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#ProdChat – 11/1/2017 – Mind over Matter – How to Overcome Productivity Challenges
On November 1, 2017, #ProdChat discussed the topic, Mind over Matter – How to Overcome Productivity Challenges. Watch the slideshow to see what the productivity enthusiasts on #ProdChat had to say about “Mind over Matter – How to Overcome Productivity Challenges.” Enjoy!
Questions:
- Q1: What are the benefits of having a strong mind (i.e., good mental fitness)? #prodchat
- Q2: What helps to build or reinforce good mental skills for productivity? #prodchat
- Q3: What is your top productivity mental challenge? Explain. #prodchat
- Q4: Do you believe that you can solve that mental productivity challenge? Why, or why not? How? #prodchat
- Q5: How does “locus of control” and self-efficacy (how much we command our lives) play into developing productive mental skills? #prodchat
- Q6: Much of our waking day (±40%) is spent in mind wandering mode, autopilot. How can we use this for our productivity? #prodchat
- Q7: How does other people’s mental health and fitness affect our productivity? #prodchat
- Q8: How do we manage feelings, intuition, and logical/rational thoughts together to make the most of our productive time? #prodchat
- Q9: How do we use imaginative, creative thinking to greater our productivity? #prodchat
- Q10: Is there anything that was particularly poignant that you’ll use going forward after today’s #ProdChat?
Raw transcript:
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rsidneysmith | Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly chat for productivity enthusiasts! https://t.co/C40vBakDrB https://t.co/nwEubr8cHZ | Wed Nov 01 23:59:00 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “Mind over Matter: How to Overcome #Productivity Challenges!” Join us! https://t.co/h8CPdRuToj | Thu Nov 02 00:00:01 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | So, let’s start! In a tweet, introduce yourself. #prodchat https://t.co/UtcF1iLQWN | Thu Nov 02 00:02:00 +0000 2017 |
nmhouston | @rsidneysmith hi Ray! how are you tonight? #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:02:14 +0000 2017 |
PG_pmp | @rsidneysmith hello friends #ProdChat…good morning from INDIA | Thu Nov 02 00:02:48 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @nmhouston Hi, Natalie! I’m back in action…I was really under the weather last week, but glad to be better now! How’re you? #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:02:50 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @PG_pmp Hi, Piyush! Welcome to #prodchat! How’re you today? | Thu Nov 02 00:03:05 +0000 2017 |
nmhouston | @rsidneysmith I’m good, thanks. Glad to be here! the last six weeks were super busy with work & travel. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:04:06 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Intro: I’m Ray Sidney-Smith, host of #prodchat, https://t.co/VWcElb5xB7, @prodbookgrp and @prodcastshow! @Evernote Certified Consultant. | Thu Nov 02 00:05:00 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | What’s a #productivity success you’ve had this or last week? #prodchat https://t.co/xnEFfcXJYX | Thu Nov 02 00:05:01 +0000 2017 |
FocusCopy | Stacey here hello everybody. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:05:12 +0000 2017 |
DrFrankBuck | Frank Buck from Alabama. I write and speak on organization and time management. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:05:32 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @nmhouston Hopefully your busy six weeks didn’t include a denouement of a week of being ill. 😛 #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:05:41 +0000 2017 |
DrFrankBuck | Productivity success would be a couple of guest podcast appearances. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:05:59 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Please add #prodchat to tweets. Questions will come as Q1, Q2, Q3. Answer A1, A2, A3, for readability! https://t.co/GhO84bVXXS | Thu Nov 02 00:06:00 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy Hi, Stacey! Glad to have you! (Side note: I’m finally going to launch Web and BeyondCast tomorrow! I’ll… https://t.co/OnbNcN0vac | Thu Nov 02 00:06:23 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck Hiya, Frank! How’re you today, good sir? #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:06:33 +0000 2017 |
JKatzaman | Joining #ProdChat from Maryland to talk about mind over matter to overcome productivity challenges. | Thu Nov 02 00:06:35 +0000 2017 |
nmhouston | hi #prodchat — I’m Natalie, an English professor & personal productivity coach. I help people move forward on the projects that matter most | Thu Nov 02 00:06:45 +0000 2017 |
DrFrankBuck | @rsidneysmith Doing well. Thanks! #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:06:55 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Hi there, Jim! How’re you today? #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:07:28 +0000 2017 |
nmhouston | @rsidneysmith Thankfully I managed to avoid that, even though I was on a plane full of coughing people. Glad you’re… https://t.co/pjQPOxDmB1 | Thu Nov 02 00:07:53 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Let’s talk about mind over matter (for #productivity, not psychokinesis)! First question will be out in a couple mi… https://t.co/qKswjQGuow | Thu Nov 02 00:08:00 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @nmhouston So glad you dodged the plumes of airborne illness on those planes! I’m guessing that’s exactly how I got mine. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:09:20 +0000 2017 |
