Productivity Tips & Tricks
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If you often find your days spiraling out of control, you’re not alone! Ensuring you have a productive workday isn’t always easy. There are many ways you can structure your day, and everyone has a different method that works best for them.
This week on the podcast we’re giving you a rundown of our favorite productivity hacks you can use to improve your everyday life, both at work and at home.
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Show Notes.
2:30 - Take care of your physical and mental health
11:33 - Scheduling your day and week
15:46 - Prioritizing your work
21:40 - Motivation
28:04 - Communication
37:13 - Taking notes & to-do lists
39:48 - Forming habits
41:59 - Batching
43:11 - Balancing work and life
45:20 - Shoutouts
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