Rudrakshi Gaur’s Post

Feeling overwhelmed by the 24-hour daily time limit filled with endless tasks and commitments? 😰  Mondays are your chance to break free and reset! Discover the full potential of your week with our guide to the 168-hour method.  Read on to see how you can balance your professional and personal life by mastering every hour of your week. Ready for a more productive, less stressful week? 🙌🏼  #productivity #worktips #timemanagement

“𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒚” 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆. 𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒙 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕. Ever had a day when you were “busy” from dawn to dusk, yet you couldn’t point to a meaningful thing you’d achieved by nightfall? This isn’t just you. It’s the 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 at work. We’re caught in a culture where busyness feels like success but often leads to burnout. Pair that with endless scrolling on social media (what the authors call “Infinity Pools”), and it’s no wonder we feel like time is slipping away. What if I told you there’s a way to take back control? In Make Time, Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky offer a 𝟒-𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 that shifts you from reacting to the world to intentionally designing your day: - 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Choose one meaningful task to be your focus. Just one. ✨ - 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫: Limit distractions. (Pro tip: Turn off notifications. Yes, all of them.) 🚫📱 - 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐳𝐞: Boost your energy with small changes; move your body, eat better and rest well. ⚡💤 - 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭: At the end of the day, ask yourself: What worked? What didn’t? How can I do better tomorrow? 🔄 It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being intentional. Imagine finishing your day feeling fulfilled, because you made time for what mattered. Now tell me, what’s the one thing you’d make time for today if you could? Drop it in the comments, I’d love to know! #49daysVALinkedInBootcampWithTMA #Day11ofVALinkedInBootcamp #LinkedInForCreators #BookReview #IntentionalLiving

🌟 Unlock Your Potential with Time Blocking 🌟 Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed with our endless everyday to-do tasks? Let me introduce you to the Power of Time Blocking and how it has helped change my life. Improved Focus: Time Blocking has helped me focus on tackling one specific task at a time. Efficiency: It has sky rocketed my productivity to new heights by getting so much done in less time. Balance: I’m now more productive and have found the right balance between work and my personal life. How Do You Time Block you ask? Here are 3 quick and easy steps. 1. Plan: I plan by outlining my tasks for the day the night before. 2. Prioritize: I figure out my main key tasks and prioritize them accordingly by the level of their importance. 3. Block Time: I assign specific time periods to block for each task. 4. Stick to It: Lastly, I follow the schedule to the tee. I'd love to hear your thoughts! Have you tried time blocking? How has it boosted your productivity? Let’s share our tips and help each other thrive! 🚀✨ #TimeBlocking #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance #SuccessTips

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞. You wake up, determined to have a productive day. But then... -You hit snooze (again). -You’re checking emails in bed. -And your coffee is cold before you’ve even had a chance to drink it. I’ve been there. I used to start my days feeling guilty and overwhelmed, watching time slip through my fingers. Then, I stumbled upon Atomic Habits by James Clear, and one sentence hit me like a ton of bricks "𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑔𝑜𝑎𝑙𝑠. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑠." Here’s the truth: My systems? They were as broken as a Wi-Fi signal on a Monday morning. 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞: 1️⃣ 𝐖𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐔𝐩 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 - Put your alarm across the room to force movement. 2️⃣ 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 - Charge your phone outside the bedroom. 3️⃣ 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 - Prep overnight oats the night before. 4️⃣ 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨-𝐝𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 - Tackle 3 key tasks daily. 5️⃣ 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Start with 10 minutes of focused work. 6️⃣ 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 - Check emails at scheduled times. 7️⃣ 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 - Stand, stretch, hydrate during slumps. 8️⃣ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 - Ask, “Could this be an email?” 9️⃣ 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - Use headphones or focus apps. 🔟 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 -Acknowledge one small success daily. Pick one of these habits and try it tomorrow. Start small, and build momentum! What’s been your biggest productivity challenge lately? Drop a comment I’d love to hear your thoughts! #AtomicHabits #ProductivityHacks #MorningRoutine #WorkSmart #TimeManagement #HabitBuilding #WorkLifeBalance #ProductivityTips #GoalSetting #SmallWins #FocusAndGrow #PersonalDevelopment #CoachLife

Hustling from meeting to meeting, project to project - that had been my norm for months. I was riding the adrenaline wave of deadlines and deliverables, spinning multiple plates to keep everything afloat. But it took a simple check-in from a friend to make me pause and realize the importance of a pulse check: "Hey Marcus, how are you doing? Like really doing. Not the work stuff, but you as a person? You good?" Those words hit me like a ton of bricks. Not only did I not have an immediate answer but as I quickly ruffled through my mental inventory of thoughts, I questioned when was the last time I paused to ask myself this. This mental alarm clock reminded me of a quote that has stuck with me from Claudia Black "Self-care is not a selfish act, it's simply good stewardship of the only gift I have." This was a reminder that yes, I'm an employee but I am also a human being. For those of you who consistently check in with yourself, great job! As for myself, I have some work to do. These pulse checks can certainly help cultivate resilience and sustainable growth. It's a simple act, but one with profound ripple effects. Let's check-in with ourselves, listen deeply, and make space to realign with our core values and reignite our passion. After all, that's what enables us to show up more fully - in our work and life. #SelfCare #PulseCheck #TimeOut #MentalHealth #Balance

