The Productivist Round-Up: Top 3 lessons from the last 6 months

Have the past 6 months flown by for anyone else or is it just me?

• I’ve achieved some goals, like getting into an MBA program.

• I’m still working on others, like launching my Momentum Playbook. Stay tuned.

• I’ve let go of a few, like learning to do a split — after a painful hamstring sprain, I’m good not going there again for a while. 🥲

What about you?

At the end of this newsletter, I’ll share 10 prompts I used this weekend to reflect on my wins, lessons, and habits from the last 6 months.

Today, I’m reflecting on the Productivist journey:

• 26 value-packed newsletters

• Double the subscriber count compared to Jan 1st

• 53% open rate 🙏

This is truly amazing.

Sure, many improvements yet to be made.

But with our newsletter’s incredible performance, I’m so grateful for your support.

So to celebrate, I’m excited to share the top 3 lessons you’ve learned from the most popular issues, all chosen by you.

But, if you are thinking why revisit them...

1. I am presenting them in a new visual format. Your favourite!

2. If you’ve seen & loved them before, remember — repetition is key.

3. If you’ve missed them, you’re in for a treat!

Enjoy these top 3 and let me know which one is a game changer for you.

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Before we begin: Here’s what you might have missed in June…

• In issue #47 of The Productivist, I shared 5 powerful ways to get productively curious every day Access it here.

• In issue #46, you learnt how you can engineer your own luck. Access it here.

• In issue #45, I revealed 3 strategies to optimize your inbox management. Read it here.

• In issue #44, you discovered how to create your ideal pace in life. Check it out here.

Which one was your June’s favourite? Just hit reply and let me know! 🫶

Top lesson #1: The D.O.S.E. of happiness

Remember this neurotransmitter quartet?

• Dopamine

• Oxytocin

• Serotonin

• Endorphins

They influence everything from our mood and motivation to how we connect with others and experience joy.

I like to call it the D.O.S.E. of happiness.

Sure, you can boost these through unhealthy ways like sugar and alcohol.

But the terrible side effects and health risks, not to mention the short-lived nature of these methods, make them less appealing.

That’s why you should focus on natural ways to enhance your D.O.S.E. of happiness.

Here's how:

Dive deeper:

Top lesson #2: Advanced time-boxing

One of the best pieces of productivity and time management advice out there is:

There's no better way to achieve this than through time-boxing.

Yes, it's essentially just scheduling tasks on your calendar.

But if you've tried time-boxing in the past and found it difficult to stick to your plans, this visual is for you:

Dive deeper:

Top lesson #3: Boost your self-image

The most overlooked critical aspect of high performance:

Your self-image.

How you see yourself not only influences your thoughts and actions but also sets the tone for your daily interactions and long-term aspirations.

It affects every area of your life.

Tap into powerful strategies to boost your self-image in this visual:

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The Productivist Challenge: Reflect on these 10 questions about your past 6 months

It’s July 1st!

The perfect time to reflect on the past six months.

Make time this week to reflect on your experiences, wins, lessons, and habits - because that’s the only way to learn from your experience.

This newsletter is thriving because of you, your engagement, your feedback. I don’t take it for granted. Thank you very much.

Wish you a beautiful week ahead,

Valeriya

PS: What’s been the biggest lesson you’ve learnt this year so far? Share your thoughts by hitting reply or DMing me on LinkedIn!

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