How to be productive on the pot
Here's a slightly unusual productivity tip that I heard today but I'm definitely going to give it a try!
Next time you go to the bathroom - leave your phone behind.
Instead leave a book there to read. This should be a book which is either relevant to your business or something like a personal development book. You can also leave a notebook and pen there too.
Next time you go to do your business, instead of scrolling through social media, pick up your book and read something useful (and jot down some notes too)
Even if you only spend 5-10 minutes a day doing this it will significantly add up over time. It’s a simple strategy that enables you to spend time improving yourself learning a new skill or developing yourself.
It also doesn't need you to find any time in a busy day since it uses time that would usually be otherwise unproductive. (Yeah I can think of a few puns here too)
Hope you find that useful.
Regards
Dave
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Awesome tip
BUT
Not sure I want to.do.that
This is where I have my most creative moments
Not social media but writing down my thoughts for my next topic for my niches
Hi Simone
No worries. Glad you have found a source for your creativity!
Have a great weekend
Dave
Haha...wasn't sure which pot you were referring to, and I was thinking this would be the one...
Oh yeah, it's what I call any type of book or magazine as 'bathroom reading material'. As a kid, my sisters were always waiting to use rhe bathroom cuz I was in there reading...
Used to stash my book behind the tank and wall...lol.
Rudy
Hi Rudy
Good to hear that you were pioneering this idea years ago, although your sisters might not have been so pleased about it 😀
Dave
i know there was a shortage of loo rolls but books....criminal.....lol....
not having a phone its the only thing to do...
but is very interruptive as it just starts to get intersting in the book and there goes the call ' are you going to be long' ....
will need to finish that chapter later......
phil
Yeah I know what you mean. A good book could mean longer than usual in the bathroom and a grumpy knock on the door!
Dave
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First, Dave - I've always been a huge germaphobe - so the phone doesn't comes with me. And if I'm in PUBLIC? Oh it stays in my pockets.
Second - I'm terrible at multitasking. Even though most of us should be on "auto-pilot" when we're in the rest room, I still need to focus!
I actually spend it intentionally thinking (on some idea or project) and if an idea comes, I quickly go and write it down - once I've finished taking care of business! 😁
Isaiah 😊
Hi Isaiah
Your second paragraph made me laugh!
Its good that you can do some creative thinking while taking care of business and taking notes asap is very important too. It's too easy to forget good ideas if we dont!
Dave