Productivity tools are supposed to make our lives easier, but when you’re toggling between Teams, email, and a spreadsheet you opened three hours ago, it starts to feel like they’re out to get you. In this episode, Eric and Jen dive into the “productivity trap,” that sweet spot where your tools have tools, and none of them actually help you get stuff done. From context switching to over-customized software, we’re unpacking how to stop drowning in apps and start working smarter.
What You’ll Learn:- Why your tool stack might be more bloated than your inbox after vacation.
- The dangers of context switching (aka the “wait, what was I doing again?” problem).
- How to survive Teams notifications without losing your sanity.
- Why companies love shiny new tools but never ditch the old ones.
- Simple ways to declutter your digital workspace without needing a PhD in IT.
- Tool Audit Checklist (Download at uncomplicatethis.com)
- Harvard Business Review article on context switching (for when you’re multitasking during the episode).
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