Get S#!T Done: Do More and Stress Less with this Productivity Cheat Sheet

“Productivity isn't about working harder. It's about working smarter.”

I saw this post on LinkedIn about a year ago and thought it was insightful. It's been difficult for me to consistently apply this to my daily routine, but it's a fantastic reference for allocating time to different tasks, and I think long-term it can lead to a more fulfilling life. Credit to Chris Donnelly

Pomodoro Technique

- Work in 25-min bursts, then take a 5-min break.

- Repeat 4 times, then take a longer break.

Oliver Burkeman's 3/3/3 Method

Do these 3 things daily:

- 3 hours of deep work

- 3 shorter urgent tasks or meetings

- 3 maintenance activities to keep up with

Eisenhower Matrix

Sort tasks into 4 boxes:

- Important/urgent - Do it now

- Important/not urgent - Schedule it

- Not important/urgent - Delegate it

- Not important/not urgent - Ignore it

Eat the Frog

- Do the hardest task first.

- The rest of your day will be easier.

Seinfeld Strategy

- Don't break the chain.

- Work toward a goal daily to build a habit.

Time Blocking

- Divide your day into specific blocks for tasks.

- Schedule them and stick to it.

Don't let your tasks manage you. Take control and get sh#t done!