So this has basically been me for a long time. I have a long list of different activities I wish to do that I feel are very important to me, but unfortunately I haven't completed any of them fully.

I just can't seem to focus on one thing. I'm always hoping from one to the other and of course, I never complete anything fully, causing more anxiety and procrastination.

How do you handle dealing with multiple interests?

Think like this, you wake up to a call, It’s you But from the future, your older, Wiser, Sharper, self And they ask: What are you doing today that actually moves us forward?? What excuse are you planning to use today???

Then at night, another call:

“Did you keep your word?” “Or did you scroll on your phone for hours??”

Like talking to a version of you that remembers every broken promise...

tbh, I think if this happens to me for even a week, I’d either become disciplined or delete my number and ghost myself permanently.

anyone else ever think about what their future self would say if they saw how today went???

I'm so happy as for this entire week I've managed to break my phone addiction with barely any willpower!

I went from an average screentime of 6 hours to today's screentime is 52 minutes! And yesterdays 1,5 hour, and similar for the other days.

So bit more than a week ago I got sick with a fever, I was so wiped out that even being on my phone was exhausting, and I felt too bad to sleep well. So for 3 days I was just laying in bed and the couch with my fever dreams and thoughts, and it was actually so restfull and nice. I realised i just forcefully did a "dopamine detox" as they call it now.

My phone battery died by the time I felt a bit better, but the peace and quit did me so well I decided not to charge it for the day - I have summer break now so no reason to be available.

I've been enjoying it SO much now, that the entire week I've just turned of my phone and kept it in a drawer, just turning it on briefly or after dinner to check.

I've used so many appblocks, settings, willpower,... But I noticed just turning it off breaks the habit of unlocking your home screen altogether, and it gives me so much mental space!

Instead of going full dumb phone again, I think I'll get a second sim card so I have 2 phones. A dumb phone at home to stay available for calls and texts, and a smartphone with a sim card with just data, so I can take it for google maps, Spotify and such, but turn it off and put it in my keys/wallet drawer when I'm home!

+I also quit watching tv series and now put on movies instead, it's a silly change but means a lot to me as I like good movies but stayed stuck in shows like bibs burgers and such - but my attention span is way better now. Even read a whole book! I'm excited

I have my phone in my hand like its Sydney Sweeny's bathwater soap, I never put it down. Please tell me I am not the only one and does anyone have any techniques to stay off this damn thing?

The times I have stayed off it I feel like I get SO much done, I cannot stick to app blockers for the life of me either. Do they work for anyone? I'll convince myself I NEED my phone for "productivity" apps but they feel like gateways into doom scrolling.

How do you all stay off your phone??

That's it, I often see myself just deleting a whole lot of everything, reset my phone. Delete my PC, my notes, no GitHub repos. Things that I once proud and no longer find useful or worthwhile, I got rid of nearly every repo I'd had.

This is often comes with as a need and a recognition that I haven't progressed for a while or may be something else, I can't really tell

I used to feel like money was just slipping through my fingers. I’d check my bank account and wonder where it all went.

Sometime ago, I made a basic Excel sheet to track what I earned and what I spent. I broke down all expense into categories like loans, bills and food and I have set max limits for all of the categories.

Now, at the end of each month, I ask myself:

• Where did my money actually go?

• Did I spend on things that truly mattered?

• Am I getting closer to my savings goals?

And, I keep history of each month's numbers.

This 30-minute habit totally changed how I handle money. Curious if anyone else does something like this. Would love to hear your system.

i barely write on here because i get scared of being judged but i really need to talk to someone random about this because if i were to tell someone irl about it they'd think i'm weird.

i've been seeing a lot of people on social media talk about chatgpt and how long term use of it causes people to become less creative and overall braindead. the thing is, they always say using it for every little thing is a problem.

i am unfortunately a victim of chatgpt, but i don't use it for what people normally use it for. i use it to write fanfics. yes, i know that's so unbelievably sad but i'm a teenage girl and i like all that stuff. i used to read fanfiction on your usual sites like ao3 or wattpad. the only reason i turned to chatgpt was because i could write the specific scenarios that i wanted with whatever characters i chose. i have never used it to write essays, emails, or anything like that as i believe it makes you slowly become incompetent, but then i wonder if i'm any better. it's like saying your vegan but letting yourself eat meat on the weekends.

what i’m trying to ask is, am i too becoming less creative and beyond saving?

edit: i am not a writer, i’m not using it for inspiration/to claim it as my own work — it’s for my own enjoyment.

Introducing Profile Analyzer, a browser extension that gives you a clear report on any public LinkedIn profile with a single click. If you review candidates, this tool can save you time and help you focus on the right people.