nmhouston | Tonight’s productivity chat topic is “Mind over Matter: How to Overcome Productivity Challenges” — join us now by following #prodchat! | Thu Nov 02 00:09:32 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Q1: What are the benefits of having a strong mind (i.e., good mental fitness)? #prodchat https://t.co/ogWyVNuiyt | Thu Nov 02 00:10:02 +0000 2017 |
nmhouston | @rsidneysmith do you have experience with psychokinesis? that would be some productivity hack 😉 #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:10:28 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @nmhouston LMAO! I wish! The only thing I can move with my mind is my own body. Womp, womp. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:10:53 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A1: Greater resilience, greater ability to calculate probable outcomes from one’s actions, restrain in emotional situations. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:11:43 +0000 2017 |
JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith Hi, Ray, doing fine after a long day. I’m going to see how long I make it before the cellphone starts… https://t.co/le73VUUfXO | Thu Nov 02 00:11:49 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A1: Planning, acting effectively, reviewing and reflecting appropriately for greater #productivity. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:12:12 +0000 2017 |
NBlairHRDigital | @rsidneysmith Hi, I’m Nicola. I’m an HR Professional from England #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:12:28 +0000 2017 |
DrFrankBuck | A1: We are in age of knowledge work. Success in one’s chosen profession has more to do with mental ability than ever before. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:12:29 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Make sure your phone is over a soft surface before you pass out! 😉 #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:12:34 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @NBlairHRDigital Pleased to meet you, Nicola! Welcome to #prodchat! | Thu Nov 02 00:12:52 +0000 2017 |
FocusCopy | Q1 – the ability to think and act rationally most of the time is one benefit of a fit mind. #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:12:55 +0000 2017 |
JKatzaman | A1 A strong mind helps you remember your goal and stay focused on it. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:13:33 +0000 2017 |
PG_pmp | @rsidneysmith A1: higher productivity as strong mind keeps thoughts in right direction & positive approach #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:13:42 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A1: I feel like all other fitnesses stem from strong mental fitness. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:13:58 +0000 2017 |
nmhouston | A1 I think mental fitness is like physical fitness — increasing your ability to handle stress, and efficient recuperation #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:14:26 +0000 2017 |
JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith No problem. I’m holding it over my head. #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:14:30 +0000 2017 |
DTNEtiquette | A fit mind produces clarity…IMHO #ProdChat A1 | Thu Nov 02 00:14:40 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Hahaha. 😉 #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:14:42 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @DTNEtiquette Agreed, Deborah. Welcome, as always, to #prodchat! 🙂 | Thu Nov 02 00:14:56 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Q2: What helps to build or reinforce good mental skills for productivity? #prodchat https://t.co/snDbm3zZoz | Thu Nov 02 00:15:00 +0000 2017 |
rr7lv | RT @DTNEtiquette: A fit mind produces clarity…IMHO #ProdChat A1 | Thu Nov 02 00:15:00 +0000 2017 |
NBlairHRDigital | @rsidneysmith A1 resilience and high quality output #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:15:09 +0000 2017 |
NBlairHRDigital | RT @rsidneysmith: A1: Planning, acting effectively, reviewing and reflecting appropriately for greater #productivity. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:15:50 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A2a: I like to role play / visualize future events with ideal responses, then analyze them afterward. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:16:21 +0000 2017 |
DrFrankBuck | A2: “Think time” is vital. When we feel fragmented and are “putting out fires,” we don’t think productively. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:16:21 +0000 2017 |
FocusCopy | Q2: For me, staying on top of things helps reinforce the skills necessary. Something as basic as a clean desk for starters. #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:16:33 +0000 2017 |
JKatzaman | A2 Getting enough sleep and eating right helps pace and give your mind stamina. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:16:50 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A2b: Then, if it went successfully, I can develop heuristically forward. If they did not, I can learn from that as well. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:17:06 +0000 2017 |
NBlairHRDigital | @rsidneysmith A2 self-reflection and adequate rest #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:17:26 +0000 2017 |
NBlairHRDigital | @rsidneysmith A2 self-reflection and adequate rest #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:17:26 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A2c: It’s similar to going to the gym. Sometimes you need more or less weight/resistance when building your muscles. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:17:36 +0000 2017 |
