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PSD Video Tip #6: Calendar for Better Family Time Management

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One way to improve family time management and communication is to use a paper-based family calendar. Attach this calendar to the refrigerator door in your kitchen, so that it’s easily updateable and everyone can see what the rest of the family is up to.     Shownotes and resources: Video length: 3:45 Another family related video: WPT #11: Let Your Family Help You Transcript: [spoiler]Hey, it's Timo here with ProductiveSuperDad.com, and today's topic is family … [Read more...]

Expert Time Management Interview: Lucas Kleinschmitt

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Every once in a while I like to bring an external expert as a guest to my blog and interview him/her regarding time management and productivity. I find this a great way to learn more about the topic and also, because the interview has the potential of improving other’s lives too. This time I interviewed Lucas Kleinschmitt of GermanEfficiency.com, who is a time management coach and an author of a great book – Beat Stress, Boost Success. Lucas has also written for my blog earlier, so you … [Read more...]

PSD Video Tip #5: Get Rid of Cell Phone Distraction

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A very common advice to beat the cell phone distraction is to mute it while you work. This advice is good, but it is not enough. In order to truly beat the cell phone distraction, you need to apply this other tip to make your working time distraction-free.     Shownotes and resources: Video length: 1:48 Another mobile phone related video: PSD Video Tip #4: Never Forget Anything Again Transcript: [spoiler]Hey, it's Timo with ProductiveSuperdad.com, and today's … [Read more...]

Spending Time Together With Your Spouse: It’s Not Optional!

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Have you ever given a though how your days are spent? I bet they go pretty much like this: Your daily work eats the majority of your time (whether you are working at home or you have a day job) and you also have your own personal hobbies that you want to pursue. In addition you spend time with your family as much as you can and occasionally you want to spend time with your friends too. You might even have a pet which needs dedication as well. When you look at the previous daily … [Read more...]

PSD Video Tip #4: Never Forget Anything Again

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Just recently, I forgot something very important. After this incident I changed my habits for better. Learn how to never forget anything again – with this simple habit change.     Shownotes and resources: Video length: 3:01 Transcript: [spoiler]Hey, it's Timo with ProductiveSuperdad.com, and today I want to give you a quick tip on how to remember things. Now, let me share with you a quick story, something that's happened to me just recently. So I was supposed … [Read more...]

Be Prepared for the Unexpected Time Blocks

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Sometime ago I wrote about how to block your time the effective way. This post assumed that you could plan and execute your time blocks in an organized manner (especially, you knew well in advance when this time block was coming) Then there are other types of time blocks that are possible too: unexpected time blocks. They may occur suddenly and without any warning, but with some advance planning you can take advantage of those time blocks too. How does an unexpected time block differ from an … [Read more...]

PSD Video Tip #3: Using Triggers for Creating Habits

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Using this very simple technique, creating habits comes very easy and it is fun too! I'm talking about triggers and this is an effective way for creating new habits in your everyday life. In this video, I'm explaining what this technique is and how I have used it for creating a habit that I use every day. Shownotes and resources: Video length: 3:15 Why You Should Drink Water Story of  a New Habit: How I Started to Wake Up at 5 AM Transcript: [spoiler]Hello, it's Timo here, … [Read more...]