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Time Management Hacks, Tips, and Why Multitasking is Killing Your Brain

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Welcome back to Women Lead! We’re wrapping up this first full season of Women Lead with, as our copywriter Chris Kanski says, “a real banger” of a final ep!Nadia and Tiana delve into the intricacies of effective time management, the pitfalls of multitasking, and the strategies they employ to maintain productivity. They talk all about the hacks and techniques you can use, and pitfalls to avoid, when managing time in your personal and professional life. They introduce the Pomodoro Techniq...

First published

08/04/2023

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business management

Duration

28 minutes

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Women Lead

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Episode Description

Welcome back to Women Lead! We’re wrapping up this first full season of Women Lead with, as our copywriter Chris Kanski says, “a real banger” of a final ep!

Nadia and Tiana delve into the intricacies of effective time management,  the pitfalls of multitasking, and the strategies they employ to maintain productivity. They talk all about the hacks and techniques you can use, and pitfalls to avoid, when managing time in your personal and professional life.

They introduce the Pomodoro Technique, a time management method involving short focused work intervals followed by breaks stress, and discuss the significance of blocking out time in the calendar, ensuring flexibility to rearrange tasks as needed. Breaking down tasks into smaller sections and dedicating specific time slots for each part helps prevent feeling overwhelmed and maintains concentration.

They explore the strategy of "eating the frog," inspired by the book of the same name, which encourages tackling the most challenging task of the day first, and Tiana reveals her extensive time management plan....which is quite different from Nadia's.

Enjoy the episode!

Key Takeaways:

1. Multitasking may feel productive, but research reveals that the brain can truly focus on only one task at a time. Attempting to multitask can lead to mistakes, decreased attentiveness, and lower life satisfaction.

2. Try the Pomodoro Technique which involves concentrated work intervals followed by breaks, aids in enhancing focus and reducing distractions.

3. 'Eating the Frog' is when you take on the most challenging task early in the day. It fosters a sense of accomplishment and paves the way for e rest of your day to be more productive.

4. Effective time management involves strategic planning, categorization, and setting priorities for tasks and goals. Planning the night before and adapting to changing circumstances is crucial to maintaining a productive routine.

Links and Recommended Reading:

Nadia’s recs:

  1. TED Talk by Dr. Lindsay Blooms, “Multitasking is the Mindkiller”
  2. Off Topic: the best natural skincare company and products, run by talented female squad: Sulina Shop - shout out to Susan and Shelena!

Tiana recs:

  1. Decision Fatigue and How Multi-tasking Drains Your Brain
  2. The Pomodoro Method: Timer, The Pomodoro Timer Chrome App
  3. Eat the Frog - Book by Brian Tracy
  4. Tiana’s Priority Map - including “clean bathtub” ;)


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