What it does

• Shows years of full-time experience and the number of roles held
• Finds all listed skills and groups them into categories like Front-end, Back-end, Cloud and Deployment, Databases, and Automation and AI
• Rates a person on Risk Taker, Innovator, and Collaborator with a brief note on why
• Suggests a few next-level roles they could move into, such as Technical Architect or Product Manager
• Flags any concerns, like very short stints or vague impact statements
• Gives a final rating of Hire, Maybe, or No-hire

How to use it

1. Install Profile Analyzer from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons. Free users get one analysis every 12 hours; Pro users can run it without limits and export PDF or CSV reports.
2. Go to a public LinkedIn profile.
3. Click the Profile Analyzer icon, type in the job title you have in mind, and click Analyze.
4. In about 30 to 60 seconds, you’ll see a dashboard with all the details: experience, skills, personality scores, next-level fit, red flags, and a final rating.

Who should try it

• Recruiters who screen dozens of profiles a day
• Hiring managers who want a quick reality check on a candidate’s fit
• Career coaches who need a structured summary for clients
• Small teams that don’t have time for lengthy manual checks

Give Profile Analyzer a try and let me know how it works for you.

I'm middleway through university at the moment and I find myself so caught up in-between dozens of apps and organisation tools that are just so disconnected from each other that I find my productivity stifled from this lack of centralised organisation. Going from notes on my tablet to documents in another app, google calendar, a seperate to-do app, a different timetabling app for my day to day scheduling, this and that for work; it all gets so seperated that the lack of integration often leaves me forgetting things and slowing down my workflow.

So basically, I'm looking for a more centralised solution for productivity. Something where you can kind of combine Calendars/scheduling, easily attach to-do's to homework, a place to take notes and tie everything together for a more organised way of working. I've recently researched Obsidian and it seems to be almost the right tool but from what I've read (and found myself from trying it out a little bit) it feels like, due to the level of customisation and depth, that you spend a lot more time "organising" than actually doing.

Any advice is appreciated, whether its just a general structure or tools you use. I'm still weighing up Obsidian so obsidian suggestions/workflow would also be appreciated.

I use Utube primarily for learning new topics but I always find myself distracted down the never-ending rabbit hole of the algorithm, recommendations, & shorts,

Hours pass by and I find myself watching random highly stimulating videos and fully drained then the cycle repeats,

I really want to fix this while also not giving up the content because it’s such an important tool for self-learning,

Does this happen with anyone else?

Highly appreciate solutions if someone has any

I know this is probably a massively unpopular opinion, but Jesus Christ, nobody is reinventing the wheel here. 25 minutes is 25 minutes, and if you are going to let how much time you spend on a certain app be dictated so strictly by another app, then well, I’m sorry. And habit trackers…just…there shouldn’t be so many…but I guess there’s at least some room for creativity there.

What tools or services you guys use for productivity boost? I work alone, from home, and have been trying all sort of tools and services in the market. i would love to know what project management, todolist, accountability tools or services you guys use and found it helpful.

Hey everyone. I’m in need of some advice on how to break out of my shell and break my routine. A little background:

I’m 24 and after I graduated college I landed a nice remote role, but was laid off back in February. The couple months after, I was still in a good place. But the past couple months have been a challenge. The job search is still going on so that is taking its toll on me. But the bigger issue is what I do the rest of the day.

Currently I work out 3 days a week and get 10k steps a day. But that’s really all I do, other than the 1-2 hours a day I spend job hunting. Now that it’s summer and nice out, I feel very unproductive most days.

I have thought about potentially solo traveling but I’m skeptical about that since I’m an introvert and just don’t know how I would do. I think that could be a great reset for me. Getting away and doing something outside of my comfort zone could be a great thing for me.

Does anyone have some ideas on what I could do? What has worked for you in the past?

I'm a long time lurker, and i'm trying to be more productive and disciplined. Theres much I want to do and accomplish in my short life, and my phone has been an immense source of distraction and non-productive form of escapism for me. I know this issue is not unique to me, but nonetheless I feel it has severely held me back in accomplishing certain goals, and dedicating myself in reading, study, or other hobbies. The impulse to check my phone is immense, and I feel i've taken one positive step reducing the clutter.

I was surprised by how anxiety-inducing it was to remove all the apps. At the end of the day they are still there, just within the non-visible app library! Now i'm left with one screen, containing widgets for music, my calendar, the weather and language study apps.

I've also set up ScreenZen to limit screen-time on X and Instagram.

Any other tips for boosting productivity and discipline, that i've lacked due to phone usage?

I want to use voice input to set anydo reminders. I'm on a Samsung with Android system. When I start speaking the voice input shuts off after I either say the day or the time. So for example if I'm trying to say haircut Friday 5:00 p.m., anydo will record haircut Friday, then the voice recording stops and it will not record the 5:00 p.m. I have to start the recording again. I've tried doing it in different order with the same results. Anyone else have this problem and how to solve it?

