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You might be someone who feels overwhelmed and stressed by a never-ending to-do list, constantly fighting distractions, or struggling to find enough hours in the day to get everything done. Maybe you’re frustrated with procrastination, multitasking that drains your focus, or simply wish there was a way to work smarter, not harder.
In "Time Management Hacks: Unlock 10+ Hours of Extra Productivity" you’ll discover my strategies and tools that can give you a critical edge — saving you between 5-10+ hours per week.
You might be someone who feels overwhelmed and stressed by a never-ending to-do list, constantly fighting distractions, or struggling to find enough hours in the day to get everything done. Maybe you’re frustrated with procrastination, multitasking that drains your focus, or simply wish there was a way to work smarter, not harder.
In "Time Management Hacks: Unlock 10+ Hours of Extra Productivity" you’ll discover my strategies and tools that can give you a critical edge — saving you between 5-10+ hours per week.
This course is designed to tackle these common issues head-on, providing you with a comprehensive toolkit of productivity strategies, techniques, and software for effective time management and to maximise your efficiency.
You work so hard already, now it’s time to work smarter too. By mastering time management techniques, overcoming procrastination, and leveraging powerful AI and automation tools, you'll find that the elusive "extra" time you've been seeking is finally within reach.
How You'll Gain a 10+ Hour Advantage:
Time Management Techniques: Learn how to apply the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) and Parkinson’s Law to your daily routine, ensuring that you focus on the tasks that truly move the needle. By optimising your workflow and eliminating unnecessary tasks, you’ll free up valuable time each day. Now, the only question is what are you going to do with all your extra free time?
Procrastination Solutions: Understand the science behind procrastination and use techniques like Activation Energy and Achieving Flow State to overcome it. Imagine working in a state of peak focus, where distractions fade away, and productivity comes naturally. Aah, productivity bliss.
Boosting Productivity with AI Tools: Unleash the power of AI productivity to revolutionize your workflow. Learn how to supercharge your efficiency using advanced AI tools. Imagine managing your time with ease by applying time management with AI—tools like ChatGPT help you brainstorm, draft, and complete tasks faster than ever. You’ll learn to integrate AI into your everyday processes, helping you manage projects, work with large amounts of data in Google Sheets, prioritize tasks, and reduce decision fatigue. Explore how AI productivity techniques can save you valuable hours each week by streamlining your daily workflows, to-do lists, and even supporting task management on platforms like Trello and ClickUp.
Automate Your Workflows with Make and Zapier: Say goodbye to boring and repetitive tasks and hello to streamlined automation workflows that save you time and effort. Learn step-by-step setting up a Make automation and Zapier automation, allowing you to create an automation workflow that handles the busy work for you. Discover how to automate with Make (formerly known as Integromat), linking your favorite apps so they work together seamlessly—whether it’s scheduling updates, sending reminders, or automating email follow-ups. With hands-on demonstrations, you’ll discover how Make .com and Zapier empower you to build workflows that align with your specific needs. With Make automation, you’ll have the confidence to automate tasks across multiple platforms, letting these powerful tools do the heavy lifting while you focus on high-impact activities.
Advanced Productivity Strategies: Once the foundation is set we dive into SMART Goals Setting, Time Blocking Techniques, and Daily Task Planning. You’ll learn how to prioritize your Most Important Tasks (MITs) and create a schedule that works for you, not against you.
Email Management Techniques: Say goodbye to email overload with techniques like the 5-Minute Email Rule and Batch Email Processing. Whether it’s streamlining your email management with Gmail Productivity Tools, you’ll achieve Inbox Zero faster than ever before, and maintain it with ease using Priority Email Management strategies.
What Makes This Course Different? This isn’t just another productivity course. It’s a carefully crafted program designed to meet the real needs of busy professionals, freelancers, remote workers and entrepreneurs.
Packed with over 9.5 hours of the latest productivity hacks, AI tools, and automation insights, this course is your all-in-one resource. It might seem daunting, but feel free to dip in to the sections that solve your toughest challenges now, and explore the rest whenever you're ready. It’s like having a productivity and automation library at your fingertips, always ready to help you save time and work smarter.
With over 20 years of experience in e-commerce and business management, I’ve honed these techniques in the real world, and now I’m passing them on to you. This course integrates practical tools with cutting-edge strategies, ensuring that you don’t just learn—you transform the way you work.
