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I Built A Productivity System For My Creative Work, So Should You
The most creative work benefits from extended periods of focus rather than from checking items off a list. However, many productivity techniques offered in books and online are focused on the latter.
I’ve tried most of these systems, also some homemade ones, but they always seem to fall apart after a while and become more work to maintain than the benefits they provide.
I needed a straightforward approach that would regularly lead me into extended periods of intense concentration.
Some patterns have emerged after decades of experimentation with various systems. Even if a system didn’t work, I could always find parts that did.
I’ve put together a plan that works for me by combining only the components that have produced positive results.
What a productivity system for creative needs!
It’s always important to start with the fundamentals. As we begin to put the puzzle pieces together, they serve as a compass. What I’m searching for in a system for creative work is.
- It ought to engross us in the task long enough for a flow state to emerge.
- It ought to promote self-control and sharpen mental focus. Jumping between tasks is…
