It Flashcards
(47 cards)
What is the purpose of setting a Weekly Focus?
To set your intention for the week ahead and describe what you want to achieve.
Why is juggling multiple workstreams discouraged?
It is a recipe for mediocre results.
What should you do when competing priorities creep in?
Use the tactic of defining your Weekly Focus.
Fill in the blank: ‘Productivity isn’t about getting more stuff done. It’s about focusing on the things that matter and letting go of ______.’
[everything else]
Who quoted ‘Productivity isn’t about getting more stuff done. It’s about focusing on the things that matter and letting go of everything else.’?
Mark Manson
What technique can be used to organize your time each day after defining your Weekly Focus?
3-3-3
What is the outcome of sticking to a well-balanced schedule?
Improved productivity and focus on important tasks.
What should you reflect on for the upcoming week?
The theme or focus that will help achieve SMART Goals and maintain balance.
What is a one-word intention?
A word that resonates and captures your desired focus for the week, such as flow, balance, learn, explore, or launch.
What is the main outcome you should define for the week?
The most important result you want to achieve, which should be specific and actionable.
How should you use your one-word intention and primary outcome?
Write them down and display them where you’ll see them daily as reminders.
What should you assess at the end of the week?
How well you maintained focus and achieved your primary outcome.
What themes should you consider when assessing your week?
- Successes
- Challenges
- Lessons learned
- Areas to improve
What can insights from your weekly assessment help you do?
Set a new intention and outcome for the upcoming week.
Fill in the blank: Your one-word intention should resonate with you and capture your desired focus for the week, and it could be _______.
[any relevant word, e.g., flow, balance, learn, explore, launch]
True or False: The primary outcome for the week should be vague and non-actionable.
False
What is a tip provided for using your weekly focus?
This tactic can help write insightful Weeknotes.
What are the main columns in a Kanban board?
TO DO, DOING, DONE
These columns help visualize the workflow.
What is the purpose of a Kanban board?
To visualize workflow, streamline tasks, and stay focused
It helps in reducing confusion and simplifying communication.
Who can benefit from using Kanban?
Freelancers, teams, or anyone juggling multiple responsibilities
It is suitable for managing various tasks effectively.
What is a key practice to make steady progress on tasks in the ‘Doing’ column?
Using Pomodoro
This technique involves working in focused intervals followed by short breaks.
How often should the Kanban board be updated?
Daily
Regular updates help track important tasks efficiently.
What does visualizing work plans help with?
Reduces confusion, simplifies communication, and helps maintain a steady pace
A clear visual representation of tasks aids in understanding progress.
Fill in the blank: Kanban helps track work plans and progress _______.
visually
