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Productivity Resources

You might find some of the following books helpful in increasing your productivity:

"Atomic Habits" by James Clear. This book delves into the power of small habits and incremental improvements. Clear provides actionable steps to build good habits and break bad ones, emphasising that small, consistent changes can lead to remarkable long-term results.

https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

"Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity" by David AllenAllen offers a comprehensive productivity system for organising tasks and managing time. The "GTD" method helps reduce stress by organising your workload and clearly defining the next steps. https://www.amazon.com.au/Getting-Things-Done-David-Allen/dp/0142000280

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iApjLPc08_c

"The 4-Hour Workweek" by Tim Ferriss. Ferriss explores how to streamline your work to increase efficiency and create more free time. He shares strategies for outsourcing tasks and automating processes to achieve a better work-life balance. https://www.amazon.com.au/4-Hour-Workweek-Expanded-Updated-Cutting-Edge/dp/0307465357

"The 80/20 Principle" by Richard KochKoch explains how 80% of your results come from just 20% of your efforts. This principle helps you focus on high-impact tasks to maximise productivity and eliminate unnecessary work. https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0385491743?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz

Ali Abdaal's Feel-Good Productivity offers a refreshing approach to productivity by emphasising joy and well-being as key drivers for success, rather than relying solely on discipline or external pressure. The book suggests that by making work feel more like play, reframing failure as an experiment, and collaborating with others, you can achieve greater productivity without feeling overwhelmed. It addresses common productivity blockers such as fear, uncertainty, and inertia, and provides practical strategies like using the "5 Whys" technique to dig into the root of procrastination and the “five-minute rule” to reduce friction in starting tasks.

Abdaal also introduces NICE goals (Near-term, Input-based, Controllable, and Energizing) as an alternative to traditional SMART goals, helping individuals focus on what they can control in the short term while maintaining their energy and motivation. The book emphasizes the importance of aligning one's work with personal values, taking regular breaks, and surrounding oneself with uplifting people to avoid burnout.Overall, Feel-Good Productivity is designed to help you work smarter by making tasks enjoyable and sustainable, all while maintaining balance in life.

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