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#ProdChat – 06-09-16 – What’s Killing Your Productivity and Why?
On June 9, 2016, #ProdChat discussed the topic, What’s Killing Your Productivity and Why? We asked the productivity enthusiasts of #ProdChat, the weekly #productivity Twitter chat, what they needed help with, and then we tackled those issues. See what they asked, and how we answered in this week’s conversation! Watch the slideshow to see what the productivity enthusiasts on #ProdChat had to say about “What’s Killing Your Productivity and Why?” Enjoy!
Questions:
- Q1: How do you find time to tackle “big projects”?
- Q2: How do you “[stay] motivated when doing boring tasks”?
- Q3: How can you maximize your mornings and early afternoons better now that the weather is nice out?
- Q4: How do you really focus and spend time doing “Deep Work” a la Cal Newport?
- Q5: Is it really possible to compartmentalize your mind to work multiple tasks?
Raw transcript:
User | Tweet | Time |
rsidneysmith | Welcome to #ProdChat, #productivity enthusiasts! https://t.co/aoQEvlMqbO | Thu Jun 09 00:01:04 +0000 2016 |
ShereesePubHlth | Hello everyone, Shereese here.Were we all productive today? #prodchat https://t.co/GvkdWetYg8 | Thu Jun 09 00:01:24 +0000 2016 |
prodchat | RT @ShereesePubHlth: Hello everyone, Shereese here.Were we all productive today? #prodchat https://t.co/GvkdWetYg8 | Thu Jun 09 00:01:36 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | I was very productive – I find that good weather helps a lot! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:01:41 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @Minimologist @OrderYourLife @ShereesePubHlth @michelle1908 What’s your current productivity challenge for us to tackle tonight? #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:02:16 +0000 2016 |
caplady1225 | RT @rsidneysmith: @caplady1225 @ShereesePubHlth REMINDER: #ProdChat. Join to discuss your #productivity challenges! Bring a question! https… | Thu Jun 09 00:02:19 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | For those joining #ProdChat, introduce yourself, and let us know where you’re tweeting in from! 🙂 | Thu Jun 09 00:02:46 +0000 2016 |
caplady1225 | RT @michelle1908: For the next hour, my tweets will be a part of #ProdChat https://t.co/JbL1sbW0Bq | Thu Jun 09 00:02:46 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | I’m going unscripted tonight, since we’re collaborating on the #productivity topic, so hold onto your seats! ;-P #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:03:15 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | I’m Penny Catterall, a professional organizer and owner of Order Your Life. Glad to finally make it! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:03:36 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Really focusing and spending time doing less shallow work and more deep work (per @Calnewport ) has been challenging #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:04:30 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | I am pretty productive most days – but I find that I tend to put off the big projects. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:04:42 +0000 2016 |
caplady1225 | Hey prodchatters! I’m Ke tweet in from Washington, D.C. Works in IT Security and practices Gtd #Prodchat https://t.co/63I6coZ7IM | Thu Jun 09 00:04:59 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @OrderYourLife I agree! Though the temptation to go enjoy the sunshine beckons… #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:05:05 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | I’m Michelle, tweeting from Virginia #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:05:10 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “What’s Killing Your Productivity and Why?” Join us! #productivity #AMA https://t.co/5j0ffcJzQv | Thu Jun 09 00:05:18 +0000 2016 |
ShereesePubHlth | I’m Shereese, a healthcare strategist in MD. My biggest challenge is time. I try to fit too many things into a day #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:05:21 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Please add #prodchat to tweets so everyone in the stream can see what you’re saying! 🙂 | Thu Jun 09 00:05:51 +0000 2016 |
caplady1225 | Hi Penny it’s Ke .. Gld your able tI noij us tonight @OrderYourLife #Prodchat https://t.co/gZE72Sp4BY | Thu Jun 09 00:05:55 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith My age-old bugaboo… staying motivated doing boring tasks. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:06:03 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | I found I was productive both inside and outside today. Worked with a client in the AM and then in the garden in the PM. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:06:16 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 Hey, Ke! How’re you today? What’s your #productivity challenge you’d like us to tackle today? #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:06:31 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @OrderYourLife That’s a good topic to tackle! That’ll be our first question! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:06:58 +0000 2016 |
caplady1225 | The sunshine has made me want to work less lol so how can I maximize my mornings/early afternoons better? #Prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:07:22 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @Minimologist Oooooh, that’s a good one too! That’ll be the second question! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:07:25 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 Good question! That’ll be the third question today! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:07:48 +0000 2016 |
prodchat | RT @OrderYourLife: I’m Penny Catterall, a professional organizer and owner of Order Your Life. Glad to finally make it! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:08:04 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | RT @OrderYourLife: I’m Penny Catterall, a professional organizer and owner of Order Your Life. Glad to finally make it! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:08:04 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith Professional organizer (I prefer “efficiency consultant”) from Allentown, PA. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:08:12 +0000 2016 |