nmhouston | A2 journalling helps gain perspective, release negative emotions, clarify goals. Esp a regular daily practice like morning pages #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:17:36 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy See A2b. 🙂
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Thu Nov 02 00:18:02 +0000 2017 |
NBlairHRDigital | RT @rsidneysmith: A2a: I like to role play / visualize future events with ideal responses, then analyze them afterward. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:18:03 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @nmhouston Yes! I especially like to keep my gratitude journal and do it in sprints. I don’t do it every day, as I get numb to it. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:19:02 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Q3: What is your top productivity mental challenge? Explain. #prodchat https://t.co/ZWdc8g01RA | Thu Nov 02 00:20:01 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy NWS confirmation bias, I think so! I feel more successful when I visualize/rehearse. As a presenter, it’… https://t.co/P7zUrltMqV | Thu Nov 02 00:20:06 +0000 2017 |
DTNEtiquette | Organization is key to my mental clarity…#ProdChat A2 | Thu Nov 02 00:20:16 +0000 2017 |
trevor_acedne | RT @DTNEtiquette: Organization is key to my mental clarity…#ProdChat A2 | Thu Nov 02 00:20:26 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A3a: For me, it’s planning too much. I’m an overplanner. So, I have to work diligently to “plan enough, then plan for action.” #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:20:55 +0000 2017 |
DrFrankBuck | A3: My top priority mental challenge is staying productive for a longer period of time…less “down time” in the afternoon. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:21:09 +0000 2017 |
FocusCopy | A3: Staying connected to the why #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:21:46 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A3b: I have a variety of heuristics that guide me back to action when I see that I’m stuck in planning mode. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:21:57 +0000 2017 |
JKatzaman | A3 The main challenge is to keep from getting bored. When that hits, insomnia meets its match. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:22:22 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck And, what are your top tactics/strategy to combat it, Frank? #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:23:01 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy Do you have a top technique you currently use to get to why, Stacey? #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:23:21 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman And, how do you keep from being bored, Jim? #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:23:33 +0000 2017 |
FocusCopy | A3b: Pomodoro helps me plow thru when losing energy or motivation or connection. Sometimes WHY not needed. #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:24:28 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Q4: Do you believe that you can solve that mental productivity challenge? Why, or why not? How? #prodchat https://t.co/9MZQHWAfSj | Thu Nov 02 00:25:00 +0000 2017 |
DrFrankBuck | @rsidneysmith Be sure I have broken down tasks sufficiently into small, easy steps is way. Also having easier tasks scheduled. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:25:19 +0000 2017 |
nmhouston | A3 My biggest mental challenge is when I feel overwhelmed. Which usually comes from not taking enough breaks #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:26:28 +0000 2017 |
PG_pmp | @rsidneysmith A3: key challenge to keep team productive even in tough times…#prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:27:06 +0000 2017 |
prodchat | RT @FocusCopy: A3b: Pomodoro helps me plow thru when losing energy or motivation or connection. Sometimes WHY not needed. #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:27:08 +0000 2017 |
nmhouston | A4 Paying attention to recuperation is crucial for top performance. So I work with a timer, and take breaks with a timer. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:27:40 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A4: I’m not sure it’s solving the mental challenge for me. It’s staying vigilant. I love planning! But, too much of a good thing…#prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:28:03 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck I think everyone can benefit from that, for sure, Frank. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:28:28 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | For Q5, if you need a definition of “locus of control,” please see https://t.co/4rKsUyyobV #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:29:17 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @PG_pmp And, what do you do to keep your team motivated to be productive during those tougher times, Piyush? #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:29:49 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Q5: How does “locus of control” and self-efficacy (how much we command our lives) play into developing productive m… https://t.co/98QBvxQdfY | Thu Nov 02 00:30:02 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A5a: For me, I know that there’s a balance between how much I want my external world to propel me forward, and how much… #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:31:16 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A5b: I want to control my methods for getting to a goal / project outcome. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:31:38 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A5c: Interestingly enough, I like it when I determine my goal / project outcome, and someone else prioritizes tasks to get there. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:32:06 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A5d: From there, I can really work well to complete those tasks along the way. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:32:20 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A5e: This exclusive-to-me, study-of-one tells me that YMMV. Hahaha #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:32:50 +0000 2017 |
