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In this article, we talk about a few techniques to help you deal with interruptions and improve your productivity.
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WOOP – A simple 4 step plan for goal setting and motivation
Productivity, High-Performance, Flow
Learn about WOOP, a 4-step plan for goal setting & motivation.
Pros and cons of time blocking. Should you do it or not?
Productivity, High-Performance, Flow
I have been time blocking my day in 60-minute chunks for several months now. My overall observation is that it forces me to prioritize more effectively - because when I block time every day, I also block it for a specific activity. While it has allowed me to be more...
Journaling for goal setting: 50 thoughtful prompts to plan and achieve your dreams
We all have big goals and dreams that shape our lives. These goals may include achieving professional success, financial stability, and building meaningful relationships. Unfortunately, life often gets in the way and we forget our dreams. But one way to ensure that...
How to read more books (NOT speed reading)
There's nothing quite like getting lost in a great book, is there? Reading allows you to explore new worlds, learn new things, and get in touch with your emotions. I love the sense of accomplishment that comes from finishing a book. For me, the biggest challenge of...
Overcoming negative thinking
To overcome negative thinking, we must identify thought patterns that cause negative feelings, and replace them with more balanced and healthy ways of thinking. Negative thinking must be handled at 3 levels. Strategy: Handle negative thoughts at 3 levels To overcome...
Understanding Negative Thinking
Our thoughts are affected by what we experience, during both good times and bad. It’s normal to feel low and think negative thoughts from time to time. But when negative thinking becomes your predominant nature, then it becomes cause for concern. Excessive negative...
Maintain momentum to stay productive
Productivity, High-Performance, Flow
On any given week I’m usually juggling at least 3 important projects, all of which require my attention. On top of that, there is routine shallow work and unforeseen ad hoc tasks. Work rarely comes to us in a linear sequential form, allowing itself to be neatly...
How to say no to low value tasks (without getting fired)
Productivity, High-Performance, Flow
Amit is the type of person you’d love to have on your team. Reliable and always willing to take on work, you just know he’d go the extra mile to get things done. So you’re surprised when Amit falls behind on his deliverables. You see him working long hours almost...
3X your Productivity: Ultimate Guide to Attention Management
Productivity, High-Performance, Flow
Earlier, I talked about how time management is a poor tool to deal with a workday that is spiraling out of control. You start each day planning to get multiple tasks done, but soon find yourself distracted by Zoom calls and meetings. Regaining control of your day...
7 key concepts about attention which you probably didn’t know
Productivity, High-Performance, Flow
Kanwaldeep Kahlon, a participant of our Deep Work & Flow bootcamp, finished the first draft of his book in just 4 weeks, a task which previously seemed impossible. He accomplished this with just one small change in the way he worked. During the HabitStrong deep...
Productivity is not just time management
Productivity, High-Performance, Flow
A couple of years ago, I was struggling neck-deep in a hundred different things that needed to be done for the startup. I seriously thought about giving up a few hours of sleep to get it all done. Thankfully I didn’t act on that thought. When we want to become more...
Why are you unproductive? 3 destructive habits that sabotage time management
Productivity, High-Performance, Flow
Umesh, one of our bootcamp participants, had recently founded an education startup. As the solo founder of an early stage startup, he was overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks that fell on his plate. He worked late nights, yet work never got done and his...
HabitStrong Newsletter by Rajan Singh
In this fortnightly newsletter, Rajan shares inspiring lessons and stories from his career as an IPS officer, McKinsey consultant, investor, and now, as a startup founder. Join 25,000+ subscribers.