- In today's busy culture and professional landscape,…it's likely you have a jam-packed day,…full of meetings that are either back to back…or scattered throughout the day.…Too many meetings can make getting work done…very challenging and exhausting.…Do you have a strategy on how you design your day?…Or rules you give yourself to make sure you're not…burning yourself out, or driving yourself bonkers?…Have you ever taken some time to figure out…what part of the day is the most efficient for you?…What if you could redesign the way you approach…completing tasks or the way you find…that magical creative time?…In this episode, I'm going to give you a few techniques…on how you can redesign your day,…just like you redesign products.…
Let's get started.…Just like any new redesign project,…let's first start by understanding the problem,…your calendar.…Use your calendar to your advantage,…and start by blocking off at least four…three hour work sessions each week.…If you are an individual contributor on your design team,…then you need to be mindful of your time.…
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