Productivity – Page 9 – Hardly Hamilton

The best investment I’ve made all year | Tech spotlight

August 6, 2021

That’s why, when Prime Day rolled around, I made what could be the best investment of all time. It was something that I’d always been interested in, after seeing Youtubers aplenty using them, but never had the guts to invest in. It was the kind of purchase that screamed unnecessary, but has ultimately saved me over 15 hours of my own time so far.

This year, I bought a budget smart hoover. … More The best investment I’ve made all year | Tech spotlight

How I make time for writing as a teacher

July 23, 2021

It is so easy – too easy – with the busyness of the working world winding by, to forget to make meaningful contributions to what you enjoy.

To tackle this, I’ve come up with a few rules and routines to make any habit achievable, even in a profession as busy and full-on as teaching. … More How I make time for writing as a teacher

7 months of music

July 9, 2021

I’d not played my ukulele once in the six years since buying it. Then Christmas of 2020 came and all of that changed.

Here’s what I’ve learned from 7 months of making music every single day. … More 7 months of music

Daily Diary | BuJo Basics

May 21, 2021

What made Tuesday any different to Wednesday? What did I achieve or get done every day? A daily diary is a great way to make your days more memorable. … More Daily Diary | BuJo Basics

The brilliance of batching and why you should do it too

May 14, 2021

Next to planning ahead, batching activities is the #2 activity in saving time, getting organised, and feeling more productive every day. … More The brilliance of batching and why you should do it too

Exercise for teachers | Simply staying in shape

April 16, 2021

Here’s my simple routine that fits alongside any day spent teaching. It could revitalise your health and help you take back time for yourself each day. … More Exercise for teachers | Simply staying in shape

A minimalist’s guide to mastering meal planning | BuJo Basics

April 9, 2021

Importantly, my meals have to taste good and – generally – be healthy. You can’t guarantee that with ready meals and frozen pizzas. How can I ensure that I have something yummy, healthy and quick to cook?

Enter meal planning. … More A minimalist’s guide to mastering meal planning | BuJo Basics

The Joy of Speed Listening | Productivity Hacks

March 19, 2021

Let’s fast forward to early 2021, and I’ve already exceeded last year’s total, well on the way to exceeding this year’s goal. What’s my secret for making so much reading progress this year? … More The Joy of Speed Listening | Productivity Hacks

The productivity game-changer | Book Club

March 5, 2021

Today’s book club is about the most essential guide to game-changing productivity that I have ever seen.

This is Atomic Habits, by James Clear. … More The productivity game-changer | Book Club

The ULTIMATE productivity hack | Making SMART goals

February 19, 2021

A SMART goal is Specific, Measurable, lists your Actions, detailed Results, and is Time-dependent. Giving SMART answers at interviews meant that I rarely got rejected while hunting for graduate jobs (that happened at the other stages), but why would we want to apply this thinking to our goals?

Because SMART thinking is the ultimate productivity hack. … More The ULTIMATE productivity hack | Making SMART goals