Category Archives: Productivity and Time Management

Why You Procrastinate

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A huge part of managing your time better is understanding that you procrastinate and why you procrastinate.

In surveying many of the professionals and entrepreneurs I work with on a daily basis, I hear time and time again that procrastination is the biggest issue when it comes to time management. People get frustrated with themselves because they have a bad habit of procrastinating. They don’t want to procrastinate, yet it’s their default.

Consider whether these statements are true for you:

Do you put projects off, even though you know you should be working on them right away?

Do you find that you get nervous about starting a project because it seems way too difficult to finish?

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Short Burst Productivity

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Burst is a 30 page (6000+ word) guide that teaches people how they can maximize productivity by combining the power of prioritization and the unparalleled focus of short burst productivity.

Sections Include:

  • Introduction
  • Hustle Culture
    • The Downside of “Rise and Grind”
    • Is There a Better Way?
  • The Prioritization Primer
    • The Important-Urgent Matrix
    • Other Prioritization Practices
      • Getting Things Done (GTD)
      • 168 Hours
      • Eat That Frog
  • Short-Burst Productivity
    • The Pomodoro Technique
      • The 5 Step Pomodoro Technique
      • Pomodoro Technique Rules
      • Tips to Get the Most out of The Pomodoro Method
    • The 52/17 Rule
      • What Makes an Effective Break?
    • Time-Blocking
      • Visual Example
      • The Benefits of Time Blocking
      • Time Blocking and Short-Burst Productivity
    • Other Short-Burst Productivity Practices
      • The Flowtime Technique
      • Gamification
      • The Action Method
      • Tocks
  • Conclusion

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How to Master Your Time Management

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It’s no wonder you’re overwhelmed— you have way too much on your plate. There’s too much to do and too little time to do it.

You’re not alone. Very few people truly know how to manage their time well. It’s often because they have bad habits related to time management.

Here’s a test for you— do you have a clear idea of what your work goals and objectives are every day? Do you know why you’re doing what you’re doing? Are you easily distracted and do you constantly find yourself checking email and social media? Do you feel that you put in a solid daily effort? Are you tired at the end of the day but can’t put your finger on what you really accomplished that matters?

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Accountability Partner

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Who do you have to support you and hold you accountable in your business?

I might already know the answer to that question. If you’re an online marketer or you have your own business, then you might not have anyone by your side—no one to support you or hold you accountable.

It’s easy to feel like you’re all alone in your business. From your current perspective, that might even seem preferable. You like being alone—you like being able to make your own choices and do your own thing.

However, that comes at a cost. Sure, you don’t have a boss breathing down your neck and that’s a great thing. You get to do what you want to do. You get to build wealth in your business in the way you see fit

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Perfectionism: Good Enough is Good Enough

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How long should you work on a project? Well, I guess that really depends on the project at hand. There are some that will take just a day, others a week, others months, and others years.

But haven’t you ever watched with wonder as another marketer launched product after product? Haven’t you been amazed at the fast rise of a company that seemed to come from nowhere, doing great things and making a true splash in the marketplace?

Why are some people able to do so much more, so much more quickly than you are?

I know why, and the truth might be a little uncomfortable for you.

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