18: Time Vampires

Episode 18 February 18, 2021 01:11:00
18: Time Vampires
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18: Time Vampires

Feb 18 2021 | 01:11:00

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Kris Hans Erik Christiansen

Show Notes

In this episode, Kris Hans and Chris Hoang discuss their productivity strategies including their habits and routines, their top technologies for staying organized, and their personal productivity goals for 2021.

SHOW NOTES:

Top productivity habits
*Time tracking
*One-touch rule
*Multiple task lists
*Weekly plans
*Starting the day with simple tasks (i.e. make the bed)
*Separate work and play spaces at home (if possible)

The essential (and inessential) tech tools
*Digital calendar (colour coding, time blocking, embedded tasks, etc.)
* Screen time tracker (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows)
* Content site blocker (tracking most visited sites)
* Remove unnecessary apps
*Cloud storage that syncs quickly (Dropbox, iCloud, etc.)
*Project management software (Basecamp, Trello)

Goals for 2021
*Deliberate time blocking (for writing)
*Scheduling work and play
*Social media (aka 'digital minimalism' detox)
*Disabling notifications whenever possible
*Deleting social media

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TEAM INFORMATION

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter:  @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca

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