13. Understand Your personal Bandwidth Triggers
Everyone knows what it looks like to be “running on low”. It’s important to be able to identify it before you are completely overwhelmed. You start to rub your eyes more. You get distracted by your old photos. If you find yourself distracted, it’s likely that your bandwidth has reached its maximum capacity. Make friends with this person and pay more attention to her.
14. The First Reaction to “No” is “No”
It may seem counterintuitive, but saying “no” first allows you to focus on other priorities. Start thinking about how you can put the responsibility on the person who comes to you for a new need or project. Ask them why they think it’s worth their time, and then prioritize the other things you want to do.
15. Trust Your Natural Rhythms
Some of us wake up early. Some of us don’t. We may never be able to achieve the same morning self as the TikTok girl who jumps out of bed, drinks her green juice, and goes off to yoga. You should know your own rhythm and when you are most energetic. Hack accordingly.
16. Plan Your Day with a System that Works for You
A system is essential to productivity. This doesn’t require you to use a high-tech set of planners, trackers and apps. It means that you must have a way of organizing your life so that you can achieve the goals that are important to you. Find your sport, whether it’s with a beautiful paper planner that feels like a journal, or a minimalist but comprehensive app .