prodchat | RT @Minimologist: @rsidneysmith Professional organizer (I prefer “efficiency consultant”) from Allentown, PA. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:09:17 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | RT @Minimologist: @rsidneysmith Professional organizer (I prefer “efficiency consultant”) from Allentown, PA. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:09:17 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | The first question will be out in a minute! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:09:30 +0000 2016 |
caplady1225 | @rsidneysmith hi ray I’m doing well today enjoying some farm fresh strawberries before season ends. How about you? #Prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:09:51 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q1: How do you find time to tackle “big projects”? #prodchat https://t.co/T7Bvw0a7PX | Thu Jun 09 00:10:35 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | I know that you are supposed to break them into chunks, but somehow, I don’t seem to be able to do that easily. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:11:27 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith A1: Try to group client appts together so I can have entire days in the office. Also, make the biggies bite-sized. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:12:31 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A1a: As Dr. T. Pychyl would say, with big goals you have to have smaller SMART goals. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:13:10 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @OrderYourLife Common problem. Any idea what the obstacle is? I’m always looking for hints. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:13:20 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A1b: Then, you have to identify those actions that you can actually *do* to get you toward each smaller SMART goal. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:13:36 +0000 2016 |
ShereesePubHlth | @Minimologist @rsidneysmith My clients are all over the U.S.. I try to manage by segment, retun calls the same way. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:14:14 +0000 2016 |
caplady1225 | A1 planning well writing lists making outlines into smaller and smaller next actions #Prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:14:20 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @Minimologist Yes, some big projects are about getting space and time to do “deep work” a la Cal Newport. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:14:20 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | I have client appointments in the AM and PM every day. wiped out by the time I get home and can only do mindless things! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:14:21 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | A1: Break them into manageable chunks & adding the next actions per #GTD to my task manager. Doing my weekly review helps too #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:14:37 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith I ask “what’s the obstacle?” Usually I’m missing info. The small task then becomes a bit of research. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:15:23 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @OrderYourLife Think about the small chunks more…they need to be tied to a greater motivation in life (not just the big project).#prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:15:32 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith Oh yes. It can take time to “drop into” the creative space before I can be productive. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:16:24 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @Minimologist Yes, if it’s not a missing resource, it’s one of 1) not tied to a motivation, or 2) it’s block emotionally. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:16:41 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | I’m Jim, joining #prodchat, balancing day and after-hours jobs from Maryland. | Thu Jun 09 00:17:13 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 @Calnewport Haha…sorry, I just saw this and mentioned Cal a moment ago! You’ll be the fourth question! Thanks! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:17:16 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith A1: Also look at critical path from a PM perspective. Address the logjam. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:17:39 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith 3) Fear of making the wrong decision. Or is that part of your #2??? #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:18:16 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith What’s your recommendation for dealing with emotional blocks? I have those sometimes #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:18:40 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @Minimologist You can itemize it out, but I lumped that into my #2. 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:18:42 +0000 2016 |
nmhouston | Hey #prodchat, sorry I’m late (and I may not be able to stay long) | Thu Jun 09 00:18:51 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | @minimologist These are all relevant to my husband who is having a serious productivity issue these days. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:19:24 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 1) Journal about it. 2) Talk to someone you trust about it. 3) Seek prof. counseling. 4) Summon @angeladuckw grit! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:19:41 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | I find the best way to tackle big projects is to force aside distractions to focus on the job at hand. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:19:50 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q2: How do you “[stay] motivated when doing boring tasks”? #prodchat https://t.co/Dg9n1jmV8d | Thu Jun 09 00:20:05 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | @Rsidneysmith I actually enjoy the zen like feeling of doing mindless tasks! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:20:49 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @nmhouston Hey, Natalie! Great to have you on #prodchat today! How’re you? Do you have a #productivity challenge? We have one more slot. 🙂 | Thu Jun 09 00:20:52 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith I see (and feel!) that fear a lot, but it’s hardly the only emotional block. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:20:57 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @OrderYourLife Nothing wrong with that! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:21:40 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @JKatzaman It’s that simple, and that difficult. