[[Notes]] - Topics: [[Productivity]] - People: [[Mariana Vieira]] - Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhHLlDmXOjk --- ## Summary - Productivity is a balance. [[Productivity is a mindset]]. - Allow yourself to have active periods of rest. - Build momentum around the consistent practice of doing break big tasks into smaller tasks. - Make use of the [[2-minute rule]] and [[5-minute rule]]. - [[Balanced productivity is a sustainability practice]]. Balance is sustainability. ## Notes - It's important to allow yourself to rest. Have some days where you may not do anything productive at all. - Productivity is a balance. [[Productivity is a mindset]]. - It is very difficult to force yourself into a productive mood. - An effective method to be productive when you have to is to trick your mind (and your mood ) to think and feel like you're being more productive. To create the **momentum** to get over the initial hump and to set the **rhythm of getting things done**. - Break big tasks into smaller tasks. Break down studying a book to studying chapters, then break down studying to skimming, reviewing and summarizing each chapter. - Break down a mountain into approachable steps. The amount of physical effort won't change to climb it. But at least you can see the path ahead. - [[Break down one hard giant task into many easy tiny tasks]]. - "Feeling more productive will make you feel even more productive". - There is satisfaction in crossing things off your list. This feeling of accomplishment helps you build momentum. Mix easy, medium and hard tasks. - Use the [[2-minute rule]] and [[5-minute rule]] to do the tasks that you may not want to do right now. - [[On good days, you "get to do". On bad days, you "might as well".]] - Keep your expectations low. The point is to do not excellence or perfection. - Understand your productivity triggers both good and bad. Triggers can be positive things like having a warm beverage or negative things like social media. Intentionally encourage and avoid these triggers - especially on more difficult days. - Don't forget to account for active resting time. Depriving yourself from non-productive things you enjoy or feel passionate about will make you want to be productive less. - [[Productivity is a balance of maintaining momentum over the interplay of various types of doing]]. - Balanced productivity provides a more balanced overall experience. - [[Balanced productivity is a sustainability practice]]. Balance is sustainability. ## Original ![[How to study when you don't want to-1.jpg]] ![[How to study when you don't want to-2.jpg]]