https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZUQvIf301Y

1_ give yourself a space to organize

2_balancing (rest/work)

• you should never have more that the other
• don't burn out yourself, do not take too much rest time as well

3_keep things out of your head

dump all information in your brain, do this everyday or every time you want to take note of something

brain dump

4_build a system you can trust

• consider what you need to get organize

• consider your favorite app or method to use

• finetune the system that best works for you

• make sure it is effective for what you need

• don't just follow someone else's format or a format that looks pretty

• "How can I keep this as simple and accessible as possible while still being effective?"

  UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EVENTS AND TASKS

  1. Events - are specific to timing and should got to your calendar
  2. Tasks - are things that do not necessarily have specific timing, they need to go to your to do list system and tasks management system
  • There are certain times when tasks have a deadline, and so you want to schedule them in your calendar

5_batch similar tasks together

• dont switch off tasks too easily. you will get mentally and physically tired.
• batch together microtasks (tasks you can finish in 1-2 minutes)

6_do the most important tasks together

• do the mist important tasks first
• prioritize tasks
• "If you were to only get three things done today, what would they be?"
• knock out those important things first

7_use the eisenhower matrix

• focus on "important and not urgent"

8_schedule your time to make plans

• set time to make plans for you tasks

9_process your life inboxes regularly

10_plan your day the night before

• waking up knowing what to do is best