How do you organize your workspace for better productivity?

Decluttering your workspace ALSO applies to your notifications. When you're doing deep work, put your phone in another room (or keep it in Do Not Disturb mode). I do this for 2 hours every morning and it's SHOCKING how much more productive I am with a little digital detox.

Decluttering is key - especially when switching contexts! I work with creatives in tech on making time/energy for their creative practices, and the biggest challenge is always switching off "work brain". If you're using the same desk/setup for work AND creative practice (like writing, illustration, painting, design etc), you gotta make sure you're decluttering everything that has work stains all over it. One of my favorite tips to effectively do this comes from my time as a coach at Focused Space - light a candle, brew a tea, or have a specific creative memento that can hold that 'alternative' mindset/space for you when you shift into this new context.

You’re probably losing HOURS of time mindlessly scrolling in your phone. Put a physical object on top of it while you’re working. Make a habit of tracking your hours day to day, and then over time analyze the results. By doing this for myself, among other things, I realized I was losing TON of time scrolling my phone for 5-10 mins every time I finished a task. Putting an object on top of it stops you from picking it up and scrolling, and keeps you in flow.

Prioritize essential tools and materials, ensuring they're within arm's reach. A clean, uncluttered workspace reduces visual noise and allows you to focus on the task at hand.

In my experience as a barber, I always 🤏 keep my go-to tools within easy reach to avoid slowing down. Working efficiently is as important as being effective. They go hand-in-hand. Optimization is best achieved by being aware of your routines, so you'll be more productive and have your operation flow seamlessly.

One thing I've found helpful is to stand at your adjustable work desk vs. sitting and adjusting your chair. Studies show that after a meal, blood sugar levels return to normal faster on days a person spends more time standing. You can complete a daily Stand goal by standing up and moving around for at least 1 minute during different hours throughout your work day. Apple Watches come standard with this feature to remind you of your daily Stand Goal.

Designing your perfect productivity system can be a real challenge. But using that system is more important than having a ton of features and capturing all kinds of data. So start simple and work from there. Some tips: - Gather all your todo's in 1 place/app. - Use that list to remember what you are supposed to do. - Use your calendar to schedule your time. - Use a note-taking app to gather all ideas and refer to those notes from your todo-list. Take a look at your todo-list and calendar at least once every day and reschedule as needed.

End each workday with a brief reset routine. Clear your desk, put away tools, and make a to-do list for the next day. Starting with a clean slate in the morning sets a positive tone, minimizes distractions, and allows you to dive right into your tasks.

End each workday with a brief reset routine. 1. Clear your desk, put away tools, and make a to-do list for the next day. 2. Starting with a clean slate in the morning sets a positive tone, minimizes distractions, and allows you to dive right into your tasks.