Do you ever find yourself wasting time at work or between college classes, even though you want to be productive? Despite your best intentions, you’re just NOT getting done what needs to get done?
In this Q&A episode, I answer two listener questions — one from a remote marketing professional and one from a college sophomore — about how to actually get work done instead of spinning their wheels.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why an admin block can help you stop getting sucked into non-important
- How a lack of clarity leads to procrastination
- Ways to structure your work or study schedule for better focus
- The importance of prioritization (Eat the Frog, deadlines, social accountability)
Resources and Episodes Mentioned:
- Episode website (with transcript)
- Ep. 3 – Admin Blocks
- Ep. 8 – Motivation vs. Discipline
- Ep. 36 – Procrastination Solutions
- Ep. 55 – Body Doubling for Focus
- Ep. 65 – The Sunday Reset
- Blog Post: 21 Productive Ways to Use Your Time Between College Classes
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