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The text suggests strategies for organizing tasks, reflecting on procrastination, and pursuing profitable hobbies like learning video editing.
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- Scheduling tasks can affect our brain and impact our productivity and work performance.
- Mixing manager tasks (life admin) with maker tasks (studying, working) can disrupt flow and hinder productivity.
- Having dedicated maker days and manager days can help maintain focus and improve work performance.
- Externalizing tasks through writing or using a to-do list can free up working memory and improve task performance.
- Writing tasks specifically and breaking them down into smaller steps can increase the likelihood of completing them.
- Keeping a separate to-do list for projects without specific deadlines can allow for subconscious processing and creativity.
- Prioritizing tasks effectively and addressing procrastination through writing and emotional processing can improve motivation and task completion.
- Learning video editing can be a fun and lucrative skill, and Skillshare offers a free trial for learning this skill.
Summaries
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Divide tasks into manager and maker schedules, use to-do lists, journal about procrastinated tasks, and create a "dream list". Learning video editing is enjoyable and profitable.
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The way we schedule tasks affects our brain and work performance. Dividing tasks into manager and maker schedules and dedicating separate days to each improves productivity. To-do lists reduce cognitive load. Journaling about procrastinated tasks unblocks thoughts. Being specific in to-do lists increases follow-through. A separate "dream list" allows the subconscious mind to work on tasks without deadlines. Learning video editing is a fun and potentially lucrative activity.
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The way we schedule our tasks affects our brain and work performance, impacting enjoyment, anxiety, productivity, and flow. The 6 plus 1 day peak method divides tasks into manager and maker schedules. Manager tasks like emails and bills can be shuffled, while maker tasks like studying require uninterrupted time. Mixing these tasks hinders productivity. To address this, dedicate six days solely to projects and reserve one day for manager tasks. Effective use of to-do lists reduces cognitive load by externalizing tasks. Journaling about procrastinated tasks unblocks thoughts and motivates action. Being specific when writing tasks on a to-do list increases follow-through. A separate "dream list" allows the subconscious mind to work on tasks without deadlines. Learning video editing is a fun and potentially lucrative activity. Strategies like separating tasks, externalizing thoughts, prioritizing effectively, and being specific in to-do lists improve productivity and well-being. Exploring creative skills like video editing can be rewarding.
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The way we schedule our tasks can greatly affect our brain and work performance. It can determine our level of enjoyment or dislike for work, our level of anxiety or calmness, and our productivity or distraction. Research and personal experience have shown that task scheduling not only impacts procrastination but also influences intelligence, memory, and flow.
I follow a scheduling method called the 6 plus 1 day peak. This method is based on the concept of the manager versus maker schedule. The manager schedule involves dividing tasks into one-hour slots for flexibility and easy rearrangement, while the maker schedule involves working in half-day or full-day increments. It is important to recognize that we play both roles of manager and maker for different tasks.
Tasks like answering emails, paying bills, or doing laundry are considered manager tasks because they can be easily shuffled around. On the other hand, studying or working on a project requires uninterrupted time and falls under maker tasks. Mixing manager tasks with maker tasks can disrupt flow and hinder productivity.
To address this issue, I dedicate six days a week solely to working on my projects, avoiding any manager tasks. I reserve one day a week as a manager day to focus on life admin tasks and be open to interruptions. This separation allows me to maintain flow and work more efficiently.
Effective use of to-do lists is also crucial. By externalizing tasks through writing them down or taking photos, we reduce cognitive load and free up our working memory. Our working memory has a limited capacity, so externalizing tasks helps us perform better. I personally use the notes app on my phone and a notepad to quickly jot down any intrusive thoughts or tasks that come to mind while I'm working.
Procrastination can be a major barrier to effective work. Journaling about the task we are procrastinating on can help unblock and organize our thoughts. Writing about how we feel, the reasons behind our resistance, and what we think we need can lead to a clearer understanding of what needs to be done and motivate us to tackle the task.
