Day 2: 3 Topics I Am Exploring In My Life Right Now

Hi Friend,

As I mentioned to you yesterday, I’m starting a daily writing challenge for 30 days, and today is the second day.

I wanted to share the “3 Topics I Am Exploring In My Life Right Now“

There are 3 topics I am actively thinking about a lot these days:

Topic #1: Personal Development

I am deeply interested in personal development. I believe that self-improvement is key to attaining a better life, health, wealth, and more. As the renowned Jim Rohn aptly puts it,

Over the next few years, I aim to deepen my understanding and become an expert in this field, applying these principles to my own life.

Topic #2: Productivity/Time Management

My journey with productivity and time management began eight years ago. Juggling an excess of tasks, I realized the paramount importance of time management, prioritization, and burnout avoidance. While I occasionally feel overwhelmed, I am committed to continuously improving my productivity and time management skills.

Topic #3: Writing

Recently, my curiosity has led me to explore the realm of "Writing." I am actively engaging in writing atomic essays as part of the Ship 30 for 30 programs and writing an email newsletter for my platform at newsletter.selimuysal.net . Writing helps me articulate my thoughts and share my ideas, a process I find extremely enriching and enjoyable.

I welcome the opportunity to connect with individuals sharing these interests. If any of the above resonates with you, please feel free to reach out!

#ship30for30

Today’s productivity tip;

I'm working at Save the Children, a child-focused international humanitarian organization.

We work in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn, and are protected.

Productivity, especially for knowledge workers like myself, goes beyond hard work and task completion—it represents the optimal use of time and resources to generate substantial, often intangible, results. I’d like to share a great visual from Lizz Fossilen, representing what it should be;

Intellectual sharpness and a balanced mental state become pivotal, necessitating an equilibrium between focused work and rest. This refashioned perception of productivity requires more than just laborious efforts, it demands the integration of work with overall well-being.

A well-rounded health regimen is instrumental in boosting productivity. Regular exercise enhances cognitive abilities and fosters creativity, balanced nutrition ensures sustained energy and focus, while sufficient sleep rejuvenates the mind and replenishes cognitive functions.

These elements, often sidelined, significantly contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of knowledge workers.

Time off is a crucial yet overlooked element of productivity. Periodic breaks prevent burnout, reduce stress, and foster creativity, leading to higher job satisfaction and increased productivity.

Thus, in a knowledge economy, productivity should be understood as a sustainable rhythm of work and personal well-being, ensuring not only peak performance but also high quality of life for knowledge workers.

Thanks for reading my e-mail, your support means a lot. Can't wait to meet again tomorrow and continue our adventure.