Catch up with accumulated work each day
from The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win by Jeff Haden
How to Apply This
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Let others know you won’t be available.
Interruptions are productivity killers, so letting people know you are doing something special and will be out of reach for a day is an absolute must sometimes. -
Decide how long you will work.
Set a concrete target. For example, you could commit to working for 8 hours, 12 hours or however long you think you can go. -
Commit to doing the work.
Don’t just set deadlines, but commit yourself fully to doing quality work within that period. -
Refuel before you think you need to.
For example, have a snack a little earlier than normal or stand up before your butt gets numb. -
Take breaks at counterintuitive moments.
Take breaks when you are in the middle of an important task. This will help you avoid the temptation of procrastination. -
Complete your task for the day before stopping|
Ensure that you do all the things scheduled on your to-do list.
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