How to Get Things Done, Stay Focused, and Be More Productive

About this episode

<p>In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to gain control of your time, improve productivity, and get motivated (even when you don’t feel like it). </p><p>By the time you finish listening, you’ll understand how to get things done, the surprising science of focus, and simple tricks to never procrastinate again. </p><p>Joining Mel today is the #1 productivity expert and Georgetown professor Dr. Cal Newport. </p><p>He is here to tell you: </p><p>If you’re feeling unmotivated, burnt out, and tired of wasting time, there’s another way to live. </p><p>Today he shares simple tricks, tactics, and strategies that help you get things done despite all the noise. </p><p>He is bringing the simple daily shifts you need to make life feel easier and to make you more focused and productive. </p><p>In this episode, you will learn: </p><p>-The surprising reason you can’t get anything done </p><p>-The simple daily ritual that creates instant focus </p><p>-How to organize your calendar (and your day) to be more productive </p><p>-Why you feel unmotivated and how to instantly flip the switch </p><p>-How to get your brain to focus, whenever you want to </p><p>There’s an entirely different way to take control of your time. This episode will teach it to you. </p><p>For more resources, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-322/" target="_blank">click here</a> for the podcast episode page. </p><p>If you liked the episode, check out this one next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-268/#43:20" target="_blank">How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over. </a></p><p>Connect with Mel: </p><p> </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank">Mel's TikTok </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46PVnPs" target="_blank">Sign up for Mel’s personal letter </a></li><li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li><li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></li></ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>