Your Instructor: During my 20 years of professional experience I've been a freelancer, 7-figure business owner and Head of Ecommerce for a European food tech startup with clients like Uber Eats and Bolt Food. I understand the pressure of managing multiple responsibilities and the frustration that comes with not having enough time.
My biggest goal for you is to experience the same productivity breakthroughs that have helped me grow successful businesses and maintain a balanced life. Together, we'll turn your struggles into strengths to squeeze out more from your professional life.
What’s Included: When you enrol in this course, you’ll gain lifetime access to:
Over 10+ hours of video lessons and resources filled with actionable productivity hacks and strategies.
3,500+ Templates (Excel, MS Office and Notion)
Automation files: JSON blueprints for Make automation, and Zapier Zap, to use and learn from.
AI Prompt Framework Guide.
Access to a supportive community where you can ask questions, share your progress, and connect with others on the same journey.
By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand how to unlock your 10-hour advantage, but you’ll also have the tools and techniques to sustain it for the long term.
So, let’s make this happen for you. Are you ready to revolutionise the way you work? I’ll see you inside.
Learn how to categorize your time usage to maximize productivity by identifying activities that waste, spend, or invest your time effectively.
Understand the hidden costs of multi-tasking and cognitive switching, and learn strategies to enhance your focus and productivity by doing less, but better.
Identify common procrastination activities and develop strategies to overcome them, leading to increased productivity and focus.
Learn how to implement the 80/20 Rule to focus on the few tasks that drive the most results, helping you to work smarter, not harder.
Discover how Parkinson’s Law can work in your favor by setting tighter deadlines and learning techniques to prevent work from expanding unnecessarily.
Learn how to consistently enter and sustain a flow state where productivity peaks, enabling you to produce your best work effortlessly.
Master the art of breaking down large, daunting projects into manageable steps, making them easier to tackle and complete on time.
Learn how to strategically plan and execute projects by breaking them down into actionable, clear steps using a Work Breakdown Structure.
Discover why starting tasks early can lead to stronger momentum and better results, and learn how to identify the best times to begin your most critical tasks
Learn how to lower the resistance to starting tasks by mastering the concept of activation energy, helping you to kickstart your productivity with ease.
Explore how proper note-taking techniques can help you stay organized, keep track of tasks, and ultimately enhance your productivity.
Discover the best note-taking apps that can help you stay organized, capture your ideas more efficiently, and enhance your daily productivity.
Learn the ACTION method to take structured, actionable meeting notes, ensuring clarity and accountability in all your meetings.
Unlock the full potential of delegation, outsourcing, and automation to focus on high-value tasks, freeing up your time for what really matters.
Test your knowledge on the productivity key concepts and principles
Learn how to set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-based goals that pave the way for sustained success and enhanced productivity.
Discover how to identify and tackle your Most Important Tasks (MITs) each day to maximize your productivity and build unstoppable momentum.
Master the art of planning your week and day with MITs to stay laser-focused on what truly matters, ensuring consistent progress and productivity.
Learn a rapid technique to prioritize tasks within minutes, ensuring that your day starts with the most impactful activities at the top.
Utilise the MVP strategy to hit your goals faster by focusing on the essential milestones, iterating as you go, and avoiding perfectionism.
Simplify your strategy by zeroing in on the one key metric that drives your success, making your productivity efforts more targeted and effective.
Implement themed days to batch similar tasks together, enhancing focus, reducing decision fatigue, and maintaining a productive rhythm throughout the week.
Learn how to balance creative and managerial tasks by adopting a maker vs. manager schedule, ensuring you have dedicated time for deep work and leadership.
Discover how to structure your day with time blocking to reduce distractions, manage your time more effectively, and achieve peak productivity.
Learn how to standardise repetitive tasks using templates, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work guides to save time, reduce errors, and boost productivity.
Discover how to save time and ensure consistency in your communication by using auto-text and text expander tools, streamlining repetitive typing tasks.
Supercharge your productivity with Phrase Express by automating text snippets, enhancing accuracy, and simplifying your workflow. PhraseExpress to the rescue, this handy tool will save you hours from typing every week.
Level up your productivity game with Phrase Express, and essential tool for elite productivity. Let's explore PhraseExpress and what makes it so powerful.
