Comments on: How To Recover From A Productivity Meltdown

By: Vernon Harleston - HighRoadism

Vernon Harleston - HighRoadism — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:15:46 +0000

Now this is good medicine Eric. If I learn nothing else today just the ideas of starting fresh with a brand new To-Do-List(poor trees)and ending the day with positive momentum leave me feeling full & refreshed. I think I’ll Retweet and go get some work done.

Peace

Vernon

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By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome

Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:45:28 +0000

Each workweek (yes, I work for myself but don't do any work weekends), I allow myself one morning off. That means if I'm reaching that meltdown, I take a morning to do nothing, watch TV, whatever. I also track my progress towards my goals using Get Clients Now. I don't expect myself to get everything done each day, but as long as each week each task moves forward contributing to my goals then I'm a happy camper and I allow the mini-meltdowns (or friends visiting or the bf with a surprise day off work or whatever) to happen without getting stressed about it. Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome’s last blog post..How do you say goodbye?

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:18:18 +0000

When I'm not getting things done, resetting is just what I need. Instead of creating a To-Do list, I create a "I Choose" list. This reminds me that I am choosing to do the things on my list and that life is about making choices. Stacey / Create a Balance’s last blog post..Hungry for Balance Online Retreat

By: Emma

Emma — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:34:59 +0000

Oh, I am so guilty of this… I like the tip of redoing the to-do list. What I’ve recently started doing is slightly different, but much of the same idea. I have a daily to-do list of the top 2-3 things I really need to do, and then I have a lower priority non-day-specific to-do list with a “sometime this week maybe” kind of priority. The day doesn’t feel wasted just because some time has, because I’ll always manage my to-do list and maybe even cross some things off that really-not-as-important list.

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By: Vincent

Vincent — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:41:26 +0000

Hi Eric,

You had listed some of the things that I am guilty of too. There are times when I woke up early in the morning and write down the tasks that I am going to complete that day only to end up doing a few of them and having them roll over to the next day.

This is certainly a bad habit and I am going through some trial and errors to see how can I tackle these problems and your article had provided me some great tips for it.

I also would like to share what I had learned on how to get more things done through trial and error and here goes….

1. Ensure that your to do list is not ridiculously long. If the list is too long, just allocate the task into another day.

2. Start doing your important tasks early in the morning when you wake up instead of fiddling around with other things.

3. Ensure you complete a certain task before you start doing others.

Hope these helps.

Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger

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By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:10:33 +0000

@Ulla: I’m glad you connected with the idea.

@Roger: I know ALL ABOUT getting lost on the Internet. Definitely a time trap.

@Sean: I agree. Going back to pen and paper is a great way to refocus.

@Neil: I’m with you on the walks. The fresh air and physical activity always help clear the head.

@Tess: I never thought about thanking myself. Interesting idea. I’ll keep that in mind. Eric

By: Tess Marshall

Tess Marshall — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:02:23 +0000

I like the redoing of the to do list. I find I'm often hard on myself when I don't finish what I'm suppose to. Jack Canfield says to look at yourself in the mirror before going to bed and thank yourself for three things you did that day. Positive reinforcement works, especially when it comes from yourself. Tess Marshall’s last blog post..Change Your Perception with Fun and Laughter

By: Neil

Neil — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:48:00 +0000

Eric, great insight. The need to reset throughout the day is key. I know my productivity grinds to a halt if I don't take periodic breaks to refresh. A quick walk or a few minutes with my office door closed helps keep the intrusions away and allows me to refocus. Neil’s last blog post..100 Pushups Day 1