The Zack Arnold Podcast Q&A: Trello In Post, Time Blocking, and Exercising While Working
Jun 17, 2016
01:09:08
In this episode Zack and Natalie answer questions submitted by listeners just like you:
- Learn how we use Trello in our scripted television post workflow
- Learn what the most effective time blocking method is to stay productive while still maintaining your creative energy
- Learn how to approach your supervisor for a height-adjustable workstation
- Learn how to deal with people in your office that don't understand (or agree with) you wanting to take quick exercise and walking breaks at work
- Learn additional strategies for getting more done during the day
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Topics of Conversation:
- What sort of break schedule is best for health and productivity?
- Zack and Natalie's productivity schedule
- Talking to your boss about fitness in the workplace
- Training your brain to focus for longer
- How to balance work, fitness, and fun
- Effects of sleep on functionality and productivity
- The importance of a night routine
- What to do if your boss catches you mid-exercise
- Why you need to get an adjustable desk and how to bargain for one
- How planning your day is essential to being productive
- The "Hit by a bus" test
- Neurofeedback's effects on the symptoms of ADD
- Learning how to prioritize and and reduce stress
- The effects of "playing" on productivity
- Zack and Natalie's Trello Workflow
- Talking to your boss about workplace fitness
- How to set daily goals that boost work efficiency
Useful Links:
FiP Ep10: Optimizing Brain Function with Neurofeedback
FiP Podcast Ep54: Behind the Empire Editorial Workflow
FiP Podcast Ep81: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (And Learning How to Say No)
The Formula for Perfect Productivity
Show Credits:
This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, the show notes were prepared by Jakin Rintelman, and this show is executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.
The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA