board to knock out tasks that make up the projects for each of the 3 main goals of the quarter.

[@sudo4526]

Keep pioneering. 🔥

[@natthidachuaysong7498]

Just to let you know, you has saved me in so many ways just by making these awesome videos! Thank you so so so much Thomas!

[@parker8758]

looking positively DAPPER

[@NikiasMolina]

Welp. This was useful.

[@derbyharrington16]

No reply? Impossible

[@AliceAshlyn]

Thank you so much Thomas! This helps a lot. It feels like I took an in-depth, immersive course on working from home. You covered all aspects of it. Great job!

[@jaredlamar]

Not sure if you've used this background before, but I love the aesthetic! I think it might be stronger though without the backlight actually showing, but that's just opinion

[@eignatik]

Hey Thomas! Thanks for the video. And your outfit is just super great 👍🏻

[@ahmedsamiatta4800]

Love it, especially the new studio

[@thepeyotereport503]

killer background music mate

[@leonardoaraujobezerra2573]

Please provide subtitles in other languages ​​like portuguese for example. Your videos are wonderful! God bless you.

[@harrisonhaverly3516]

Use a video translation website and you can get Portuguese yourself :) you can search for one, like votch.tv or a similar site.

[@loopcom12]

You are the Best!! Thanks a lot for your videos!!!

[@francescakyanda9182]

Martin's system is so brilliant to me

[@beax1147]

You're my daily inspiration!!

[@MatthewSmith-ot7cz]

Such a cool setup!

[@christiansuarez3179]

Thank you Thomas!

[@mahibobin6155]

Absolutely loved it!

[@ashleymartin7280]

Your videos inspire me to be productive. This is also excellent quality, even down to the wardrobe. Good job to you and your team!

[@khadijamasood6580]

Really love that you don’t do something as patreon taking money from us , instead people who sponsor and are willing to give . It’s a win win situation for you and us , thanks

[@luisdeltoro1]

Mate, your videos are always so useful! Thanks to you and your team for putting all these quality videos our there.

[@L.I.T.H.I.U.M]

Wow this video was interesting seriously man very interesting. Good job

[@glist__]

Thank you

[@jethroty6187]

This video really is done well :)) Good job Thom!!!

[@vadimdonkovtsev8534]

Thomas Frank, thank you for your excellent videos!

[@YSAImusic]

Perfect timing. Awesome content as always, Thomas 💜

[@dptalk9816]

I really enjoy your videos and I try to use your advice in my videos and in my life ❤️❤️❤️

[@dptalk9816]

Stay safe

[@dostoevsky523]

I feel like you just saved my life...

[@DemetriPanici]

Thomas Frank. Life saver 😂

[@xdaggy8701]

@مريم اي صح مثلي 😂😂

[@DodaGarcia]

The kitchen thing was incredibly useful to me, does Martin have a KZbin channel too?

[@leightonvandyke5701]

Thomas: I'm not your dad. Me: What?

[@cullinm]

Your video games analogy for productivity is ironic because I spent 18 hours playing Call of Duty in the last two days.

[@takmaeda2639]

That's the coolest vest I've ever seen. Dang that looks good! Never thought about looking at it like APM. My way of looking at working and being productive from home during Covid 19 isolation is like when you go off and train your Pokemon to level up and evolve to and come back to normal life (whenever that is) in your evolved form. Still the same person, just upgraded. Maybe we can use that here. I want to go from being a Gible to a Garchomp by the time we go back to normal life.

[@jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862]

Now is a time to analyze your goals. Set yourself up for a better future.

[@MWmDGC]

The production quality is absolutely stupendous and we need a video about style because your clothing choices are great too! Keep going, Thomas!

[@osamashalaby4459]

شكراً جزيلاً توماس على المجهود الرائع لمحتوى الفيديو Hi Thomas, your video is very useful for me. but my comment on the music in the background, is disrupting my focus. iam sure that you like the music but you have to consider there are some of your followers dos not like any music in the background. i hope to create your great video and content without any music in background. we like your content so we need to give full attention to it without any distracting . thank you

[@Angel00Exia]

Thank you! Very useful information :)

[@seandangercampbell]

Thomas, I’d love it if you could elaborate on how best to practice the Kanban method: which app you’d recommend, variations on steps, etc. Thanks for all the knowledge.

[@Riaanwest]

great question Sean, I'd love to know the best practice of the Kanban method

[@micro1208]

really helped thank Thomas

[@nikolaylay737]

Amazing tips. Thanks!

[@scarletmortel298]

These are helpful. I've been using a different app as my project management app, it's Connecteam. I love it since it is an all-in-one app with helpful features.

[@skyhart615]

Literally searched for it yesterday thanks Thomas

[@edu-mq5yy]

I liked Martin's Kitchen method

[@ariugalde2745]

I would love to watch a video between you and How To ADHD 💕🥺

[@flex6154]

Pretty helpful

[@daphnegalo2100]

Thanks for the tips, Thomas. Not sure how I'll implement them but it was a great information for me.

[@ArnauViaMartinezSeara]

Great video as usual. I love productivity methods and tweaking my workflow looking for inefficiencies, however, I struggle a lot currently. I am managing director at an investment management company I need to keep track of my tasks but I also delegate a lot obviously that I also need to keep track of, plus some big projects that I am updated about from time to time... That's why my list of tasks keep growing up to a point where I can not have a clear view of them in order to prioritize and pick the next one wisely (nor keep track of my delegated ones). This kind of lists you suggest look promising, but I don't think it is gonna be enough. Any ideas for a guy with longest to do list ever? Thanks and stay safe!

[@Hamza-ez1my]

Thomas do you recommend any apps for the kanban method?

[@konstantinostsirakos2302]

Helps a lot with this whole situation 💪

[@britneyhuynh1846]

This is quality content, I love

[@Riaanwest]

well said, i agree