Hello there,

Meet Sarah.

A perpetual task juggler, always racing against the clock. Busyness equaled productivity for her. Until one day…

Her eyes caught a vibrant sunset that day. Her mind wandered.

Then she realized – life is more than an endless pursuit of tasks.

Since then, Sarah intentionally finds joy in little things – savoring a cup of tea, listening fully to a conversation, acknowledging progress – not just completion… These moments rejuvenate her.

Managing your time, priorities, blog and business doesn’t have to feel like a circus act.

We don’t need to chase perfection all the time. The overwhelm is counterproductive.

The struggle and solutions to get things done…

We all struggle with it. Achieving goals and completing tasks.

In my unending quest to maximize “time” and “productivity”, I’ve tested countless techniques – some successful, some not so much.

Here are the best practices.

Clear clutter, remove unnecessary tasks, and focus on what truly matters. You may be juggling many activities, but not all of them contribute to your success.

Heard of the Pareto principle or the 80/20 rule? Around 80% of outcomes come from only 20% of efforts. Identify that vital 20% in your activities and pour your energy there. This hyperfocus will lead to significant productivity gains.

Multitasking is a myth, my dear friend. Embrace working on one thing at a time.

Pomodoro technique is a time management system that encourages you to work with time, not against it. Work for 25 min – undivided attention on the task, then take a short break. Repeat this style for the whole day.

Dedicate specific time slots for different tasks. You could block an hour for writing, another for researching, Tuesday first half for website improvements, and so on.

• Buffer or Hootsuite are excellent for planning social media content in advance.
• Icegram Express’s workflow and sequence features are great for automating email marketing tasks.
• Canva offers a myriad of templates for every type of content.
• Grammarly or WordTune can help with proofreading and even suggest style improvements.
• Trello or Asana helps you organize your tasks and keep track of deadlines.

You cannot do everything and that is okay. If a task doesn’t contribute to your goals or isn’t worth your time, don’t be afraid to turn it down. Remember, every no is a yes to something more important.

Now the winners… 👏

July’s year-long licenses to Icegram Express Max go to:

• Timothy Watt
• Billy Rankin
• Justin Ritchie
• Rachael Mfoafo
• Tom Williams

Congratulations to these good folks! And thanks to everyone who participated.

What productivity habits do you follow? Would love to learn what’s working for you. Do reply to this email and let me know.

Until next time,