DTNEtiquette | A VERY powerful question…my locus of control is internal – I am accountable for me…#ProdChat A5 | Thu Nov 02 00:32:54 +0000 2017 |
FocusCopy | A5: Errr…To me, Productive mental skills means thinking rationally, whereas less self-efficacy can mean thinking robotically. #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:32:56 +0000 2017 |
stephenkelley85 | RT @DTNEtiquette: A VERY powerful question…my locus of control is internal – I am accountable for me…#ProdChat A5 | Thu Nov 02 00:33:15 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy That’s an interesting view, Stacey! And, yes, I’d agree. I like suppressing my emotions at times to powe… https://t.co/xrr3fwJBRg | Thu Nov 02 00:34:06 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy Especially if it’s a mundane, unpleasant task. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:34:17 +0000 2017 |
FocusCopy | A5b: Yes, it can be nice to have someone else doing the thinking. At least in the short-term. #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:34:29 +0000 2017 |
JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith It’s not easy. My boredom meter starts to peg at onset of most meetings. #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:34:57 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Q6: Much of our waking day (±40%) is spent in mind wandering mode, autopilot. How can we use this for our… https://t.co/8UqwAz1XT9 | Thu Nov 02 00:35:01 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy I think that’s the most powerful role of my assistant…being my “#productivity nanny” in a way. LOL #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:35:09 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman I do not believe you’re alone in that, Jim. Ha! #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:35:26 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A6a: I think it’s a misnomer that mind wandering is bad. It’s actually very helpful if planned for. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:36:00 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A6b: I consistently prime my mind with problems or projects I have to solve or think creatively about, throughout the day. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:36:31 +0000 2017 |
FocusCopy | A6: Listen to podcasts #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:36:57 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A6c: I know that when I go into mind wandering mode, my brain takes over the problem-solving and creative-thinking processes. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:37:03 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A6d: And, like magic, solutions and innovative ideas crop up throughout my day from these modes. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:37:38 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy I love to listen to podcasts in the background when I’m mind wandering! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:37:54 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @NBlairHRDigital I think working to match your chronotype is so important, for those who are aware. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:38:31 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy I have reminders set throughout the day, knowing that the mind will wander. They’re gentle gongs on my phone, so… #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:39:49 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Q7: How does other people’s mental health and fitness affect our productivity? #prodchat https://t.co/Qk17gATRdT | Thu Nov 02 00:40:01 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | …even if I go “down the rabbit hole,” it can only be for some much time. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:40:04 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A7: I think other people’s mental health/fitness is one of the no. 1 #productivity enhancers or inhibitors in today’s workforce. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:41:03 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A7a: If others are positive and productive, you’re likelier to be positive and productive (even if you’re a pessimist). #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:41:35 +0000 2017 |
JKatzaman | A5 The object is not to be overwhelmed by a swarm of locus. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:42:13 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A7b: I constantly remind myself of the concept that others are fighting a harder battle inside (at least in their own minds). #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:43:22 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A7c: This reminds me to show compassion and grace, and not internalize others’ negativity. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:43:41 +0000 2017 |
