Ah, procrastination — the eternal foe of productivity. Scrolling mindlessly through social media or binge-watching Netflix when we should be tackling that looming project.
I’ve found a treasure trove of productivity hacks that will have you slaying tasks left and right.
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- Parkinson’s Law: Work expands to fill available time — set shorter deadlines.
- Eisenhower Matrix: Prioritize tasks by urgency and importance.
- Getting Things Done (GTD): 5-step process to declutter your mind.
- Task Batching: Group similar tasks together for focused productivity.
- 2-Minute Rule: If a task takes <2 mins, do it immediately.
- Time Blocking: Divide day into blocks for dedicated tasks/activities.
- Pickle Jar Theory: Tackle big, important tasks (“rocks”) first.
- Pareto Principle: Focus on vital 20% of tasks for 80% impact.
- Eat That Frog: Do the hardest task first thing in the morning.