#ProdChat – 07/6/16 – Morning & Evening Routines for Greater Productivity
On June 6, 2016, #ProdChat discussed the topic, Morning & Evening Routines for Greater Productivity. And, yes, I may have slipped in a question about midday routines, too! 😉 Watch the slideshow to see what the productivity enthusiasts on #ProdChat had to say about “Morning & Evening Routines for Greater Productivity.” Enjoy!
Questions:
- What is a routine, to you? How do routines affect your personal productivity?
- How do you use energy levels regarding your routines?
- Why should you have a morning productivity routine?
- What is your morning routine?
- What struggles do you (or those around you) have with morning routines?
- Why should you have an evening productivity routine?
- What is your evening routine?
- What challenges do you (or those around you) face with evening routines?
- I know we’re talking about morning and evening routines, but I’m curious: Does anyone have any productive afternoon/midday routines?
- What’s one thing you can upgrade about your AM/PM routine after #ProdChat?
Raw transcript:
| User | Tweet | Time |
| rsidneysmith | Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly chat for productivity enthusiasts! https://t.co/C40vBakDrB https://t.co/P5xQbRa189 | Wed Jul 06 23:59:02 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | RT @rsidneysmith: Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly chat for productivity enthusiasts! https://t.co/C40vBakDrB https://t.co/P5xQbRa189 | Wed Jul 06 23:59:42 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “Morning & Evening Routines for Greater Productivity” Join us! #productivity https://t.co/So5S9wdtkf | Thu Jul 07 00:00:27 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @kjaymiller Welcome to the #prodchat, Jay! How’re you today? | Thu Jul 07 00:01:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | So, let’s start! In a tweet, introduce yourself. #prodchat https://t.co/sHPT5dTOXK | Thu Jul 07 00:01:05 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith Hi Ray, Jay, Natalie! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:01:10 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | I wish they had given more if heads up but I kept my subscription ? #evernotecommunity #ProdChat @evernote https://t.co/3e1mNj5A8r | Thu Jul 07 00:01:23 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek Hey, Lee! How’re you this fine afternoon/evening? #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:01:32 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 Hi, Ke! How’re you today? #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:01:50 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | What’s a #productivity success you’ve had this or last week? #prodchat https://t.co/n56XntXrwp | Thu Jul 07 00:02:08 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith great, thanks, Ray. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:02:17 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek Glad to hear! I’m excited about talking #productivity routines today on #prodchat! 🙂 | Thu Jul 07 00:02:39 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | Michelle – Productivity Geek and #GTD Practitioner #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:02:45 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 Awesomesauce! I’m well…it’s been a productive day so I’m feeling good. 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:03:03 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | Lee Herman here, GTD enthusiast and practitioner, Mac user, bicyclist, music lover #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:03:18 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Hi, Michelle! Glad to see you joining us today for #prodchat. How’re you? | Thu Jul 07 00:03:21 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | Read a lot of @JoeBuhlig work over weekend including his book; helpful #GTD tips for my system #ProdChat https://t.co/e2HvVnUEVz | Thu Jul 07 00:03:36 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Good, thanks! Glad to be here 🙂 #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:04:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 Nice! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:04:03 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Please add #prodchat to tweets. Questions will come as Q1, Q2, Q3. Answer A1, A2, A3, for readability! https://t.co/kkg0XTjmJp | Thu Jul 07 00:04:05 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | @rsidneysmith Hi everyone Ke, GTD practitioner and works in cyber security #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:04:53 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q1: What is a productive routine, to you? How do routines affect your productivity? #prodchat https://t.co/tzjJpJC7cy | Thu Jul 07 00:05:04 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | New GTD process with @trello @coachdotme @evernote is going well. Power of @trello is pretty amazing for #GTD #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:05:38 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | hey #prodchat — I’m Natalie, an English professor & holistic productivity coach. | Thu Jul 07 00:05:46 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A1: A productive routine is a sequences of tasks that create compound benefits to my day. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:05:51 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek Wow! I’m going to have to hear more about this setup soon, Lee! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:06:12 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston Hey, Natalie! Great to have you on #prodchat today. How’re you doing this lovely evening/afternoon? | Thu Jul 07 00:06:33 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A1 correction: sequence (not sequences) Haha #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:07:11 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | @rsidneysmith Doing well, thanks Ray! how are you? #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:07:23 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A1 A productive routine for me is to focus on one task at a time and bar distractions. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:07:34 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A1 one routine I have is always capturing I don’t even trust myself to remember just write it down #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:07:34 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A1 I see routines as the foundation of productivity — they free up energy & attention for the important things #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:07:55 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston Wonderful to hear, and I’m doing wonderful. I made a lovely chicken/kale salad…and had a chance to eat before #prodchat! | Thu Jul 07 00:08:05 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Good PM, Jim! Good to have you here on #prodchat! How’re you today? | Thu Jul 07 00:08:23 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A1: Routines can make it easier to do what you’ve planned to do. Eliminates decisions. