Better Week Prep
We discuss how to get the most out of the week ahead with a little forethought and preparation.
Episode 105 of the The Better Show podcast, hosted by Darren Austin, March Rogers, Ian Mikutel, titled "Better Week Prep" was published on October 22, 2019 and runs 76 minutes.
October 22, 2019 ·76m · The Better Show
Summary
We discuss how to get the most out of the week ahead with a little forethought and preparation.
Episode Description
Show Notes
- 3:20 — Why planning your week matters? Spoiler alert: we all have a limited amount of time and can benefit from aligning our efforts with our goals.
- 5:18 — Why do people dread Mondays?
- 8:35 — How March plans his week and balances his personal and professional obligations and how he balances his schedule with his spouse.
- 10:17 — March’s tip for planning the coming week on Friday.
- 13:04 — Ian outlines how he plans his week and describes the experiments he tried out in preparation for this episode.
- 17:19 — Ian’s tip for how he quickly gets up to speed after a long absence from work.
- 19:01 — Ian and March’s tactics for managing overloaded email.
- 25:03 — The power of setting goals for your week.
- 32:59 — Calendar management tips.
- 38:55 — How meals affect the productivity of your week and how you can use meal prep to maximize your impact for the week.
- 53:27 — Tips for planning your morning routine.
- 56:50 — Planning the week ahead on Friday afternoon.
- 1:00:29 — Making time for fun during your week.
- 1:03:00 — The trick of prepping your workout gear to encourage yourself to exercise.
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