Most importantly, during this time, I evaluate my schedule, my personal development plan and my relationships with organizations and individuals. It also allows me to look at my vision and my goals and make sure I am staying on track. This gives me an opportunity to rest, relax and recharge. One of the most important techniques I’ve added to my productivity repertoire is a Quarterly Offsite. Whether it be a task, an idea or an opportunity, using GTD and Evernote allows me to record these random thoughts and move on with what I have previously decided to be working on at that moment.ģ) Retreat Quarterly. I recommend using Evernote and David Allen’s Getting Things Done methodology. The important thing is to have a system to capture these important ideas and thoughts. Have you ever been at work and remembered, “Hey, I need to finish that project at home.” Or have you ever been at home and thought, “Oh, I need to add this to that talk I’m about to give at work.” We all do.
Regularly I think, “I have a good idea for (fill in the blank).” The problem is that typically I get these ideas when I am suppose to be working on something else. This one change in habit will truly free your mind and schedule up, and allow you to focus on what is really important.Ģ) Manage Your Thoughts. No, you do not even need to check it throughout the day. No, you do not need to check it every five minutes. Turn off email notifications on your phone. It will be a leash around your neck rather than a tool for your life and business. If you let it, your email will dominate your life. I have 3 techniques I use to help with this problem.ġ) Rule Your Email. Because of this, I sometimes stray and my otherwise disciplined self ends up lost for a day, a week or sometimes longer. Whether it be a task, a person or a new opportunity, I find it difficult to remain focused.
THE UNDISTRACTED MIND PROFESSIONAL
One of the biggest roadblocks in my personal and professional life is that I am easily distracted.
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