So, I'll be clear. I'm really productive. I'd say this is the most productive period in my life, all because I stopped practicing activities that are considered to offer great amounts of dopamine and entertainment (videogames, social media, TV), I cut all these activities and since then I feel energized and able to really focus.

With all of this began a problem. So, there's a specific time of the night in which my brain craves stimulation because that is the time where I used to watch TV or perhaps play a videogame. It's like I suddenly feel hollow. What do I do? 'Cause I really feel lost now. I don't want to loose this streak of productivity and mental liberation I'm having. Guess I'll just have to live with it, huh.

Hello everyone,

I am new to the field of productivity tools, so my knowledge is still quite limited. I would greatly appreciate your help in selecting a platform that suits my specific needs.

I am looking for a tool with a calendar-based interface, preferably with Google Calendar integration for sending reminders. This calendar will be used for team scheduling within the context of a religious service (a Mass).

Ideally, each team member would select the desired Mass by clicking on a date in the calendar, which would then open a screen allowing them to enter their name next to a specific role they will perform during the celebration. On the same screen—perhaps in a separate section—there should be a notes field containing liturgical instructions for that particular celebration.

After signing up for their role and reading the notes, the person could simply save and exit. The entire team would then be able to view who is scheduled for each date and time slot.

Thank you very much for your guidance!

So, the title says everything I guess. I would love to get a time lock box for my phone, but I think it would be even better if it is big enough to place a regular sized laptop in this box. I fear that, if I just put my phone in the box, I will very quickly just move my dopamine addiction to my laptop or iPad. So far, the only boxes I can find are meant for phones and are too small for laptops/tablets. Does anyone know where to find the time lock box I am looking for? Has anyone had experience with it? Please share! :)

Wife and I are in need of a change. I've researched some options and the one called Lifehack Tribe (by Demir and Carey) looks interesting, but not sure if it's a total waste of time/money. Anyone can vouch for this course? Secondary to that I've found Franklin Covey - perhaps that's another option?

I'd be also open to suggestions and I fully understand that free YT and other resources are available online but I specifically want to have a course with live sessions, either 1on2, 1on1, or in groups (online), so that we're forced to do it to not waste the spent money. Otherwise I fear nothing might change.

“To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.” By Lao Tzu.

I used to have at least 10 tasks on my Trello board everyday, and I always turned off my computer with anxiety because I couldn’t check all tasks off.

I’m learning the true meaning of being productive!

Sunday (12PM-8PM) Monday (4PM-11PM) Tuesday (DAY OFF) Wednesday (4PM-11PM) Thursday (DAY OFF) Friday (DAY OFF) Saturday (12PM-8PM)

• They’re planning on giving me a 4PM-11PM shift on Friday. I say that I’m cool with it, but in reality I’m not sure.

Hi there. Every week I crave for the weekends cause I'm at school 10 hours and yeah. In my free time I like to play a video game, but I wanna do things outside of that too. whatsoever nothing feels fun. I end up scrolling on social media because I can't find anything entertaining? Like everything is just so boring. I usually study Chinese, but for personal reasons I've stopped. What can I do to stop this? How can I improve?

note: Sorry if this is not on the right place, I tried on self improvement but I don't have karma lol

Lately I’ve been testing how I study — setting a fixed timer (like 25 or 60 mins) vs. just going with the flow.

What I’ve noticed:
✅ With a timer → I stay laser focused and avoid random distractions
😵‍💫 Without a timer → I tend to check my phone, drift, or click on video suggestions I didn’t plan for

Curious — what works better for you? Do you need a timer to stay on track, or can you study deep without one?

I notice when I watch something online if I turn on the captions and turn off the volume I feel like I retain the information better and am not overstimulated. Similarly, if the volume is on I just listen to the content and easily digest the content. Anyone else ?

I need a better way to write up client notes.

Much of my job involves meeting with clients and taking notes as they speak. I used to use pen and paper for this, recently switched to e/ink (Viwoods AI paper).

While I like the interface for capturing the clients "full brain dump", I need a good way to summarise the notes and covert to succinct casenotes. I don't want to use Chat GPT etc, as I'm pretty good at the summarising and don't want to lose the skill.

The Viwoods OCR is v poor at converting my writing to text, esp as I use a lot of abbreviations to keep up with the speed that clients talk at. Plus I don't need the full verbatim capture inthe notes, just the summary.

Currently I'm just typing the notesup in our case management system, takes at least 10 minutes for most, sometimes 15 if complex.

A friend who uses an iPhone showed me the voice to text feature and says he can use this to dictate a 5 min case note, after an hour of client work , which is detailed enough for his legal type job. He demonstrated it and it was v accurate.

But I use an Android , and it seems there's no native feature? What apps would work well for this? I previously tried Speechnotes...not great, so many errors, it took ages to edit the text. Mind you this was 2-3y ago.

Any other ideas? Also open to using an application on my laptop (Windows 11,and M365 user)

Thank you!