What time do you rise and shine?
I wake between the hours of 5am and 6am.
What is your morning routine?
Before I leave the bed, I meditate and recall the plan for the day. Then, I stretch. Depending on the season, I get the workout done early in the morning or late morning. If the workout is in the early morning, then afterwards I get started on the three important tasks I planned the night before (administrative or creative).
Do you have any non-negotiables that must get done in the morning?
Meditation and stretching are non-negotiable. If I am not working out that day, then 10 push-ups at some point in the day are mandatory.
How do you prioritize your day?
The night before, I configure three most important tasks that I believe will make me feel productive and accomplished.
Do you have a Task List? How do you use it, or what do you use instead?
My task list is in my calendar. I decide what is most important to do, and I begin the task.
Do you schedule breaks during the day?
No, I just listen to my body. If I feel mentally fatigued from a task, I get up and go for a walk. If once I return to the task I feel mentally checked out, then I begin working on a task that is less mind-intensive.
What does the end of your day look like?
Looking for good YouTube videos to watch on my watch-later list. Doing word searches. Practicing Japanese. Preparing my mind for tomorrow’s next three important tasks.
How do you plan tomorrow and beyond?
I choose three important tasks the night before, so if any distractions come up the following day that may delay those tasks, then I’m not feeling too inundated to complete them. Having three keeps the pressure low but also gives the feeling of accomplishment by achieving the small goals.
What is your favorite break from work?
Enjoying time with myself. Taking myself to nice dinners at new places I have not been to, or with friends that match the energy I exude.
In terms of your productivity, what do you wish you had known earlier?
How not to overwhelm myself with tasks for the day. When to take walks when feeling mentally fatigued. Timing yourself to start tasks that tease procrastination in order to stay focused and committed. I also wish I knew how to put my energy into the right things and quickly withdraw from the things that take too much effort after a certain period of time.
Are you happy with your routine? What do you feel you should change?
I am happy with my routine. What I wish would change is out of my control, so I must adapt to it. In terms of my routine, I currently do not believe I need to change anything but rather refine the process.
What are your top 3 digital tools/apps you use most throughout the day?
Calendar, video editing software, and spreadsheets.
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