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:08:50 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | @rsidneysmith kale is my all time favorite vegetable 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:09:12 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith Doing good, Ray. Playing a little catch-up. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:09:22 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Yes, it’s so important to recognize that the fewer decisions you need to make, the power you have to do tasks. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:09:30 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith @nmhouston that eating thing is a really productive routine! 😉 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:09:32 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek @nmhouston Exactly! ;-P #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:09:44 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q2: How do you use energy levels regarding your routines? #prodchat https://t.co/wvn3x8ucZc | Thu Jul 07 00:10:07 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston Nice! I used to only enjoy roasted kale with a dusting of cayenne pepper. But now I’m eating it raw as my salad base. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:10:19 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston It’s a lovely veggie! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:10:30 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A2a: By creating routines, I’m conserving energy (willpower, decision-making). This means I have more energy to do the work needed.#prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:11:16 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A2: I have the most energy in the morning. I try to work on tasks that require the most focus then. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:11:58 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A2b: Also, I pay close attention to the tasks I do in my routines so that they align with the energy available at those times. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:11:58 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a2 tend to do the things I can do when I’m “stupid” if energy is low, reserve peak times for things needing deeper thought #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:12:05 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A2 When I feel myself getting tired or bored, it’s time to get up and walk around. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:12:57 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A2 agree I learn to work on hardest item first thing #ProdChat https://t.co/2Ag6L30LtB | Thu Jul 07 00:13:11 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman It’s funny how expending physical E begets mental E, right? Great tactical choice! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:13:27 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A2: routines can be helpful when you’re low energy, too. Create a checklist of things to do that don’t need your A game. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:14:22 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | RT @nmhouston: A2: routines can be helpful when you’re low energy, too. Create a checklist of things to do that don’t need your A game. #pr… | Thu Jul 07 00:14:50 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q3: Why should you have a morning #productivity routine? #prodchat https://t.co/Wk4rMR6oUA | Thu Jul 07 00:15:10 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston So true! in #GTD, we have that #BrainDead context. I’ve chosen #LowE as my context. Haha. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:15:19 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A2 Also helpful to create self-care routines — knowing what will help you de-stress & relax #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:16:30 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A3 Morning sets the tone and pace for the rest of the day. If you start slow, it’s an uphill battle the rest of the way. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:16:41 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a2 get day off to good start, clear your head, center, make sure critical items get focus, get off to a running start. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:16:42 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A3: The day will go the way you lead it, right? Your morning routine is critical for paving a productive path for the whole day. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:16:49 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A3: To set the tone for the day #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:16:54 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | @rsidneysmith I call it my zombie list #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:16:58 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston That just reminded me that I really should watch “The Walking Dead” series. Haha #latetothegame #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:17:47 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek I like that, to get centered and focus your attention on what’s critical. So important to have that! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:18:53 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A3 to me morning routine is the beginning of selfcare the things I do to get my day going right are key; tea, music etc #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:19:30 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A3 start off a productive day by giving yourself time for you first thing: meditate, read, write, exercise. No email! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:19:41 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Funny, Dr. Neil Fiore (of The Now Habit acclaim) writes that his day starts off slowly. He likes to ramp up! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:19:45 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q4: What is your morning routine? #prodchat #productivity https://t.co/BeMxZbllWo | Thu Jul 07 00:20:05 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman It goes to show how different chronotypes and personalities approach the day differently. 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:20:16 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith If it works, great. To each his own. