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Saturday, May 03, 2025

TIP: Clever Life or Career Hacks

The 2Minute rule

Here are 20 clever life and career hacks—a mix of practical strategies, mindset shifts, and habits that can make your life smoother and your career stronger:


🔧 Life Hacks

  1. Use the 2-Minute Rule: If something takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately. It keeps your to-do list light and your space tidy.

  2. Set a 5-Minute Timer to Start Tasks: Beat procrastination by committing to just 5 minutes. You’ll often keep going.

  3. Batch Similar Tasks: Do emails, errands, or calls in dedicated blocks to save mental energy and reduce context switching.

  4. Use “Calendar Blocking”: Plan your day with time blocks for focused work, breaks, and admin to stay on track and avoid overload.

  5. Declutter Digitally: Unsubscribe from newsletters and mute non-essential notifications to regain focus and peace.

  6. Preload Decisions: Set out clothes, prep meals, and make key choices the night before. Fewer morning decisions = less stress.

  7. Name Your Wi-Fi Something Funny: Like “FBI Surveillance Van” or “DropItLikeItsHotspot” – harmless humour brightens the day.

  8. Keep a “Done” List: Instead of only tracking what’s left to do, note what you’ve completed. It boosts motivation and self-confidence.

  9. Automate Bills and Savings: Avoid late fees and grow your savings without thinking about it.

  10. Use the “6-12-18-24 Rule”: Break screen time with activities like 6 mins of movement, 12 mins of reading, 18 mins of chores, etc.


💼 Career Hacks

  1. Send Recap Emails: After meetings, send a short summary. It shows initiative, improves clarity, and boosts your credibility.

  2. Ask “How Can I Help?” Often: It’s a small phrase that builds goodwill, visibility, and leadership reputation.

  3. Keep a Brag File: Save compliments, achievements, and wins in one folder. Great for performance reviews or résumés.

  4. Learn to Say No (Politely): Protect your time by declining extra tasks unless they align with your goals.

  5. Master One “Power Skill”: Like public speaking, Excel, or Canva. One well-honed skill can make you indispensable.

  6. Use LinkedIn Like a Journal: Regularly post what you’re learning or working on. It builds your personal brand over time.

  7. Follow the “80/20 Rule”: Focus on the 20% of tasks that deliver 80% of the results. Prioritise impact.

  8. Turn Meetings into Emails: When possible, suggest handling simple updates via email instead of unnecessary meetings.

  9. Keep a Running “Wins & Lessons” Doc: Each week, jot down wins and what you learned. It sharpens awareness and progress tracking.

  10. Network Laterally, Not Just Upward: Build relationships with peers—they’ll become tomorrow’s leaders and allies.

Source: Some or all of the content was generated using an AI language model

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