EPISODE · Aug 23, 2021 · 21 MIN
Not all habits are created equal
from Monthly Method · host Polina Bee
What makes a good habit? What are some of the core productivity habits? Why are some habits net negative? What can you do instead of building new habits? Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/habits/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Common belief about habits 02:11 - The Core Productivity Habits 02:25 - Core Habit #1: Setting a clear definition of done. 03:34 - Core Habit #2: Acting in order of priority. 04:45 - Core Habit #3: Journalling as a tool to deal with resistance. 05:32 - Core Habit #4: Time blocking. 10:00 - Other core productivity habits 11:41 - How do we decide whether to build a new habit or not? 12:26 - Comparing different habits 13:44 - The cost of building a new habit 16:21 - Do less but better. 17:07 - Project-based goals Get in touch: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/
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What makes a good habit? What are some of the core productivity habits? Why are some habits net negative? What can you do instead of building new habits? Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/habits/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Common belief about habits 02:11 - The Core Productivity Habits 02:25 - Core Habit #1: Setting a clear definition of done. 03:34 - Core Habit #2: Acting in order of priority. 04:45 - Core Habit #3: Journalling as a tool to deal with resistance. 05:32 - Core Habit #4: Time blocking. 10:00 - Other core productivity habits 11:41 - How do we decide whether to build a new habit or not? 12:26 - Comparing different habits 13:44 - The cost of building a new habit 16:21 - Do less but better. 17:07 - Project-based goals Get in touch: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/
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