8 Ways To Get To Super-Productive Flow Faster

8 Ways To Get To Super-Productive Flow Faster

I share eight effective strategies to quickly achieve a super-productive flow state. These techniques, from brain dumping to creating triggers, help boost focus and productivity. By implementing these methods, you can train yourself to enter flow more consistently and watch your efficiency soar. On the flip side, not being in a flow state is stodgy, slow, and takes a lot of time (comparatively). It takes much longer to produce what you need to. So how can you get to flow? Believe me, it isn't something that just magically happens. It is something you can cultivate and stimulate. Here are 8 ways to get you started.
time block planner

The Time Block Planner

I reviewed the Time Block Planner by Cal Newport. While it's well-designed with good paper quality, I found it unsuitable for my work style. It's expensive, inflexible, and doesn't accommodate my unpredictable schedule. Overall, I can't recommend it for professionals with dynamic workdays.
open loops

Projects, Open Loops and the RAM Dump

In this article, I explore the concept of projects and open loops in personal management. I discuss how we often accumulate tasks unconsciously and show you how to do regular RAM dumps to identify and manage these commitments effectively.
Taking Control of Time

Taking Control of Time

I share strategies to regain control of time, from saying no to unnecessary commitments to planning ahead. By managing energy, using timers, and regularly reassessing priorities, I optimize my day for productivity and fulfillment.
How I Capture Random Thoughts

How I Capture Random Thoughts

I discuss my strategies for capturing those random thoughts that pop up throughout the day. I find that if I don't record these thoughts, they tend to distract me at the most inconvenient times. By recording these thoughts, I can process them later and keep my mental space organized and free of clutter.
Increase Your Productivity By Touching It Once

Increase Your Productivity By Touching It Once

My primary takeaway from this article is the concept of "touching it once" to enhance productivity. This refers to handling tasks, such as reading emails or paying bills, in one go rather than repeatedly coming back to them. By adopting this approach, I can avoid wasting time and energy. However, implementing this strategy will require practice and conscious effort.
Using Excel To Take Apart and Consolidate Text

Using Excel To Take Apart and Consolidate Text

In this document, I discuss my fondness for spreadsheets, particularly Excel, and how I use it not for number crunching, but for text manipulation. I share how Excel can be a powerful tool for consolidating or splitting up text. I provide a detailed walkthrough on how to put text together using the ampersand (&) as a concatenation tool. Then, I demonstrate how to pull text apart using the Text To Columns tool. This tool is especially useful when you need to extract specific information from a chunk of text. I conclude by emphasizing that Excel is not just for numbers and can save you from having to manually retype text.