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:21:45 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | A2: Sometimes I distract myself by listening to a podcast. I don’t even bother trying to get motivated #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:22:09 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | I had a boring proofreading task today. Tempted to break away, but used clock as motivator. Got done just before quitting time. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:22:11 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @Minimologist You can minimize it by A) what’s the worst case scenario, then challenging that with reality? B) Contingency plan. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:22:30 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @OrderYourLife @rsidneysmith So do I. Folding a basket of laundry gives me time to unwind after a tiring day. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:22:54 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @nmhouston We’re always glad to have you as long as we have you! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:23:13 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | A2: I put on classical music in the background like Bach or Vivaldi that keeps me going. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:23:13 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | A2b: Pomodoros work too for boring tasks #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:23:22 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 I’m doing great today! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:23:42 +0000 2016 |
ShereesePubHlth | @OrderYourLife I found a Paris radio station via Itunes and it does help me when I’m planning projects. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:24:09 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith A2: Most effective is reminding myself — repeatedly! — WHY I’m doing this. But it’s still a struggle. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:24:15 +0000 2016 |
caplady1225 | I use pomodoros and app called @forestapp_cc you grow trees as way to keep focus and off ph #prodchat https://t.co/vmmVHuiq8x | Thu Jun 09 00:24:18 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @Minimologist Yes, looking up horizons (Why?) is good. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:24:49 +0000 2016 |
nmhouston | A2: I try to focus on the larger “why” behind the task, something it contributes to #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:24:49 +0000 2016 |
JessieSingerma1 | RT @nmhouston: A2: I try to focus on the larger “why” behind the task, something it contributes to #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:24:50 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A2: Sometimes it’s the what & how of what you’re doing…. Is it being done in the most effective/efficient means? #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:25:36 +0000 2016 |
caplady1225 | Agree a good electronic dance music (edm) song works for me #Prodchat https://t.co/If4gfDkqVg | Thu Jun 09 00:25:44 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith B) I was just teaching risk analysis prevention versus mitigation to a client. It’s effective for reducing stress. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:26:19 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A2: I can get stymied by a boring task if I realize it’s boring because I’m not engaging with it in the way I want, not just why. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:26:21 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | RT @Minimologist: @rsidneysmith B) I was just teaching risk analysis prevention versus mitigation to a client. It’s effective for reducing… | Thu Jun 09 00:26:41 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | If a big boring task can possibly get done today, I prod myself to keep at it because tomorrow will be better. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:26:43 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Good evening, Jim. Good to have you on #prodchat! | Thu Jun 09 00:27:05 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman We have one more slot for a #productivity challenge question if you’d like to throw in one. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:27:24 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman That’s interesting. You think about tomorrow, having completed this boring task, as being better! Great outlook! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:28:00 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @JKatzaman Yes, this helps me too! “If I push I get to cross this rotten thing off my list.” #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:28:02 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith Thanks Ray. Glad I found this. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:28:05 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman We’re glad you found us too! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:28:23 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | @JKatzaman I love checking things off my task list too! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:28:46 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 @ShereesePubHlth Not to toot @BrainfmApp’s horn again, but I put that on and get to work! It helps! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:28:58 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | RT @nmhouston: A2: I try to focus on the larger “why” behind the task, something it contributes to #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:29:12 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @nmhouston Yes, instead of benefits to me, I try to answer my “why” as to how it affects others I care about or respect. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:29:39 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @nmhouston That’s usually a good kick of energy to push through a boring task! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:29:57 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q3: How can you maximize your mornings and early afternoons better now that the weather is nice out? #prodchat https://t.co/WMKjNMp5AY | Thu Jun 09 00:30:19 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith I have to think of a productivity challenge question that might not be already asked. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:30:47 +0000 2016 |
