Welcome back to Open Studio! I'm Martina Flor, your host, and today we're diving into a critical topic, especially as we approach the year-end – getting things done. As artists and creatives, our passion often makes us want to immerse ourselves in our work day and night. However, the abundance of ideas can lead to attempting everything at once, making it challenging to see tangible progress and increasing the risk of burnout.

Section 1: Define Focus

First up, let's talk about defining the focus of your week. What's the one thing that truly moves the needle in your business, life, and creative skills? Set that as your focus or goal for the week. Imagine if you could accomplish just one thing – what would it be?

Section 2: Prioritize Tasks

Moving on to our second hack – prioritize tasks. List them out and identify the ones that genuinely move the needle in your business. Ask yourself, "If I were to get just a few things done, what would be the truly important ones, the ones I cannot skip?"

These two steps set the stage for a productive week. Now, let's delve into the third hack.

Section 3: Distribute Tasks

Thirdly, distribute tasks strategically across the week. Place the important ones at the beginning of your day; those priority tasks deserve your focus and attention. Group topics, such as client work, administrative tasks, or organizing.

Extra Tips:

Here are some additional tips to enhance your productivity:

• Resist reading emails first thing in the morning to stay in control of your day.
• Designate a day, perhaps Mondays, for tackling smaller tasks and setting administrative routines.
• Embrace days of deep work, inspired by Cal Newport's book, "Deep Work".

Actionable Steps:

Now, let's turn these hacks into action:

• Reflect on Your Focus: Identify the one thing that, if accomplished, would make a significant impact on your goals.
• Prioritize Your Tasks: List tasks and mark the ones that truly move the needle in your business.
• Strategically Distribute Tasks: Allocate specific times during the week for the most important tasks.
• Email Management: Experiment with reading emails just once a day to avoid reactive mode.
• Designate Admin Days: Dedicate specific days for smaller tasks and administrative routines.
• Implement Deep Work: Choose specific days for deep work, fostering focus and productivity.

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