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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:


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ managing your inbox

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ carving out time for deep work

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป finding your flow state

๐Ÿ‘‰ establishing helpful habits

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ having a power list

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ doing the hard thing first

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ giving yourself rewards and motivators

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ setting up your environment

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป how to prioritise your work

๐Ÿ‘‰ and having a curious, growth mindset

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ 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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