Tag: focus and productivity

• Maximizing Productivity through Task Batching

  Too much to do? Using the GTD/Getting Things Done philosophy and task batching, you can be more efficient.

  Dave Edwards

  February 11, 2026

  GTD

  calendar blocking, decision fatigue, deep work, focus and productivity, getting things done system, GTD productivity, manage workload, Personal Productivity, productivity system, reduce context switching, Task Batching, Task Management, time blocking, Work Efficiency

• Give Your Brain A Rest

  An article in the Harvard Business Review talked about optimizing the functions of our brain. The authors wrote, “We now know that focus is important in improving how we think, but for optimal brain training, we need both focus and unfocus. So, build unfocused times into your day.” David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things…

  Dave Edwards

  July 2, 2025

  Evernote

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• Protect Your Productivity: How to Stop Overcommitting at Work

  When we think about being more productive, we often focus on routines and things you can do. But we should also focus on something we should not do.

  Dave Edwards

  April 24, 2025

  Productivity

  burnout prevention, energy management, focus and productivity, how to say no, increase productivity, managing workload, prioritization strategies, Productivity Tips, setting boundaries, stop overcommitting, sustainable productivity, time blocking, Time Management, work life balance