ShereesePubHlth | @OrderYourLife @JKatzaman It helps us feel like we’re accomplishing what we set out to do #prodchat https://t.co/RKJ1mz5paE | Thu Jun 09 00:30:58 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman You have 20 minutes to think of one! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:31:11 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | A3: I definitely need to take a few short 15-minute walks in the afternoon. It’s good to step away #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:31:48 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | @rsidneysmith I am really not a morning person, so I have to just maximize my time in the evenings! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:31:54 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A3a: It’s all about building the productive habits/routines that help you get the most out of those times. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:31:55 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith A3: Grab my laptop, and follow the shade. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:32:01 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A3b: My mornings, eg, are purely built on habits/routines…I’ve knocked my day out of the park if I just let my autopilot run. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:32:29 +0000 2016 |
caplady1225 | A3 rising earlier almost with the sun now that it’s bright early. Arriving to office knowing what 2 do #Prodchat https://t.co/LXZPfLtc2N | Thu Jun 09 00:32:36 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith A3: (shhh… don’t tell my clients) Check the weather and schedule on-site sessions for rainy days. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:32:44 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 And now there’s good science to show why novelty is good for doing great work! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:32:49 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | A3 Weather isn’t a factor in my office. I know I need to attend to things first thing before other stuff lands on my plate. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:33:11 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @Minimologist Hahaha. I definitely have been guilty of that in the past. 😛 #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:33:17 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @Minimologist I’ll take off a nice Wednesday and work on Saturday when it’s going to rain instead. 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:33:30 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith In winter, I’ll be honest that I’m checking for a snow storm to avoid. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:34:39 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @OrderYourLife Your chronotype is important, but it’s not the whole picture! Knowing you, you have a good balance! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:34:39 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | A3 I try to do work outdoors that needs to be done in my garden or walk the dog while I listen to a podcast. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:35:16 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @OrderYourLife I’ve just established a habit of listening to podcasts when walking the dog! It’s awwwesome! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:35:50 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | @Rsidneysmith killing two birds with one stone! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:36:28 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith Productivity Challenge Q: Is it really possible to compartmentalize your mind to work multiple tasks? #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:37:06 +0000 2016 |
caplady1225 | @rsidneysmith @OrderYourLife what are some of your favorite podcasts #Prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:38:04 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith If we’re shy a question, let’s dig in deeper on fear around bold projects. Fear kills productivity. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:38:15 +0000 2016 |
ShereesePubHlth | I love working outdoors. This is where I sat to return clients’ calls today #prodchat https://t.co/j1Ugp6BspN | Thu Jun 09 00:38:25 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman great! We’ll tackle this as the fifth question! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:38:26 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @OrderYourLife I was trying to find more podcast listening time lately. This was perfect for when I’m not traveling. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:39:37 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q4: How do you really focus and spend time doing “Deep Work” a la Cal Newport. #prodchat https://t.co/RFocZceq1A | Thu Jun 09 00:40:05 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | @caplady1225 I like @TheMinimalists podcasts and @NotetoSelf #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:40:44 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 @OrderYourLife I’m listening to a lot of variety now that Google Play Music has streaming podcasts. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:41:20 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | A4a: 2x Last week, I got up early & did it first thing in the AM. I haven’t tried doing it at work. I may have to leave my office #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:42:39 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith A4: The mantra I teach my clients is “I’m not doing that, I’m doing this.” Repeat as often as necessary. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:43:00 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | A4b: I think I just have to commit to doing it #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:43:07 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | A4 I’ve found I have to cut out background noise to think. Otherwise it’s too easy to let my mind drift, use that as excuse. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:43:29 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith @caplady1225 @OrderYourLife Really? I didn’t know that! #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:43:44 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A4: I have to block out tuner in my calendar for such times that require deep work. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:44:13 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @JKatzaman Silence usually is best for me too. On the rare occasions it doesn’t work, I use Coffitivity. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:44:50 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @Minimologist @caplady1225 @OrderYourLife Yes, yes! My podcasts are live on Google Play Music…so awesome to decouple from iTunes.#prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:45:20 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @Minimologist @caplady1225 @OrderYourLife That is, my phones are no longer dependent on iTunes. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:45:50 +0000 2016 |
