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Much of my productivity system is hinged upon the idea that our mind has an active state (the smarter, more productive, and energetic state) and a passive state (the dumber one which tends to be on auto-pilot).<!--more--> Much of my productivity system is hinged upon the idea that our mind has an active state (the smarter, more productive, and energetic state) and a passive state (the dumber one which tends to be on auto-pilot).<!--more-->
Knowing this, we want the active--the smarter--mind to decide on things... schedule and organize things... so that we could enter a passive "auto-pilot" state without feeling guilty. Knowing this, we want the active–the smarter–mind to decide on things… schedule, and organize things… so that we could enter a passive “auto-pilot” state without feeling guilty.
How, you ask? How, you ask?
Have you ever put your keys in a place that would be easy to find in a time and place you need it the most? For me, this is usually just before the door so I can easily grab it before heading out. Have you ever put your keys in a place that would be easy to find in a time and place you need it the most? For me, this is usually just before the door so I can easily grab it before heading out.
That's a common example of an application of this principle. That’s a common example of an application of this principle.
You actively "put things" in place to be reminded on them "in a time and place you need them the most". You actively “put things” in place to be reminded of them “in a time and place you need them the most”.
Now how do I apply this on my projects? A lot of ways actually, but here's one example… Now how do I apply this to my projects? A lot of ways actually, but here’s one example…
I have a labeled important notes that I want to be reminded of with "daily", "weekly", "monthly" so that I can set recurring reminders on my calendar to read them on the times I want to be reminded. I have labeled important notes that I want to be reminded of “daily”, “weekly”, or “monthly”. With these labels, I can set recurring reminders on my calendar to read them on the times I want to be reminded.
These important notes contain various things from practical actions like organizing projects to abstract ideas like maxims/affirmations/truths I want to habitually get reminded of. These important notes contain various things from practical actions like organizing projects to abstract ideas like maxims/affirmations/truths I want to habitually get reminded of.
This note-labelling and recurring reminders are just some of the practical applications that helps me make sure my passive mind state can be free to run in auto-pilot. This note-labeling and recurring reminders are just some of the practical applications that help me make sure my passive mind state can be free to run in auto-pilot.
It clears up some space in my head and trust that I will get reminded of the important things when I can handle them in the future. It clears up some space in my head and trust that I will get reminded of the important things when I can handle them in the future.
With more headspace, I can make sure I will be able handle tasks that are already processed, organized and clarified when and where I can best handle them--regardless whether my mind feels like it or not. With more headspace, I can make sure I will be able to handle tasks that are already processed, organized, and clarified when and where I can best handle them–regardless of whether my mind feels like it or not.
What are some things you do to "trick" yourself into being productive? What are some things you do to “trick” yourself into being productive?