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Are you a people pleaser who has to say “yes” to everything? When is the right time to say “no” to someone? It’s important to carefully choose your commitments. To help you do so, Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt offers some advice on how to effectively (but politely) turn people down. Check out how to say no to people in the nicest way possible, without giving in to people-pleasing habits.
What are the benefits of learning how to delegate tasks effectively? What are the different types of delegation? Getting rid of unproductive tasks can free up your time and energy for meaningful work. However, it’s most likely impossible to eliminate every activity outside of your Productivity Zone, which is why Michael Hyatt recommends another strategy in Free to Focus: letting other people handle tasks for you. Keep reading if you want to start delegating tasks to other people so you can take the pressure off yourself.
Do you know how to automate tasks? Do you want to make your workflow easier to reduce stress? Unfortunately, in many cases, simple tasks that you need to do regularly take up a great deal of time that you’d prefer to spend on more meaningful work. In Free to Focus, Michael Hyatt says that automation offers a powerful solution to this problem. Let’s review three areas where automation can significantly reduce your mental load and boost your productivity.
Do you have daily tasks that are taking up too much time in your day? How can you automate your everyday tasks? In Free to Focus, Michael Hyatt suggests self-automation to spend less time on simple tasks. This strategy focuses on creating consistent habits and routines in your daily life. Check out how to self-automate routines so you don’t have to put meaningful time or energy into them.
How are self-care and productivity connected? What happens when you overwork yourself? In Free to Focus, Michael Hyatt discusses ways to simplify your life and work. He discusses some important things to add to your routine in order to keep yourself healthy and productive. Below, we’ll look at why self-care is essential for keeping a productive mindset.
What are the essential self-care habits you must do to be more productive? How does socializing increase your productivity? While you can’t create more time in your day, Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt says you can make the most of the time you have by taking good care of yourself. Tending to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being will maximize your energy and, consequently, your productivity. Continue reading for the only daily self-care checklist you’ll ever need.
What’s the book Attention Span about? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to be productive? In her book Attention Span, Gloria Mark draws from decades of research on how the human brain spends its mental energy, the many ways we become distracted, and how our capacity to focus fluctuates. She also explores the different modes of attention and how we can reclaim our attention from the distractions of the modern world. Read more in our brief Attention Span book overview.
What does attention mean? What’s the difference between executive and automatic attention? In Attention Span, Gloria Mark argues that defining attention isn’t as easy as it sounds—since we use the word “attention” as an umbrella term for a variety of cognitive behaviors. Mark starts from the traditional definition of attention and expands it to include automatic and dynamic factors that affect where your mind directs its focus. Keep reading if you want to learn more about the complex meaning of attention.
What are the different types of attention in psychology? What purpose does each of these attention modes have? Gloria Mark’s book Attention Span explains the different types of attention and the internal factors that shape them. These modes of attention wax and wane over time, so instead of fighting against certain types of focus, your goal should be to balance them to sustain your cognitive reserves. Continue reading to learn about attention’s highs and lows in each state.
How can a routine help you be more productive? Why is mechanical attention important for those who get easily overwhelmed? The difference between Gloria Mark’s views on attention and those of traditional productivity experts is her emphasis on the value of mechanical attention. Mark’s book, Attention Span, shows that routine tasks requiring only mechanical attention are key to bolstering your mental reserves and, by extension, your productivity. Below, we’ll look at the importance of a routine in your daily life.