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 Ever felt stuck on a problem, no matter how hard you try? Sometimes, the best thing you can do is take a pause.  𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀   When you’re overworked, your brain’s focus narrows, making it harder to see solutions. Stepping away allows your mind to switch to “diffuse mode,” where it subconsciously processes information. This is why solutions often pop up during a walk or a casual break.  𝗠𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲   Once, I spent hours debugging an issue without success. Frustrated, I took a break. The next day, with a clear head, the solution seemed obvious. Distance helped me see the problem differently.  𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁   1. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆: Take a walk or grab a coffee.   2. 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀: Work on another task or explore a hobby.   3. 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗢𝗻 𝗜𝘁: A fresh morning can bring fresh ideas.  𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀   Breaks aren’t unproductive—they’re strategic. They refresh your mind and often make problem-solving faster and easier.  Have you ever solved a tough problem after taking a break? Let’s share stories and remind ourselves: sometimes, slowing down is the best way to move forward. 🚶♂️☕  #ProblemSolving #TakeABreak #DeveloperLife #WorkLifeBalance #ThinkDifferent #BreakToBuild #PersonalGrowth #MentalClarity

Feeling scattered or unprepared when switching between tasks? Here’s the game-changer: pad your schedule with transitional time. ✨ Why it works: 1. Gives you a moment to reset and refocus. 2. Helps you show up fully present for what’s next. 3. Reduces the chaos of rushing from one thing to another. Be honest about what you need. For some, 5 minutes might work. For others (like us!), it’s 15–30 minutes to get in the right headspace truly. Transitional time isn’t wasted—it’s how you ensure quality over quantity in everything you do.🌟 What’s your ideal buffer time? Normalize pacing yourself.💡 - #pacing #intentionalliving #lifecoaching #empathy #empathycoaching #emotionalintelligence #selfcare #personaldevelopment #selflove #selfcompassion

I have to admit something. Once again I caught myself wasting time. Maybe it was scrolling, getting stuck overthinking, or letting small distractions pull me away from what really matters. Whatever the reason, no matter how much I talk about tools and strategies, I’m guilty of forgetting to use them sometimes. Life happens 🤷♀️ So, here’s my nudge for all of us to refocus: 🔹 Define what matters most – What are your top 3 priorities today or this week? Write them down. Seeing them clearly helps avoid getting derailed. 🔹 Set boundaries with distractions – Whether it’s a timer, “do not disturb” mode, or scheduling downtime, limit time spent on things that don’t add value. 🔹 Plan your day with intention – Even 5-10 minutes to map out your day can create focus and clarity. 🔹 Reflect when you drift – Ask yourself: Does this align with what I care about right now? What distracted me and why? 🔹 Be kind but accountable – It’s okay to slip up, and it’s important we hold ourselves to what we know works. There will be times we get off track and that’s ok, as long as we catch ourselves and realign with what truly matters. What tools or strategies help you stay focused on what’s important? I’d love to hear your tips because we’re all a work in progress. #FocusOnWhatMatters #StopWastingTime #IntentionalLiving #MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth #StayFocused #Accountability #SelfImprovement

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 You know those days where it feels like your to-do list just keeps growing faster than you can check things off? Yesss, that's me today. It’s almost like my tasks have decided to form their own little club and throw a party without inviting me! But here’s what I’ve learned: it’s all about perspective and tiny wins. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, I decided to: 1️⃣𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 (because, let’s face it, sometimes juggling is unavoidable). 2️⃣ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 (yes, sending that one email counts!). 3️⃣ 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 “𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝟱” 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 (because my brain deserves it). Oh, and let’s not forget the power of a good snack, nothing fuels creativity like a bowl of spicy peppered chicken wings or fresh pineapple juice. It’s funny how life keeps throwing challenges, but somehow, when you find those small moments of joy, the big stuff feels manageable. So, if you’re having a whirlwind kind of day, here’s my little advice: - Laugh at the chaos. - Reward yourself for showing up. - Keep going, because you’ve got this! 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀? Drop your tips or favorite productivity hacks in the comments, I’m always looking for new ideas! #Day5of #14daysvisibilitywithUduak #BusyDays #RandomThoughts #SmallWins #ProductivityHacks #WorkLifeBalance #StayMotivated #LinkedInChallenge #FunOnLinkedIn

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁!   Yesterday, I was buried deep in deadlines and promised myself I’d meet them all.   Also, skipped lunch.   Because, in my opinion, that was the best I could do to save my time and energy and commit myself to work hard without breaks until I met all my deadlines.   𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧?   After struggling with my energy for a couple of hours, I found myself drawn to the window, mesmerized by the rain outside.   Breaking my commitment felt like a major misstep.   But to my surprise, a short escape actually boosted my focus!   However, it led me to a surprising discovery.   "𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 = 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗽"   𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀?   This experience has taught me a valuable lesson: short breaks are essential for peak performance.   From now on, I will always include short breaks in my schedule to maintain my productivity and effectiveness.   P.S. Did you enjoy the rain yesterday?   P.P.S. What’s your go-to productivity hack?   #ProductivityHack #WorkSmart #WorkLifeBalance #BoostYourFocus #EfficiencyTips #ShortBreaks #PeakPerformance #ProductivityTips #TimeManagement #ProfessionalGrowth #WorkplaceWellness #FocusBoost #CareerAdvice #ProductivityPowerUp #MindfulWork #ProductivityStrategy