Summary of 7 Habits that Save Me 3+ Hours a Day

Key Wellness Strategies and Productivity Tips

Capture Habit (Saves 10 minutes/day)
Capture thoughts or tasks immediately using a system (e.g., apps like Things, Notion, or even pen and paper) to avoid mental clutter and distractions.
Daily Adventure (Saves 15 minutes/day)
Identify the most important task for the day and approach it as an adventure to make it more enjoyable and engaging.
Rainbow Calendar (Saves 15 minutes/day)
Plan your day using a color-coded calendar to fill gaps intentionally, reducing time spent on distractions like social media.
Five Minute Rule (Saves 20 minutes/day)
Start tasks by committing to just five minutes of work to overcome procrastination and utilize small time slots effectively.
Focus Phone (Saves 30 minutes/day)
Use focus modes on your phone to limit notifications, keep your phone face down to reduce distractions, and use apps like "One Sec" to encourage intentional app usage.
Physical Alarm Clock (Saves 30-60 minutes/day)
Use a Physical Alarm Clock instead of a phone to prevent distractions before bed and reduce time wasted on the phone in the morning.
No TV Rule (Saves 60+ minutes/day)
Avoid watching TV alone to reclaim time for more fulfilling activities; limit TV watching to social occasions to enhance intentional living.

The strategies discussed are primarily attributed to the presenter.
References to productivity methodologies from David Allen's "Getting Things Done" and the book "Make Time."

— 00:06 — « Time is really our most valuable non-renewable resource. »

— 02:20 — « The single biggest productivity hack of all time is finding a way to enjoy what you're doing. »

— 04:20 — « The five minute rule has two components: if I'm struggling to do something, I can just get started for five minutes. »

— 09:35 — « I am not allowed to watch TV unless it's with friends. »

— 11:01 — « I realized hang on, I'm actually not proud of that time I spent watching TV. »