[5-Bullet Friday] Do More by Doing Less: Productivity Strategies for Busy Professionals (+ Science-Based Tool)

Dear {NAME}, This week, we're diving into the world of productivity. 1. Food For Thought Productivity is often framed as getting more done. But that's an oversimplification. True productivity is really about getting the right things done. It's about eliminating distractions so you can focus on what matters. And that means setting boundaries. Once you've defined your priorities, you must guard them by saying no to anything that infringes upon them. Of course, saying no to things that don't appeal to us can be easy. The real challenge is saying no to things we'd like to do (and may even be a net positive in a vacuum) because they take us away from higher goals. What can you start saying no to? 2. Inspiring Quote "What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while." – Gretchen Ruben 3. Free Science-Based Tool Finding Your 'Who'. While focusing on your top priority is one of the keys to success, it's not realistic to drop everything else entirely. Nor is it realistic to do everything yourself. To effectively leverage our time and strengths, we must outsource essential yet burdensome tasks. This tool helps identify those tasks best done by others and the people best positioned to deliver them. [[Link](. 4. Book Recommendation Make Time – Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky. There are three reasons I like this book. First, it emphasizes quality over quantity—it's not about how to get more done. Instead, it advocates identifying what's important so we can avoid distractions and focus our time and energy where it serves us (or others) best. It proposes a simple, flexible framework that applies to our professional and personal lives. And it advocates the scientific method of observation and testing to find what works for you as an individual rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach. [[Link](. 5. A Question For Your Clients What is the focal point of today that will create meaning and satisfaction? And how will you make time for it? These questions encourage your clients to reflect on what's important to them, identify the steps they can take to guard their priorities, and show up to act on them to ensure each day is rewarding. Speak soon, Seph Seph Fontane Pennock Co-founder, PositivePsychology.com P.S., Our brand new [17 Productivity & Work Efficiency Exercises pack]( is hot off the press. Try these evidence-based tools for yourself or with your clients to eliminate procrastination and super-charge productivity. © PositivePsychology. com Sent to: {EMAIL} |  PositivePsychology.com, Gandhiplein 16, 6229HN Maastricht, The Netherlands Don't want future emails? [Unsubscribe](