We dive deeper to discover advanced features and uses for Phrase Express. See what's possible and how you can transform your workflows using PhraseExpress.
Learn how task trackers can help you organize and manage your workload effectively, making it easier to stay on top of your goals and deadlines.
Explore Trello’s powerful features for visual task management, including Kanban boards, labelling, and automation to streamline your projects and boost productivity.
Dive into ClickUp’s versatile task management capabilities, including customizable interfaces and powerful collaboration tools, to elevate your productivity.
Find out about additional productivity tools that can significantly cut down the time spent on tasks each week, making your workflow more efficient and effective.
Learn how Airtable helps you to manage data efficiently, automate repetitive tasks, and collaborate seamlessly with your team.
Discover how Snagit can help you easily capture and annotate screenshots, record videos, and create instructional media, making it an essential tool for productivity.
Explore how dictation and speech-to-text tools can dramatically increase your writing speed, reduce errors, and minimize physical strain.
Learn how to use Canva’s powerful design and collaboration features, such as content templates and design automation, to streamline your creative process.
Learn practical techniques to manage your inbox efficiently, reducing the time spent on emails and freeing up time for more valuable tasks.
Discover the 5-minute email rule to handle emails quickly and efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to your workflow and a more productive day.
Learn the 4Ds method—Delete, Delegate, Defer, Do—to categorize and manage your emails effectively, keeping your inbox organized and under control.
Implement batch processing techniques to handle emails in focused sessions, improving efficiency and reducing the constant distraction of incoming messages
Master the Gmail Priority Star Method to ensure you focus on the most important emails first, enhancing your productivity and task management.
Learn how to setup your inbox for unbeatable email efficiency.
Explore how Gmelius can streamline your email tasks, automate sequences, and manage your inbox more effectively, transforming your email productivity.
Learn how to use Lipsurf for voice control and dictation to dramatically speed up email writing and browsing, reducing physical strain and increasing efficiency.
Elevate your productivity by leveraging automation tools that function like a tireless personal assistant, streamlining repetitive tasks and boosting your efficiency
Learn how to use Zapier to automate workflows with thousands of apps, saving time, reducing errors, and enhancing productivity through simple, no-code solutions.
Create a Daily Email Digest automation with Zapier: A Step-by-Step Mini-Project. You'll learn how to setup and implement a Zapier automation from scratch using Gmail and ChatGPT to schedule and receive a summarised daily email digest, bringing together important information into a single, convenient email that's quick and easy to read.
Discover Make.com (formerly Integromat), your new best friend in automation. You'll learn about its capabilities for creating complex, intelligent workflows with minimal coding, allowing for advanced automation and real-time data synchronization. The Make automation platform will help you to automate all those repetitive and boring tasks so you can focus on what matters most to you.
Let's dive into automating with Make.com (formerly Integromat) to create a simple yet efficient automation that compiles a daily task summary from different apps such as Email (Gmail), Google Sheets, and Trello, ensuring you stay on top of your tasks from multiple sources. By the end of this lesson you'll have a firm grasp on how to create simple automations using the Make automation platform.
Unlock the power of no-code automation with these top free tools that simplify your workflows and save you time. Go beyond well known platforms like Make.com (formerly Integromat) and Zapier to connect apps, automate repetitive tasks, and supercharge your productivity—all without writing a single line of code. Whether you’re new to low-code automation or an experienced user, this lesson uncovers more solution to start building smarter, scalable workflows. These AI-driven and budget-friendly automation platforms will help you develop your automation journey further than you thought possible.
Discover how AI can transform your productivity by automating tasks, providing insights, and helping you achieve more in less time.
Explore other advanced automation tools to streamline business processes, reduce manual effort, and significantly enhance your productivity.
Learn the basics of AI, its applications, and how it has evolved into a critical tool for enhancing productivity in modern work environments.
Compare the features and capabilities of ChatGPT and Gemini, and learn which AI tool is best suited for various productivity tasks.
Master the art of creating effective prompts to guide AI tools in generating useful, accurate, and creative outputs, maximizing their productivity benefits.
Understand how defining roles and personas in your prompts can lead to more specific, engaging, and relevant responses from AI tools.
