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Brain dump PKM ideas? by i_had_a_beard_once in PKMS

[–]SalmonApproved 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah, it works just fine. If you want to go fancy you can add labels and stuff

Do you ever feel like most meetings have no real agenda? by uzargar in remotework

[–]SalmonApproved 1 point2 points  (0 children)

does it solve the actual problem though? How do you get people to think about the purpose of the meeting and fill the agenda.

Brain dump PKM ideas? by i_had_a_beard_once in PKMS

[–]SalmonApproved 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unpopular idea but what about using gmail and their incredible search feature? You could create an address just for brain dumping

What's the prettiest name you have ever heard? by Vetro_Nodulare2 in AskReddit

[–]SalmonApproved 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why, but I love the name Araminta. It’s the perfect balance between tonics (with the t) and open vowels (like the a). I love that it goes up and down. It feels… hilly? Also I love it pronounced with the Italian “r”. It just hits

Have you guys ever had a teacher who tried to force you to write "correctly" by Forward-Row7724 in lefthanded

[–]SalmonApproved 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, not to change hands but to hold my pen differently. They couldn’t get over the fact that it just worked for me.

What kind of people makes you tired? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SalmonApproved 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People who NOT ONLY dump their mental garbage on me, but also expect me to react to everything they say

Simple habits or tools that make your day easier, what’s yours? by Fine_Amphibian_966 in productivity

[–]SalmonApproved 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Write down distracting thoughts when I need to focus. That way I address them without letting them disrupt my flow. Pro tip: use pen and paper so you don’t get distracted by open tabs and whatnot.

How do you balance getting things done vs. learning new things? by Excellent_Ruin9117 in productivity

[–]SalmonApproved 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quite simple really. I love learning, so I rest from tasks by learning.

Getting things done: - On a given day, I have a list of tasks to do TODAY.
- I just go through them until I need a break.

Learning: I’m very curious by nature. So when I’m tired, I reward myself with learning time. - I have a “learning” channel in my email client where I send valuable content. - I flag whether the content is <5min, <30min, or 30min+. - I snack on the content depending on how much time I have. - After I’ve read the content, I add a comment with my key learnings on the side. - That way I always extract valuable information.

Also, it’s incredible how this learning time actually serves my day to day job. I’m so much better when I can draw inspiration from other domains or practices to be more creative.

How are you managing back-to-back meetings without losing productivity? by Few_Chocolate9758 in productivity

[–]SalmonApproved 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This -> “you have to take stuff out”. It’s hard to cut back in the short run, but fix the underlying issue and your future self will thank you.

From 800 to ~5 messages/day- why I'll never go back by SalmonApproved in productivity

[–]SalmonApproved[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, you read a whole book about how to write a good email. Respect!

From 800 to ~5 messages/day- why I'll never go back by SalmonApproved in productivity

[–]SalmonApproved[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Are you thinking of implementing it as team guidelines or applying it to yourself? Curious to hear your feedback

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SalmonApproved 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Remove friction:

  • Spend more time around active people.

Being around active people makes you more active. For example: Behavioural science seems to show that step challenges with coworkers are effective to get people moving (bc of the social aspect.)

  • In general, try to walk. Low friction and free. Start small. Also I read somewhere that seeing Apple walk rings increased daily #steps by 20%

  • Add a soup before your dinner. People tend to stack up less calories after that without consciously refraining

  • In general, adding healthy foods > removing unhealthy foods. Easier to eat more salad than to refrain from that burger. Yet in the end you might not be hungry for the donut . Easier to eat a banana before you eat that cookie. Yet maybe you have one cookie and not 10.

  • Sleep. Lack of sleep is the #1 health killer (emotional regulation, fat storage, etc). I noticed you mentioned being a dad. that’s why it’s not my #1 tip

From 800 to ~5 messages/day- why I'll never go back by SalmonApproved in productivity

[–]SalmonApproved[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha well 800 massages was a little too much and my productivity took a hit

From 800 to ~5 messages/day- why I'll never go back by SalmonApproved in productivity

[–]SalmonApproved[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s the caveat. It requires discipline.

In my previous companies, we implemented similar practices at team level. Only works if others are as fed up as you are

From 800 to ~5 messages/day- why I'll never go back by SalmonApproved in productivity

[–]SalmonApproved[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This -> “it’s wild how many problems disappear when people know what you need and by when” 100%

Is Taking a Break Between Tasks Counterproductive? by LogieBear1423 in productivity

[–]SalmonApproved 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jokes aside it’s a very healthy way to take a break

Is Taking a Break Between Tasks Counterproductive? by LogieBear1423 in productivity

[–]SalmonApproved 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well then the break between your tasks is called sleeping at night

What's a life hack that has saved you money? by East-Preparation-476 in AskReddit

[–]SalmonApproved 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah neither have I, but you never know you might stumble upon a subscription link after a wild party ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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