Deep Work, Part 2 – Take Your Productivity to the Next Level
Deep Work – an Essential Skill to Get Ahead in Life Last time, we discussed Deep Work, what it is, why it is important and how you can measure it. Simply put, this was the thesis: Deep Work is work that is extremely valuable to employers. It takes deliberate effort, and it is not very […]
Why You Need to do ‘Deep Work’. Part 1 – Are You Truly Productive, or Just Fooling Yourself?
A lot of people think busy = productive, but this is where Deep Work makes all the difference. Imagine the following situation. It’s a regular, run of the mill workday. You get up at 7 AM, quickly eat breakfast, head off to work at eight, and start working at nine. But what does ‘starting to […]
Three Levels of Focus to Transform Your Productivity – Cake Edition
Why Focus Matters in a World of Endless Choices In today’s world, becoming whatever you want to be has never been easier. Once upon a time, it used to be, if you were the son of a farmer, you would most likely become a farmer too. If your dad was a blacksmith, that was the […]
How to Link your To-Do List to your Goals
Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years? That’s the key question that you should address in your to-do list. Might sound a bit pretentious for everyday use but actually, that’s the whole point of making to-do lists. It’s not enough to write a list of tasks for the day and be happy about completing […]
The Big Guide To Building Strong And Powerful Habits
Let’s start off with a nice quote. You might have heard this one before. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Not Aristotle The reason why I’m saying ‘not Aristotle’ is that this quote is frequently misattributed to the famous Greek philosopher. The above quote is a […]
How To Get Rid Of Bad Habits
Understanding Habit Loops: How to Break Bad Habits Effectively Quick recap…. As you might remember, we recently discussed habits, how they work in our brains, and how we can create new habits that will make us more productive. Basically, it comes down to this: You have a cue, which triggers you to perform the behaviour. […]
The Procrastination Equation – The Mathematics of Getting Things Done (Part II)
Last month, we did a review of Piers Steel’s book ‘The Procrastination Equation’ and the concepts he outlines in this book. The Procrastination Equation provides valuable insights into why people delay tasks and how understanding these factors can help overcome procrastination. Quick recap Okay, so for those of you who are just now tuning in, […]
FocusMe’s Big ‘Why New Year’s Resolutions Suck’- Post
First of all – Happy New Year! It took us 365 days to get here, but we’ve finally arrived — it is officially the year 2019, the highest-numbered year ever! As we step into a fresh chapter filled with new opportunities, goals, and dreams, it’s the perfect time to think about your New Year’s Resolutions […]
The Procrastination Equation – The Mathematics of Getting Things Done
The World Is Governed by Universal Laws When you let go of an object, the law of gravity will make sure it crashes to the floor. If said object is a balloon filled with helium, it will go the opposite direction and float to the heavens. If you add energy to a substance, it becomes […]
How to Use Your iPhone’s Screen Time Feature to Take Back Your Productivity
Apple Screen Time: How to Monitor and Reduce Smartphone Usage Discover how Apple helps you monitor and limit your smartphone usage for healthier phone habits and better productivity Apple’s recently launched iOS 12 came with a much-welcomed feature that could be part of the answer to breaking free of digital distractions. The addition of Screen […]