Learn a structured approach to crafting prompts that consistently yield high-quality outputs from AI tools, ensuring reliable performance every time.
Explore practical examples of how Gemini and ChatGPT can be used to brainstorm ideas, create project to-do lists, generate meeting agendas, and perform competitive analysis.
We explore the power of ChatGPT and use it for some real world scenarios.
We fire up Gemini and use it for some real world scenarios.
Combine AI capabilities with Google Workspace extensions to automate tasks, summarize data, and enhance content creation, saving you time and effort.
Use PhraseExpress to create a library of quick-access prompts for efficient use of AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, streamlining your AI interactions.
Explore a range of AI-powered tools that go beyond basic chat functions, helping you innovate, automate, and gain insights across various aspects of your work.
Discover how AI tools like InVideo can help you quickly create high-quality videos, streamlining the video production process and enhancing your content strategy.
Discover the power of Writesonic, Chatsonic and Audiosonic for creating engaging human-like content with AI.
Use Otter.ai for real-time transcription, speaker identification, and easy search and highlights, making your meetings and interviews more productive and organised.
Discover a new feature called ChatGPT Canvas inside of ChatGPT ! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to leverage Canvas as your ultimate text and visualization tool. From formatting text, expanding ideas, and automatically adding emojis to a piece of text content to adjusting reading levels, this feature-rich built-in editor streamlines your workflow. But that’s not all—see how Canvas transforms data into professional charts and data visualization, perfect for automating reports and creating impactful executive summaries. By the end of this lesson, you’ll not only save time but also craft content and reports that truly impress. Perfect for beginners and intermediate users looking to unlock ChatGPT’s full potential!
Struggling with long email threads that eat up your time? In this lesson, we’ll explore how to use ChatGPT for email summaries, helping you simplify communication and stay productive. ChatGPT can pull out the key points from any conversation, turning confusing threads into easy-to-read updates.
You’ll learn:
How to set up ChatGPT to simplify your inbox and make email management a breeze.
The best prompts and tips for summarizing emails effectively, so you don’t miss any important details.
Practical examples of how AI can improve your productivity in work emails, group projects, or client updates.
Whether you're overwhelmed by your inbox or just want to streamline your workflow, this lesson will show you how to manage emails with AI tools like ChatGPT. Say goodbye to email overload and hello to clear, actionable summaries that save you time and energy.
Contracts and legal documents can be long and confusing, but with ChatGPT, you can quickly pull out the key points and understand what matters most. In this lesson, you’ll discover how to use AI to make summarising complex legal docs simple and stress-free.
What you’ll learn:
How to set up ChatGPT for extracting key points from contracts and legal documents.
Best practices for prompts to get clear, accurate, and legally relevant summaries.
Real-world examples to show how ChatGPT can help you save time and improve clarity when reviewing legal texts.
Whether you're managing business contracts, terms of service, or other legal docs, this lesson will show you how to simplify the process using ChatGPT. You’ll gain the tools to confidently analyze documents without wasting hours reading every detail.
Struggling to organize your ideas or kickstart your creative process? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT for brainstorming ideas and create custom mindmaps with a Custom GPT using the Whimsical Diagrams GPT. ChatGPT makes it easy to generate fresh concepts, while mindmaps help you organize those ideas visually, making this approach perfect for planning projects, solving problems, or ideation.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
How to use ChatGPT for brainstorming ideas: Quickly generate and structure thoughts for clarity.
How to create AI-powered mindmaps: Use Whimsical Diagrams to visually map out your plans and ideas.
Practical applications: Examples of using ChatGPT and the Whimsical Diagrams CustomGPT for brainstorming sessions, creative problem-solving, and strategic planning.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be equipped to use ChatGPT and Whimsical Diagrams for efficient, creative, and actionable brainstorming sessions.
You'll learn how to use structured AI prompting techniques. We'll focus on three easy-to-follow frameworks:
RTF (Role, Task, Format)
TAG (Task, Action, Goal)
CARE (Context, Action, Result, Example)
See them in action too.
These frameworks will help you define roles clearly, describe tasks simply, and set clear goals for better results. You'll see practical examples like writing helpful customer support replies, coming up with creative ideas, and making complicated processes easier to manage.
By the end, you'll have practical prompting skills and a prompt template you can start using right away. Download the prompts in the lesson resource.
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