During the last few months, my approach to getting things done has been very much based on what is urgent or what is on my mind, so not as productive as using my AutoFocus list. It has also involved using paper so I now have several lists and blog posts I’ve started at different times that I need to locate.
I’m very keen to get back on track with both my productivity and writing blog posts, therefore I plan to start making the most of my available time. I’m starting today, by writing this as I sit on Studland beach in Dorset between going for a sail and for a swim.
I have some interesting times ahead because I return to work in a few months and after a year away it will be a shock to the system! I want to develop good productivity habits now so I can implement these in the office and ensure I continue to get things done at home.
I can understand the feeling of not having an internet connection while on holiday. Even though you’re there to “get away from it all”, you tend to miss your chats and emails. One trick i learnt is (and this especially applies to coastal areas), go to the port where the cruise ships are parked and sit within a few meters from any of them. In most likeliness you’ll find an unsecured wi-fi connection. This is only for emergency situations, i don’t endorse hacking 🙂
I totally empathize with the feeling of lost time & productivity with the loss of connectivity! I find that keeping focused using mind maps and both sort and long term goals helps immensely, even when I get temporarily sidetracked.
This posts reminds me of when I lost my laptop computer on vacation. The funny thing was I think I was more productive without it… hehehehe…