A good way to minimize decision fatigue and improve productivity is to schedule important tasks during the time when one is most alert and energetic. Establishing a consistent morning routine can also set a positive tone for the rest of the day.
The key to achieving a lot of things in a day is through backwards planning and forward-thinking. In this podcast, the speaker shares his morning routine that includes waking up at 5 am for some meditation and exercise and explains how you can train yourself to become a morning person.
Plan a one-day holiday before and after work trips to boost productivity and motivation, even if you have a meeting scheduled. This strategy particularly benefits Type-A personalities who are driven to perform at their best.
A podcast host's daily schedule includes waking up early, walking their dog, and having three to four show meetings a day all done by phone due to working from home. They also write their own rants for their producers to edit.
In this podcast snippet, the speaker expresses his dislike for working out at 6 a.m. due to having to wake up at 5:20 a.m. and go to bed early. He also discusses the pros of working out with motivated people.
To avoid ruining your schedule, complete your daily tasks as early as possible, allowing for more time later on to do what you want. The further ahead of the schedule you get, the easier your life becomes because you will have more free time.