When writing tasks on a to-do list, being specific is key. Instead of vague descriptions, it is more effective to write specific actions. This reduces the perceived complexity of the task and increases the likelihood of follow-through.
Having a separate to-do list for projects or tasks with no deadline, also known as a "dream list," allows our subconscious mind to work on them in the background. This can lead to more creative solutions when we eventually tackle them.
Lastly, learning video editing can be a fun and potentially lucrative activity. Video editing is a skill that can be monetized, and there is a recommended course available on Skillshare. Skillshare offers a one-month free trial through a personal link, providing more time to explore and practice video editing.
In conclusion, how we schedule our tasks has a significant impact on our brain and work performance. Strategies such as separating manager tasks from maker tasks, externalizing thoughts and tasks, prioritizing effectively, and being specific in our to-do lists can improve productivity and overall well-being. Additionally, exploring creative skills like video editing can be a rewarding and potentially profitable endeavor.
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Scheduling tasks can have a significant impact on our brain and work performance. It can determine whether we love or hate work, feel anxious or calm, and be productive or distracted. As a medical student, I have discovered through research and personal experience that the way we schedule our tasks can affect not only our procrastination but also our intelligence, memory, and flow.
Currently, I follow a scheduling method called the 6 plus 1 day peak. This method is based on the concept of the manager versus maker schedule. The manager schedule is divided into one-hour slots that allow for flexibility and easy rearrangement of tasks. On the other hand, the maker schedule involves working in half-day or full-day increments. As individuals, we play both roles of manager and maker for different tasks.
When it comes to life admin tasks like answering emails, paying bills, or doing laundry, these are considered manager tasks because they are discrete and can be easily shuffled around. However, when we are studying or working on a project, we are in maker mode and need longer periods of uninterrupted time. Mixing manager tasks with maker tasks can disrupt our flow and hinder our productivity.
To overcome this issue, I dedicate six days a week solely to working on my projects, avoiding any manager tasks. I reserve one day a week as a manager day, where I can focus on life admin tasks and be open to interruptions. This separation allows me to maintain my flow and work more efficiently.
Additionally, I have learned the importance of effective use of to-do lists. By externalizing our tasks through writing them down or taking photos, we free up our working memory and reduce cognitive load. Our working memory can only hold a limited number of items at a time, so externalizing tasks helps us perform better and feel smarter. I personally use the notes app on my phone and a notepad to quickly jot down any intrusive thoughts or tasks that come to mind while I'm working.
Procrastination can be a major barrier to effective work. Prioritizing tasks can be challenging when we have a long list of things to do. One technique I have found helpful is to journal about the task I am procrastinating on. I write about how I feel, the reasons behind my resistance, and what I think I need. This process helps me unblock and organize my thoughts, leading to a clearer understanding of what needs to be done and motivating me to tackle the task.
When it comes to writing out tasks on a to-do list, being specific is key. Instead of writing vague descriptions like "reply to emails," it is more effective to write specific actions such as "get back to Sam with a time for a call." This reduces the perceived complexity of the task and increases the likelihood of follow-through.
I also recommend having a separate to-do list for projects or tasks that have no deadline. This "dream list" allows our subconscious mind to work on these tasks in the background, leading to more creative solutions when we eventually tackle them. It's a way to be kind to ourselves by not pressuring ourselves to complete everything immediately.
Lastly, for those looking for a fun and potentially lucrative activity, I suggest learning video editing. Video editing is a skill that can be monetized, and there is a great course available on Skillshare that I highly recommend. Many YouTubers struggle to find good editors, so there is a demand for this skill. Skillshare offers a one-month free trial through my personal link, which gives you more time to explore and practice video editing.
In conclusion, the way we schedule our tasks can have a significant impact on our brain and work performance. Separating manager tasks from maker tasks, externalizing our thoughts and tasks through writing or taking photos, prioritizing effectively, and being specific in our to-do lists are all strategies that can improve our productivity and overall well-being. Additionally, exploring creative skills like video editing can be a rewarding and potentially profitable endeavor.
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