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:20:28 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Precisely! I need my day to start off like being shot out of a human canon! That sets my momentum; similar to you. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:21:09 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston I’ve gotten good at not reading email first thing in the morning. But, I get caught up in news notifications! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:21:43 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a4 water, breakfast, coffee, chk blood pressure & sugar, meditate, morning pages, #GTD daily review incl calendar and today tasks. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:22:01 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A4 This is one of the questions @tferriss often asks his podcast guests — fascinating to learn about people’s morning routines #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:22:42 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A4 This is one of the questions @tferriss often asks his podcast guests — fascinating to learn about people’s morning routines #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:22:42 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A4: My morning routine isn’t very productive. I drink water & mess around online. I do check @Wunderlist & adjust the day’s tasks #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:22:58 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A4: I have 2 AM routines: before work, at work. Before work is self-care: read, meditate, yoga/gym/run, shower/dress, breakfast. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:23:13 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A4: I review my calendar too #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:23:36 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith Well, let’s not confuse things. Some days it’s shot out of a cannon. Others, it’s shot by a cannon. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:23:55 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a4b my daily review is the segue to work as calendar and task review covers both. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:24:17 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q5: What struggles do you (or those around you) have with morning routines? #prodchat https://t.co/NMXctkKUEm | Thu Jul 07 00:25:03 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A4 yoga, tea & protein, spiritual practice, morning pages, walk/run with dogs, coffee, review & plan the day #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:25:16 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A4 try to meditate or listen to @buddhify or gospel, make or unfreeze smoothie get ready for work; review 2do list on metro #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:25:24 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A4a: At work: To start, I read my email and respond as able, read prof. articles/news, check finances, review calendar/tasks. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:25:24 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman LOL #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:25:38 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | RT @nmhouston: A4 This is one of the questions @tferriss often asks his podcast guests — fascinating to learn about people’s morning routi… | Thu Jul 07 00:25:48 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A4 I start by checking my banks account and such. Then with luck, get into most pressing tasks before others arrive. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:25:54 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston Yes, they give some interesting answers at times! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:26:06 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek A Julia Cameron fan, eh? 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:26:23 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a5 if I get a late start, don’t get morning pages in. Or if there is a first thing truly time critical work emergency #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:26:28 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A5: Identifying key activities that really make a difference and then remaining consistent #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:27:33 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith in a loose sort of way – I find the morning pages do what they are supposed to but disagree about going back to them #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:27:38 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A4 You can’t do everything first thing in the morning. Sometimes it’s hard to choose esp if time is limited #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:27:42 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A5 Morning routines go by the wayside when a new request commands immediate attention. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:28:16 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5: For me, it’s when I’m on work travel (most of my workweek), I start slower. So it’s tougher to get it all in before work. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:28:21 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith she considers them throw away. I get too many things worked out not to mine them for the insights and conclusions #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:28:34 +0000 2016 |
| prodbookgrp | Did you miss our last #productivity book club discussion? Catch up here: https://t.co/RzMPV7N1Ys #prodchat https://t.co/BcZHwUEyTq | Thu Jul 07 00:29:04 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Did you miss our last #productivity book club discussion? Catch up here: https://t.co/yz1SnjAQm1 #prodchat https://t.co/dSBZXeF66s | Thu Jul 07 00:29:05 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek With no disrespect to Cameron, I journal for reflection or for output to share thoughts. Not to produce rubbish. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:29:39 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek Exactly. Agreed. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:29:47 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q6: Why should you have an evening #productivity routine? #prodchat https://t.co/Wt2QvHSgxq | Thu Jul 07 00:30:18 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston Yes, with the dog, kids, spouse/partner…it can get harried in the morning finding self-care time for many. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:30:28 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A5 a lot of people struggle to find a routine that gives structure but has flexibility i.e. for family time, interruptions, etc #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:30:32 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | RT @nmhouston: A5 a lot of people struggle to find a routine that gives structure but has flexibility i.e. for family time, interruptions,… | Thu Jul 07 00:30:48 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a6 close out the day, review done/undone, look at tomorrow, id MITs, events, commitments for tomorrow, let go of the work day #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:31:16 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5a: I now print and carry my routines as checklist when I’m on the road, written like NASA manual. Plain, simple, big type! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:31:43 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A6: To decompress, clear your mind, and release the stress from the day so you can sleep soundly #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:32:21 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | @rsidneysmith @macbikegeek but, for perfectionists, learning to write just for the process can be very freeing. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:32:35 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith I’m using @coachdotme for that, along with repeating @trello tasks via @IFTTT for #GTD review steps #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:32:35 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @nmhouston @rsidneysmith @macbikegeek and that part of what Julia Cameron expects morning pages to do works well, IMO #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:33:11 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A6 If you’re productive in the evening, you’ll have time for #ProdChat. | Thu Jul 07 00:33:20 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston @macbikegeek I agree. I’ve seen people reduced to tears trying to write. Writing w/no aim can be cathartic/therapeutic. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:34:05 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | RT @JKatzaman: A6 If you’re productive in the evening, you’ll have time for #ProdChat. | Thu Jul 07 00:34:21 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A6 an end of day routine at work helps to unwind and pre-bed time aka put phone away for evening routines #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:35:02 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q7: What is your evening routine? #prodchat #productivity https://t.co/sBqrdOahyn | Thu Jul 07 00:35:03 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A6: I like to close my day as well as I started. It’s great to check off a few more self-care items as I transition to sleep time. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:35:37 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A6 evening routines help you draw a line between this day’s concerns and those for tomorrow. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:35:47 +0000 2016 |
| DTNEtiquette | I use a monthly, weekly, daily schedule so the evening before I know how I will start my morning…keeps me sane! #ProdChat A5 | Thu Jul 07 00:36:11 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7a: I review my work/schedule for tomorrow so I can set that aside in my mind. That’s usually done early in the evening. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:36:27 +0000 2016 |
| mqtwiry | RT @DTNEtiquette: I use a monthly, weekly, daily schedule so the evening before I know how I will start my morning…keeps me sane! #ProdCh… | Thu Jul 07 00:36:48 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A7 useful to have an end-of-work routine (whatever time that is) & an evening/bedtime routine. Different purposes. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:37:16 +0000 2016 |
| IntuitiveHeal | @macbikegeek @nmhouston @rsidneysmith I did morning pages for years. Loved them! Helped me “hear” myself. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:37:22 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7b: Before bed, I transition from screens to paper. And I meditate (a loving-kindness practice). Brush, floss, wash face. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:37:32 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a7 end of day review with my a6 items, separate evening/get ready for bed routine as @nmhouston described #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:38:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7b: Then I read non-exciting but intellectually interesting books until I am read to pass out. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:38:27 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DTNEtiquette Good practice, Deborah! Welcome to #prodchat! Hope you’re doing well this evening! | Thu Jul 07 00:38:52 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @IntuitiveHeal @macbikegeek @nmhouston Lovely to hear your experience with morning pages, Christy! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:39:14 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A7 I get home, get caught up on Google alerts and other tweets to clear the deck for chats, #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:39:30 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A7 personally, I know I function better w/ a set bedtime, but my inner 3 year old rebels . . . #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:39:44 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q8: What challenges do you (or those around you) face with evening routines? #prodchat https://t.co/oBIIZNl6xs | Thu Jul 07 00:40:03 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7c: On nights when I’m traveling for work, I also call home and touch base before saying goodnight. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:40:10 +0000 2016 |
| DTNEtiquette | @rsidneysmith I’m a little over the top with my organization…fair warning! LOL #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:40:22 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | @rsidneysmith interesting I find I have to switch to fiction at night; non fiction gets me thinking a bit too much #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:40:37 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DTNEtiquette I think you’re in “good” company! 😉 LOL #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:40:43 +0000 2016 |
| IntuitiveHeal | I turn off productivity at night. I relax with my husband and kitty. A7 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:40:45 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 Perhaps you should take up reading legal and philosophical treatises as I do! ;-P #cureforinsomnia #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:41:30 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A8: When work goes later than expected, client dinners, networking events. Throws off my whole evening routine! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:42:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @IntuitiveHeal But, isn’t that the most productive thing you should be doing? 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:42:26 +0000 2016 |
