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626 productivity hacks to get more stuff done

Season 6
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Implementing even just one or two small practices can significantly boost your productivity at work, and today's episode is loaded with practical ideas! Our guest Annabelle Bishop from Boldside shares what she does to optimise her time and energy at work, touching on:


👉🏾 managing your inbox

👉🏿 carving out time for deep work

👉🏻 finding your flow state

👉 establishing helpful habits

👉🏼 having a power list

👉🏽 doing the hard thing first

👉🏾 giving yourself rewards and motivators

👉🏿 setting up your environment

👉🏻 how to prioritise your work

👉 and having a curious, growth mindset

👉🏾 and toxic productivity


Connect with Annabelle on LinkedIn here


Resources mentioned in the chat:


Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/45RAzYb

Learn more about Andy Frisella's concept of The Power List

Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy: https://amzn.to/4cMsxC4


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