Stop Multitasking and Try Timeboxing

This podcast explores timeboxing, a productivity method where tasks are scheduled in a calendar to enhance focus and intentionality. Marc Zao-Sanders, CEO of Filter.com and author of "Timeboxing: The Power of Doing One Thing at a Time," explains how timeboxing combines the benefits of calendars and to-do lists, turning them into a system that promotes single-tasking and reduces stress. He advocates for a daily 15-minute timeboxing session to plan the day, incorporating work, exercise, and personal time. Zao-Sanders also addresses common objections, such as schedule changes, by suggesting realistic goal setting and flexibility. Timeboxing, he argues, fosters better collaboration and communication in the workplace by setting clear expectations and deadlines.