Productivity @ Work?
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- Fax_Benson0
Just started using the free version StremTime time tracking / project management
Pretty good once you get the hang of it.
- utopian3
My productivity went up a lot after I deleted my Facebook account a decade or so ago. Second, I always try to get all of my meetings over before lunch, because I personally find my creativity does not kick into gear until after lunch and in the evening.
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Where meetings are concerned, I find I really don't want to after about 3pm anyway.Nairn - Funny, I'm most creative and productive at the start of the day. By 3pm I don't want to design anymore, so calls are a blessing. I can usually mute and zone outmonospaced
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- Nairn1
"Beer also hinders".
I must admit, I use alcohol to work more. It's a terrible, unhealthy habit and barely suited to many types of work (for me: programming or html/css in particular).
But, say I work through from 10am: At about 6.30pm-7pm I get tired and kind of want to fuck off home. If I have a cider or two, I can work for two-three hours more, and if I need to work really late, I can have up to four ciders and steam on 'til 1 or 2am.
Again, this is a terrible habit and only suited to certain kinds of work - in my case: machine working on the laser (when I've already worked out any complicating aspects) and pure graphic design work, especially of a playful or 'creative' variety.
Back when I used to do music promo stuff, I used to do them in the evening, get almost shit-faced as I worked on them, then wake up in the morning with forgetful, panicked regret. I'd turn on the computer and ... fuckme - I'd actually done what I was supposed to - and most of the time, it was actually OK. Actually good most of the time. Inspired, almost. Sure, there might be the occasional tweak required to fix lazy decisions, but it'd be like free work.
Anyway, caveat emptor, YMMV and all that
- ideaist0
Best chance, like @utopian said above is eliminate distractions and set up a base of tools; each with a specific purpose:
Planning/communication tool(s):
I. Actionable task management software x; I use Things: https://culturedcode.com/things/….
II. Email management application x; I use Airmail 3: https://airmailapp.com/.
III. Calendar application x; https://flexibits.com/fantastica….Ideation/writing:
I. Ideation software x; I use Mindnode: https://mindnode.com/.
II. Writing software x; I use Ulysses: https://ulysses.app/.Like @maquito said, the tool itself doesn't have all the answers.
Beer also helps.
- maquito0
Here we became much more efficient with Asana + Everhour. The tool itself doesn't have all the answers. One has to establish procedures and processes in order to really seize potential. Asana really worked since it's useful for the production and also for accounts.
- Bennn0
I'm also using Todoist at work since a few years now. Very effective. I'm using the desktop app on Windows and its always open on my 2nd screen beside Gmail. So I always have a look of what I have to do for when. Useful.
- Bennn0
mg33, you'd love the "How do I work" series on Lifehacker
- zaq0
few simple things that help me moving.
- workflowy ( all my life organized in there )
- effortless app ( https://www.effortless.app )
- "Be focus pro" ( sometimes )I also have Mac account only for work with all extra stuff blocked ( including qbn )