| IntuitiveHeal | @nmhouston My inner 3 year old loves a set bedtime. 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:42:33 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | @rsidneysmith lol hey i’m always looking for hidden gems on kindle unlimited #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:42:49 +0000 2016 |
| IntuitiveHeal | Yes, recharging RT @rsidneysmith: @IntuitiveHeal But, isn’t that the most productive thing you should be doing? 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:42:56 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @IntuitiveHeal @nmhouston I want an inner three-year-old! I want one nooooow! ;-P #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:43:00 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a8 evening events and working late push things back, make it hard to get to bed on time and with routines done #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:43:04 +0000 2016 |
| IntuitiveHeal | I think you just found him LOL RT @rsidneysmith: @IntuitiveHeal @nmhouston I want an inner three-year-old! I want one nooooow! ;-P #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:43:16 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @IntuitiveHeal @nmhouston Hehe. #kidding #maybe #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:43:47 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A8 my friends have adopted well to me turning in early now a days & it’s good to have quiet time in the early am #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:43:54 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Maybe looking to getting a Kindle and pushing those Pocket articles to your Kindle? #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:44:13 +0000 2016 |
| DTNEtiquette | I have a tendency to think i’m #WonderWoman & forget to slow down…#ProdChat A8 https://t.co/VXObXTBrUO | Thu Jul 07 00:44:22 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 I find that works really well for me. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:44:25 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith I got rid of my old one. Maybe I’ll consider purchasing a newer model. I have plenty of unread books… #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:44:59 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Join us for the next #productivity book club’s live discussion! https://t.co/wQRfxIkzyT #prodchat https://t.co/YfCDW4QmvB | Thu Jul 07 00:45:04 +0000 2016 |
| prodbookgrp | Join us for the next #productivity book club’s live discussion! https://t.co/n14akGjZH4 #prodchat https://t.co/2qE6fJIMhR | Thu Jul 07 00:45:05 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 Ugh. I need friends like yours. I have to turn off notifications because I get so many messages late at night. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:45:06 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Yes, there are so many ways to use your Kindle other than for just eBooks. I move articles, PDFs, etc. there. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:45:37 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 It’s perfect for nighttime reading for me. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:46:21 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | @rsidneysmith one downside I have the unofficial nickname of granny lol but I understand ‘phone silence is golden’ #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:46:26 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A7 relaxation/play/fun important part of my evening routine — reading novel, playing a game, time with my family. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:46:50 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 And the Kindle is a single purpose device. I can’t text message, play Words With Friends, or read endless articles. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:46:51 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 LOL. I promise not to call you Granny at the next @gtddc! #crossesfingersbehindback #sorrynotsorry #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:47:27 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | RT @nmhouston: A7 relaxation/play/fun important part of my evening routine — reading novel, playing a game, time with my family. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:47:35 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Such a great point! #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:47:59 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q9: Does anyone have any productive afternoon/midday routines? #prodchat #productivity https://t.co/eVJLbwxMCv | Thu Jul 07 00:48:03 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A8 My evening routine could get thrown off if I need to meet a client, but that’s a good thing. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:48:48 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a9 lunch (cooked at home, since I work at home) with reading and decaf coffee after. Break from work and screen. #recharge #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:49:01 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | @rsidneysmith @michelle1908 that’s exactly what I love about Kindle too #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:49:39 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A9: For me, I tie new habits I’m trying to invest in before going to lunch. So, I do X then I get to eat lunch. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:49:50 +0000 2016 |
| IntuitiveHeal | My productive mid-day routine is a 1.5 hour lunch break. Restorative! A9 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:49:51 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | @rsidneysmith @gtddc lol I walked into that one #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:50:06 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | @rsidneysmith @michelle1908 how can you go pocket to kindle? Using @IFTTT or another way? #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:50:47 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A9: I usually try to get outside at least once midday and get my task inbox to empty also at that time. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:50:48 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A9 I try to go outside and walk unless it’s rain or bitter cold; a few laps around bldg to recharge or sit & reflect #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:51:28 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 @michelle1908 Yes, an @IFTTT recipe that triggers an email from starring a Pocket article to email it to Kindle addr. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:51:34 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | @rsidneysmith yeah, there are so many good shows out there to watch! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:51:59 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A9b I use @dueapp to set alerts (ping via watch) through the day to remind me to keep focus and to take breaks #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:52:17 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 @michelle1908 And I always email it to my free kindle email address. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:52:18 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a9b I get up from desk thruout the day, at least stick my head outside. sometimes have after lunch coffee on front patio #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:52:50 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q10: What’s one thing you can upgrade about your AM/PM #productivity routine after #ProdChat? https://t.co/7bgpVJQ5aj | Thu Jul 07 00:53:06 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston I may or may not have watched every single episode of Stargate SG-1, Atlantis & Universe…twice. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:54:16 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a10 get to bed on time so I get up on time (early) to get through all of pre-work routine #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:54:41 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A10 The biggest upgrade to my routine is to practice what I preach. Theory and reality have nasty conflicts. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:54:52 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A10a: I may pick up morning pages again using @750words – I really benefited from the exercise when I did it #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:55:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A10: I’m going to review all of my productivity routines…and write a couple episodes for ProdPod about them! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:55:27 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A10b: I can/will definitely start practicing no screen time right before bed. Will start with paper. #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:55:44 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A10 mornings continue to try take advantage of early energy; evening screens off more kindle & add brain train app (suggestions?) #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:55:45 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | @rsidneysmith We really enjoyed Defiance. Sad it’s over. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:56:07 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Truth. And don’t forget to forgive yourself, and take advantage of today for today! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:56:08 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston I know!? #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:56:18 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 I’d recommend @BrainfmApp. Unless you mean something like @Lumosity or something like that. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:56:59 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Good, good! And, good luck! Don’t worry if you have slip-ups. Just keep experimenting with different ways! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:57:24 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | A10 I’m going to update my end-of-work routine, and maybe work on that bedtime thing 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:57:42 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Nice! I really like the interface @750words! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:57:46 +0000 2016 |
| JustinPShaw | RT @nmhouston: A5 a lot of people struggle to find a routine that gives structure but has flexibility i.e. for family time, interruptions,… | Thu Jul 07 00:58:02 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t write every morning and evening! From journaling to writing for work. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:58:13 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | @rsidneysmith @BrainfmApp @Lumosity yes more so like game training vs sound; I use brain.fm a lot though #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:58:24 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith @michelle1908 I’m using @macjournalapp which I’ve had for a while with a custom template w 750 word goal #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:58:48 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | Next #ProdChat: July 13 – “Productivity Practices for Personal Finances!” Have a great week, all! https://t.co/fVzamOXB5U | Thu Jul 07 00:59:03 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Next #ProdChat: July 13 – “Productivity Practices for Personal Finances!” Have a great week, all! https://t.co/Ejz8u8yyTU | Thu Jul 07 00:59:05 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston Have you read Peter Bregman’s 18 Minutes? It’s worth reading an online summary. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:59:07 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @nmhouston I use a modified approach to his end-of-day questions/routine. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 00:59:22 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith @750words Me too! It’s distraction free 🙂 #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 00:59:28 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Thanks for a terrific #prodchat, everyone! This has been great! | Thu Jul 07 00:59:53 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! https://t.co/KraHWmiDcJ | Thu Jul 07 01:00:16 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! https://t.co/5Fen6u1dWM | Thu Jul 07 01:00:21 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | RT @rsidneysmith: Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! https://t.co/KraHWmiDcJ | Thu Jul 07 01:00:46 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Thank you! #ProdChat | Thu Jul 07 01:00:46 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith great chat. Thanks, all. #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 01:00:51 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | RT @rsidneysmith: Thanks for a terrific #prodchat, everyone! This has been great! | Thu Jul 07 01:00:58 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | @rsidneysmith yes, I did read it — will go back and look at his questions. thanks! #prodchat | Thu Jul 07 01:01:50 +0000 2016 |
| nmhouston | thanks @rsidneysmith for a great #prodchat! Great to chat with everyone! | Thu Jul 07 01:02:24 +0000 2016 |