ShereesePubHlth | A4 When doing deep work, I have to turn off my computer notifications, to include email, clock, etc #prodchat https://t.co/Y2gcu9pHHk | Thu Jun 09 00:45:50 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith I’ve used the Freedom app for this. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:46:05 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith I think I’m going to try that next week + find someplace else to work during that time #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:46:18 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith @caplady1225 @OrderYourLife I’ll have to look into that and figure it out. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:46:37 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | A4 I can have background noise now because chats are more relaxing, although I’ll lose track of sports on TV. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:46:40 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Do you use headphones or close an office door? Special music? #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:47:09 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | RT @Minimologist: @rsidneysmith A4: The mantra I teach my clients is “I’m not doing that, I’m doing this.” Repeat as often as necessary. #P… | Thu Jun 09 00:47:24 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 *time #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:48:49 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith No, I don’t have headphones. Closing the door would make others think I’m anti-social. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:49:20 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Yes, it’s really important to identify the time and place you’ll do that deep work! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:49:29 +0000 2016 |
OrderYourLife | Sorry all – GTG. Will try to join next week again! Thanks for all the great tips! #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:49:53 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @Minimologist @caplady1225 @OrderYourLife Ping me with questions. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:50:09 +0000 2016 |
caplady1225 | Recommend @OvercastFM for podcast and iOS users #Prodchat https://t.co/fDk4E7S5aN | Thu Jun 09 00:50:40 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q5: Is it really possible to compartmentalize your mind to work multiple tasks? #prodchat https://t.co/f9SMKFL5V5 | Thu Jun 09 00:50:44 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @JKatzaman @rsidneysmith Ugh. If I’d figured out how to be both social AND focused and productive, I may have survived the cubicle.#ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:51:53 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 Overcast is great, but now Google manages most of my podcast subscriptions. Amazingly simple. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:52:13 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Simultaneously? #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:52:14 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith A5: Some people switch tasks more effectively than others, but really we do best when we focus on one. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:53:13 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman I close my door at the same times or alert people somehow (Post-It, email, calendar record), so folks know what’s up. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:53:37 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith @caplady1225 I use and love @pocketcasts Does Google let you download them or do you have to use data/wifi? #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:53:51 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | A5 I can eliminate distractions, but that also goes for other tasks. Try to do more than one at a time, and I’ll soon lose track. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:54:24 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A5: As of right now, we can only do one executive function task at a time. You have to be automatic with what else you’re doing. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:54:53 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 @caplady1225 @pocketcasts Yes, you can download them. Super easy. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:55:39 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman When I do a lot of switch tasking I definitely see my productivity metrics lower. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:56:54 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith Others do use post-its when they have their doors closed. I could try and add one: Excuse my snoring. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:57:23 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | @rsidneysmith @michelle1908 @caplady1225 @pocketcasts Look at that! Google has podcasts. Now I can listen while knitting. #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 00:58:30 +0000 2016 |
JKatzaman | A personal thing, but I use Outlook appointment reminders to keep on myself about tasks yet to do. #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 00:59:29 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Next week on #ProdChat – Food and Productivity – Join us! https://t.co/EW8aEkS605 | Thu Jun 09 00:59:56 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! See you next week! Transcript out tomorrow! #prodchat https://t.co/a3V4kuOYwr | Thu Jun 09 01:01:20 +0000 2016 |
Minimologist | The last hour just flew by on #ProdChat! Missed it? Join us next week. https://t.co/m3NeVfcC9I | Thu Jun 09 01:01:21 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | RT @Minimologist: The last hour just flew by on #ProdChat! Missed it? Join us next week. https://t.co/m3NeVfcC9I | Thu Jun 09 01:02:31 +0000 2016 |
michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Thanks so much for hosting! #ProdChat | Thu Jun 09 01:02:46 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 You’re most welcome! ? #prodchat | Thu Jun 09 01:03:20 +0000 2016 |