Source https://zenhabits.net/highimpact/
By Leo Babauta
Much of our days are spent with busywork or distractions. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, busywork and distractions can be lovely ways to spend our time. But sometimes we want to use our time powerfully and effectively.
Let’s look at ways to work with increased impact.
Imagine a protocol that you followed that would have you do less each day, but have a bigger impact. Ask yourself if you’d be willing to face some discomfort for this.
So we want to focus on doing less, but on having a higher impact. And of course, we still need to take care of the smaller things in our lives, so everything doesn’t become a mess.
Here’s the protocol I try to follow:
- Choose high impact tasks.
- Unlock those tasks with focus sessions.
- Create rituals for smaller but important things that need caring for.
This gives me more space in the day, less…