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Welcome to the Issue #2 of The Blend ☕!
I think it’s worth starting with a quote
"The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you're not going to stay where you are"
Last couple of weeks were a bumpy ride with my health so I did not achieve the goals I've set for myself when it comes to writing.
This newsletter is also my way of moving forward, growing, and creating a community of people who are interested in similar things. I've decided to write it in English to reach a much broader audience from the very beginning.
Focus and mindfulness in productivity
Productivity is the category I love exploring from many angles. There are frameworks, tools, and exercises that can help you train your focus with the outcome of increased efficiency.
Focus training is as important as physical training. We live in a world where we are bombarded with notifications, distractions, and information. It's really hard to cope with all that on a daily basis.
As always, the journey starts with looking at yourself, your "technology hygiene," energy levels or even emotions.
I have a challenge for you!
Sit down, and try doing NOTHING for 30min… literally nothing.
It may sound silly, but that doesn't mean it's easy! When you try it, you will realize how hard it is to achieve. This exercise is great for training your concentration. It helps you channel your attention where you need it the most.
Changes in my environment started with being conscious about my phone. The first step in maximizing my efficiency was to remove the apps I did not need and turn off the notifications for the apps I was using. BUT I wanted to give them my attention only when I wanted, not when they sent the alert.
I have removed Facebook and other social media apps (apart from Instagram, where I showcase my work) - and to be honest, with FOMO in the first couple of days/weeks, I never looked back! One of the best decisions I've made.
I have turned off notifications for almost all the apps - I've left the one that was sending information from my daughter's kindergarten 🙂 and my email app (but I will follow up on that in future Issues!).
It felt really good to finally break free from being a slave to your phone.
This first step, was rather a giant leap when it comes to my attention span. It improved greatly, showed me that FOMO is pointless and insignificant. It turned out I am not missing out on anything and nothing happens if I don’t answer the message right away.
In the next issue of the Blend, I will share with you additional tips, tricks, things, and tools that I use on a daily basis to help me boost my productivity.