Manage Your Day-To-Day

Résumé du livre

Jocelyn K. Glei is editor-in-chief and director of 99U, an online magazine dedicated to providing people with innovative tips on how to bring their ideas to life. In addition, she was also the editor of the follow-up to this book, Maximize Your Potential.

Starting the day by checking emails may feel productive but often reduces efficiency, as mornings are best reserved for high-priority tasks when energy levels peak. Creative coach Mark McGuinness suggests focusing on important work first and delaying emails, while maintaining energy through regular breaks and sufficient sleep. Creativity thrives on routine, not fleeting inspiration, as emphasized by Gretchen Rubin, who advocates daily creative efforts to spark ideas. Distractions, like social media or multitasking, hinder productivity, but intentional use and focused work periods can help. Strategies such as Cal Newport’s “focus-meetings” or Lori Deschene’s mindful social media approach promote concentration. Creativity also benefits from rest, physical activity, and hobbies, as noted by experts like Scott McDowell and Todd Henry, who highlight the value of breaks and low-pressure creative outlets. Finally, managing technology use and practicing self-discipline, as Erin Rooney Doland advises, can minimize distractions and improve focus, paving the way for enhanced productivity and creativity. The next section will delve deeper into optimizing creativity.

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