Comments on: How to be more productive — in the summer

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:46:00 +0000

In reply to Boo's House. Yes, Brian Tracy has a great book on this concept called Eat That Frog! (i.e.: do the thing first that you most dread.)

By: Boo's House

Boo's House — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:54:00 +0000

I sometimes do the thing I dread most first. It keeps me from dragging my feet all day.

I also pick things that I can do quickly, so that it looks like I’m accomplishing a lot. Progress on the minute (both definitions work) things ties up dangling ends that can really annoy me.

Once I clear away some of the chaff, my brain becomes free to effectively do the most important stuff!

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:14:00 +0000

In reply to Stoyko Stoykoff. Standing is amazingly effective!

By: Stoyko Stoykoff

Stoyko Stoykoff — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:51:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing all of these useful tips, Daphne! I have tried the pomodoro technique and it works really well for me. I also find the defuse mode of thinking while running, walking or doing any other physical exercise very helpful. I like the idea of standing while writing! Sometimes I prefer to stand up when I discuss, argue or just brainstorm about something. I will definitely try it with writing! 🙂

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:09:00 +0000

In reply to Prem Rao. Yes, I use that phrase, too! I prefer to write first thing in the morning and then edit slightly later in the day when I'm more awake.

By: Prem Rao

Prem Rao — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:43:00 +0000

Sharing a tip. I often say, ” Write in haste, edit at leisure.” To be more productive, I try to use the time when I am at my best to edit , which calls for more focus and concentration. Sure, you need to focus on writing too but more often than not we don’t get it right the first time and have to edit what we write eventually.

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:26:00 +0000

In reply to Joffre (J.D.) Meyer. Thanks for your kind words, J.D.!

By: Joffre (J.D.) Meyer

Joffre (J.D.) Meyer — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:10:00 +0000

This is wonderful. I’m scattered and check Twitter, Facebook, and email too much. However, I get ideas for my glorious philosophy of my textbook information from doing it. I will add something to my ultimate proposal preliminary after I tweet this statement and follow the author.

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:10:00 +0000

In reply to Shelley. I agree totally!

By: Shelley

Shelley — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:23:00 +0000

I remember a phrase from an otherwise forgettable book on writing: “Do your writing first”. First thing after breakfast, I write. After that, I have the rest of the day to play, run errands, etc.