#Prodchat – Getting Back to Productive! – 07/03/13
Have you ever “fallen off the wagon” of your productivity system? We all have. In this week’s chat, we discuss what takes us off our chosen path, and how to get back on it. Enjoy!
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Q1: HAVE YOU RECENTLY FELT OUT OF CONTROL WITH YOUR #PRODUCTIVITY? OR, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU DID? #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Well, hello, there, then. 😉 I’m using TweetDeck. It seems to be working just fine (knock on wood)! #prodchat -
@rsidneysmith Work. Not personal. D’oh! 😉 #prodchat
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Q2: WHAT USUALLY CAUSES YOU TO LOSE CONTROL OF #PRODUCTIVITY? (ISSUES ARE SOMETIMES POSITIVE TOO.) #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Are you feeling like you’re getting back to center? #prodchat
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@MCTheWriter Hey! Welcome! #prodchat
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@MCTheWriter Hey, Myrlande! Good to have you! #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Ah!! It’s vacation time already. Fourth of July tomorrow. 🙂 #prodchat
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@MCTheWriter Well, if you find your motivation the laziness goes away…and learn ways that stave depression! We’re here for you! #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith That’s handy. At least that let’s you try to pre-empt it, knowing when the seasons are coming. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Hmmm… *lets #prodchat
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A2: usually when I don’t use my capturing system and I have too many things swimming in my head. #prodchat -
A2: usually when I don’t use my capturing system and I have too many things swimming in my head. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Thank goodness! I need it. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith no, it’s probably just laziness? #prodchat
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A3: Capture everything and start working through the list. #prodchat
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A3: Capture everything and start working through the list. #prodchat
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Yeah, that’s a good plan, @rsidneysmith ! #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith I was talking about capturing. Sometimes I just stop. #prodchat
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@MCTheWriter So how do you deal with distraction then? How do you keep it at bay? #prodchat
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@MCTheWriter So how do you deal with distraction then? How do you keep it at bay? #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Sadly, yes. And yet… it still happens. 😉 #prodchat
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@MCTheWriter Do you know what always gets your attention to get back on track? A particular song, mantra, quotation, etc.? #prodchat
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A3 I stop, review my tasks, and prioritize my list. If it’s urgent, I somehow manage to unblock! #prodchat -
@rsidneysmith @MCTheWriter In 25 Productivity Tips book @apinaud talks about setting a scene. He uses a piece of music to focus. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith @MCTheWriter #prodchat At times I’ll tell myself “It’s just _” It’s just an email, or meeting. “Easy-peasy” for encouragement.
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@rsidneysmith @MCTheWriter #prodchat At times I’ll tell myself “It’s just _” It’s just an email, or meeting. “Easy-peasy” for encouragement.
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.@rsidneysmith Focus on small things for a concentrated time. I use a version of the #pomodoro technique: http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/ #pprodchat -
A4: For me, it really helps to return to my #productivity habits/rituals. If I focus on those, things clean up quickly. #prodchat
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@scrubly @MCTheWriter Yes, keeping things in relative and reasonable perspective is really helpful! #prodchat
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.@rsidneysmith Thanks. Enjoying the #prodchat discussion. But also putting kids to bed.
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@rsidneysmith A4: I have to get back to exercising. Usually I’ve stopped, and productivity has declined. With it, I have energy! #prodchat -
A4: I like to straighten my desk and working area so I can focus my mind. @MaryChayko @rsidneysmith #prodchat
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Q5: SOME BELIEVE #PRODUCTIVITY IS ABOUT PERSEVERANCE IN GETTING BACK ON THE WAGON EACH TIME WE FALL OFF. AGREE/DISAGREE, & WHY? #prodchat
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@cplong @MaryChayko @rsidneysmith I agree. Cleaning up is a good starting point for getting back on track. #prodchat
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A5: I agree. But, hopefully, you develop good habits that result in the fall not being so difficult to recover from. #prodchat
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A5: I agree. But, hopefully, you develop good habits that result in the fall not being so difficult to recover from. #prodchat
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A5: I agree. But, hopefully, you develop good habits that result in the fall not being so difficult to recover from. #prodchat
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A4 If I’m way off task, a break is usually in order, if only to find some inspiration and get motivated again. #prodchat
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A4 If I’m way off task, a break is usually in order, if only to find some inspiration and get motivated again. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith I totally agree with you. I am very positive- even when the negative is right in front of me. #prodchat
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MT @rsidneysmith: A5: Life is about the journey not the destination! #prodchat
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A5: I study Aristotle, he said “Well begun is half done” (which was a proverb). @rsidneysmith #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith yes. I like that second part! Making time for things you want to do. #prodchat
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@MCTheWriter The positive side of things will always get you out of rut…the negative will always keeping digging for you! 🙂 #prodchat
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A5 Agreed! Sticking to your rituals, to being productive means not falling ‘off the wagon’ just to quit. #prodchat
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A5 Agreed! Sticking to your rituals, to being productive means not falling ‘off the wagon’ just to quit. #prodchat
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Ha! Great saying! RT @MaryChayko: @cplong @rsidneysmith Doesn’t Mary Poppins say that (“Well begun is half done”) too? 🙂 #prodchat
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A6: I am really big fan of Lift and SuperBetter apps to help with re-establishing productive habits. #prodchat
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A6: I am really big fan of Lift and SuperBetter apps to help with re-establishing productive habits. #prodchat
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A6b: Also, journalling daily using the method in the book, 18 Minute Ritual by Peter Bregman. #prodchat
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A6b: Also, journalling daily using the method in the book, 18 Minute Ritual by Peter Bregman. #prodchat
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I have to remember that! MT @rsidneysmith: A6: journalling daily using the method in the book, 18 Minute Ritual by Peter Bregman. #prodchat
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A pleasure to join the chat tonite, #prodchat! Didn’t know of these apps/tools…lots to think about…feeling inspired. Thx!
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A pleasure to join the chat tonite, #prodchat! Didn’t know of these apps/tools…lots to think about…feeling inspired. Thx!
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A pleasure to join the chat tonite, #prodchat! Didn’t know of these apps/tools…lots to think about…feeling inspired. Thx!
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@MaryChayko So glad you could join us for #prodchat, Mary! We’re here weekly at 8pm ET! Next week we have @JasonWomack and @apinaud hosting!
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@MCTheWriter Both are pretty fantastic for different reasons! Let me know if you have questions! #prodchat
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I will- thank you “@rsidneysmith: @MCTheWriter Both are pretty fantastic for different reasons! Let me know if you have questions! #prodchat
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This was super! Thanks, #productivity-ists! This #ProdChat has gone, but join us again next week! Check out the transcript in the a.m.!
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Well, thanks everyone! Good fun tonight. Looking forward to next week with @JasonWomack on #prodchat !