Yet another productivity system that won’t work for you!
Maybe?
I’ve chased the productivity pegasus my entire life. I’ve tried many focus techniques and failed fast. This time, It’ll be different. 🤞
Why?
- I have ADHD; I must calm the beast.
- Achievement and data are my drugs.
- I feel the need, the need for speed.
- I have 999 problems.
I solve my problems by creating two new problems as a distraction.
The Big Picture
Here are my system components.
- Describe An Initiative
- Create A Backlog
- Plan A Week’s Work
- Schedule A Week’s Work
- Do The Work
- Celebrate! 🥳
- Rinse Repeat!
Use your preferred tools to follow this guidance, but I recommend a Kanban board.
My Workflow
I use Trello to manage my workflow.
I’ve used Trello since 2020. I dump ideas, do work, and keep myself honest with it.
I use two Kanban boards to support my workflow; amongst 50+ boards, I recommend using fewer boards; I have a problem.
Action & Schedule
My Action Board includes randomly generated tasks flowing from the abyss of consciousness.
| In Progress | Recurring | On Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Plan A Birthday Vegas Trip | Try Something New | Add to Vegas plans |
| Etc. | Etc. | Etc. |
Action Kanban Board
My Schedule Board includes scheduled tasks.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Up Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan A Birthday Vegas Trip | Research hotels & flights | Add stops to the Vegas plan | Watch Very Bad Things for research | Fly To Vegas | Play Some Slots |
| Etc. | Etc. | Etc. | Etc. | Etc. | Etc. |
Schedule Kanban Board
I use the Copy & Link Trello plugin to copy & link tasks from my Action Board to my Schedule Board.
I stick to one weekly initiative and then commit to one daily task. Committing to one task reduces stress and inevitably leads to more work.
I schedule recurring tasks alongside other tasks.
I use the Pomodoro technique.
I use OKRs.
I consistently learn how to prioritize more effectively.