FocusCopy | A7: Great question! It makes sense that other people’s vibes affect overall team productivity. I’m inspired or dismayed by others. #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:44:04 +0000 2017 |
JKatzaman | A6 Autopilot might be OK for extremely brief trivial tasks, but that can easily get out of control, leading to big mistakes. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:44:52 +0000 2017 |
prodbookgrp | Join us for our next and final #Productivity Book Group live discussion of 2017! https://t.co/n14akGBB5E #prodchat https://t.co/sRFs0QfbC2 | Thu Nov 02 00:45:01 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Q8: How do we manage feelings, intuition, and logical/rational thoughts together to make the most of our productive… https://t.co/2REs1ufFJM | Thu Nov 02 00:45:02 +0000 2017 |
FocusCopy | A7: I want to be Sally Sunshine, to others but I get wrapped up in their negativity fast..too fast. Guess I should work on that. #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:45:51 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman You definitely need to have a check on your autopilot. But, most people don’t realize they do it. Awaren… https://t.co/QUJdsZFfvY | Thu Nov 02 00:46:06 +0000 2017 |
JKatzaman | A7 Other people’s health and productivity can affect you mentally if you have to pick up the slack without consequences for them. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:47:18 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy Small “nudges” (a la Sunstein/Thaler) in the positive direction works wonders. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:47:25 +0000 2017 |
FocusCopy | A8: Keep coming to ProdChat? Any other ideas, I’m all ears. #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:48:04 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman It’s like those group projects in HS/uni when you’re doing 80% of the work. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:48:06 +0000 2017 |
DTNEtiquette | By managing my mood, I manage my energy which in turn impacts my results! #ProdChat A8 | Thu Nov 02 00:48:14 +0000 2017 |
JKatzaman | A8 You have to keep occupied to avoid being preoccupied with unproductive negative vibes. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:49:07 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A8: I use a tracking/analysis approach to balancing my logical and emotional minds. I keep a journal and tag +/- emotions. #prodchat |
Thu Nov 02 00:49:14 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A8a: This has been incredibly helpful for identifying when I have bad moods (when I’m doing mundane tasks)… #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:49:35 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Q9: How do we use imaginative, creative thinking to greater our productivity? #prodchat https://t.co/R2wvhRH7a8 | Thu Nov 02 00:50:01 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A8b: and when I have good moods (presenting at seminars, speaking to my clients, writing and recording). #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:50:03 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A8c: Knowing when you’re moody (good and bad) is helpful…time of day, days of week, weeks of month, etc. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:50:23 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A8d: Data is your friend here. We’re very habitual in our moods. At least, that’s what I’ve learned from tracking myself, clients. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:50:52 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A9a: I like to do creativity exercises…a friend recently gave me wax crayons and drawing paper…just drawing has been great. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:52:53 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A9b: I got some really great ideas from doing just that simple act of that drawing “exercise.” #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:54:10 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Q10: Is there anything that was particularly poignant that you’ll use going forward after today’s #ProdChat? https://t.co/vtQfCTJyYM | Thu Nov 02 00:55:01 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A9: If anyone doesn’t know, I’d check out lateral thinking (Six Thinking Hats by E. de Bono is a good place to start). #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:55:27 +0000 2017 |
nmhouston | @rsidneysmith A10 I think the concept of mental fitness is really useful #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:56:28 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | A10: I’m going to think about more creative thinking exercises I can do to build my creative faculties. There’s more I can do. #prodchat | Thu Nov 02 00:56:51 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Next week’s #ProdChat: Professional Ethics and Its Affects on Productivity. Join us! https://t.co/Th26AvWoUp | Thu Nov 02 00:57:01 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | Have a great rest of your week, all! Thanks! #productivity #prodchat https://t.co/hV2opCxCMp | Thu Nov 02 00:58:00 +0000 2017 |
JKatzaman | A9 Creative thinking is doing something out of the ordinary, which breaks up monotony, adding spark to quiet minds. #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 00:59:48 +0000 2017 |
nmhouston | Thanks @rsidneysmith for a great #prodchat! | Thu Nov 02 01:00:28 +0000 2017 |
rsidneysmith | @nmhouston Thanks for joining and your insights, Natalie, as always! 😀 #ProdChat | Thu Nov 02 01:01:01 +0000 2017 |
focusatwork | RT @rsidneysmith: Next week’s #ProdChat: Professional Ethics and Its Affects on Productivity. Join us! https://t.co/Th26AvWoUp | Thu Nov 02 01:01:17 +0000 2017 |