http://simplelifehabits.com Simple Steps on a Directed Path Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://simplelifehabits.com/time-habits/the-power-of-taking-a-real-break http://simplelifehabits.com/time-habits/the-power-of-taking-a-real-break#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:20 +0000 Jonathan http://simplelifehabits.com/?p=715 I am a big believer in working in focused sessions. I believe that you get more done when you put a “super focus” on moving a particular task or project forward. Just to be clear, a focus session for me is a 30-90 minute block of time that I work without taking a break. I [...]]]> http://simplelifehabits.com/time-habits/the-power-of-taking-a-real-break/feed 0 http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/how-to-manage-your-time-with-a-pomodoro-timer http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/how-to-manage-your-time-with-a-pomodoro-timer#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:52:35 +0000 Jonathan http://simplelifehabits.com/?p=771 The last module of this productivity challenge is all about taking action. So far we have talked about: Why You Must Establish a Morning Success Routine The Most Important 5 Minutes of Your Day Getting Things Done Fast Today, I want to show you how to begin to put this all together. So far you [...]]]> http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/how-to-manage-your-time-with-a-pomodoro-timer/feed 3 http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/getting-things-done-fast http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/getting-things-done-fast#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:52:13 +0000 Jonathan http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/getting-things-done-fast Several years go I read a book that forever changed my view on time management. The book was Getting Things Done by David Allen. It defined a process for me to follow from the moment a task or project entered my mind all the way to deciding what to work on. The areas where the [...]]]> http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/getting-things-done-fast/feed 2 http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/5-minutes-in-the-morning-productivity-all-day http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/5-minutes-in-the-morning-productivity-all-day#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:58:13 +0000 Jonathan http://simplelifehabits.com/?p=889 My goal today is to show you how 5 minutes in the morning can help you be productive all day. This is not rocket science. In fact, you might even dismiss this all together because of its simplicity.  So far, since implementing this system my productivity has increased dramatically. What is great about what I [...]]]> http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/5-minutes-in-the-morning-productivity-all-day/feed 2 http://simplelifehabits.com/spiritual-habits/how-to-motivate-yourself-my-daily-success-routine http://simplelifehabits.com/spiritual-habits/how-to-motivate-yourself-my-daily-success-routine#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:53 +0000 Jonathan http://simplelifehabits.com/?p=798 Today, we begin the 4th Module in our Get Productive Series. Here is a quick peek back so far: Module 1: Get Organized Module 2: Get the Mindset Module 3: Get the Systems Module 4: Get It Done! (Establishing Your Daily Routine) In the last module, I showed you how to get started with Evernote, [...]]]> http://simplelifehabits.com/spiritual-habits/how-to-motivate-yourself-my-daily-success-routine/feed 2 http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/help-i-am-addicted-to-email http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/help-i-am-addicted-to-email#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:28 +0000 Jonathan http://simplelifehabits.com/?p=134 Today, is the last installment of module 3 of the Get Productive Challenge. The last several posts have been all about setting up the right systems of productivity. We will then move into the last module and see how everything works together in a daily ideal schedule. Do you find yourself checking your email several [...]]]> http://simplelifehabits.com/time-management-habits/help-i-am-addicted-to-email/feed 1 http://simplelifehabits.com/gp/gp-13-clear-out-your-inboxes-daily http://simplelifehabits.com/gp/gp-13-clear-out-your-inboxes-daily#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:02:13 +0000 Jonathan http://simplelifehabits.com/?p=1039 We are just about coming to the end of module 3: setting up the systems for the Get Productive Challenge. Next, we will be moving into an exact daily plan for getting stuff done. Before we do, there is an important daily habit that we need to discuss. As mentioned earlier on in this challenge, [...]]]> http://simplelifehabits.com/gp/gp-13-clear-out-your-inboxes-daily/feed 0 http://simplelifehabits.com/gp/gp-12-setting-up-workflowy-a-simple-online-productivity-tool http://simplelifehabits.com/gp/gp-12-setting-up-workflowy-a-simple-online-productivity-tool#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:54:00 +0000 Jonathan http://simplelifehabits.com/?p=1032 Did you do your homework? If not, go back and do the steps before reading today’s challenge! This module is all about taking simple steps. Each day builds upon the next. There is also a reason, principle, or law behind what we are doing (remember the last module about getting the mindset?). Today, I want [...]]]> http://simplelifehabits.com/gp/gp-12-setting-up-workflowy-a-simple-online-productivity-tool/feed 0 http://simplelifehabits.com/time-habits/how-to-setup-evernote-email-to-capture-everything http://simplelifehabits.com/time-habits/how-to-setup-evernote-email-to-capture-everything#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:15:26 +0000 Jonathan http://simplelifehabits.com/?p=552 I am a big believer in using Evernote. It is my favorite productivity tool by far. If you have yet to use Evernote, I would encourage you to try it. There is a free version with adequate space until you feel the need to upgrade. I am now a premium user and I use in [...]]]> http://simplelifehabits.com/time-habits/how-to-setup-evernote-email-to-capture-everything/feed 0 http://simplelifehabits.com/gp/gp-10-capture-everything-establishing-collection-buckets http://simplelifehabits.com/gp/gp-10-capture-everything-establishing-collection-buckets#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:03:39 +0000 Jonathan http://simplelifehabits.com/?p=1020 We now move into an important part of the program. Today, we begin Module 3: Get the Systems. Over the next several days, we will be setting up a simple productivity system that will help you to double your productivity. Remember, the key to this entire process is to keep it simple. You will be [...]]]> http://simplelifehabits.com/gp/gp-10-capture-everything-establishing-collection-buckets/feed 0