Does it matter what time of day you work on difficult tasks?

In this week's episode of Done!, you will learn what a brand-new German-Dutch study found about this question.

Do you have a particular strategy for when you do tasks that involve "tackling things"? Have you found an approach that works especially well for you? Write to me and tell me. I am curious to hear about it.

Here's three smart strategies for structuring when the job is new.

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient.

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How do you give yourself the best possible conditions during tough times?

In this week's episode, I'm sharing a structured trick that I, in turn, learned from one of my course participants.

Do you have a habit similar to the one Jennie has adopted? Write to me and tell me about it! Perhaps I'll adopt it too, because I'm always looking to refine how I move through life, both at work and in my personal life.

Here's why it's crucial to set a clear expiration date to any workarounds you take when technology fails.

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient.

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Have you ever made a decision, only for nothing to happen afterward?

This week's episode of Done!, no. 688, is about the trick that helps turn your decisions into action.

What's your key to making sure that decisions actually get implemented? Write to me and tell me. I'm curious to hear about your best trick.

Here's how to make waiting valuable.

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient.

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What is the best rhythm for you when you work?

This week, Done! is about a variation on the popular Pomodoro Technique that you can try.

Have you also adapted the Pomodoro method to suit the way you prefer to work? Write to me and tell me about it. Perhaps you've even come up with a catchy name for your version? "The Paramount Productivity Pulse"? "The Revolutionizing Rhythm"?

Do you know of these four things you can do to make your next time off more relaxing?

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient.

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Have you ever opened a folder on your computer and thought, "Help, what a mess!"?

I have.

In this week's episode of Done!, I'll tell you how I let an AI help me create a better folder structure.

What have you done to make it as easy as possible to improve the structure of your documents? Write to me and tell me—I'm curious. What says "structure" more than having your documents in order?

Do you know about this simple trick to help you make smarter decisions before you commit?

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient.

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Will your autumn continue along the same tracks as spring? Or is there something you did then that you want to drop now?

In this week's episode of Done!, I make the case for unsentimental pruning.

What are you pruning away from your work this autumn? Give me examples of what that might be for you, because I'm curious to hear. Write to me and tell me!

Have you found this way to send an email without seeing the inbox?

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient.

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When something you're doing needs to be handed over to someone else afterward, does that always mean it's urgent?

Not necessarily.

In the first Done! episode of the autumn season, I'm sharing a trick that helps you make your time go further.

How do you determine the deadline for tasks that are part of a chain? Is it explicitly stated every time, or do you have a trick you usually rely on? Write to me and tell me; I'm curious.

Here's why you should be selective when discarding tasks.

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient.

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📚 Read David's book

🍿 Watch short videos with practical structure tips on YouTube

Have you started building AI agents yet?

In the final episode of the season of Done!, you'll get a method that helps you quickly get started with creating agents.

What agent or skill have you built that you're especially pleased with? Write to me and tell me, because I'm always looking for new ideas about what I can create myself so that I can get more work done more easily during my workdays.

Thank you for today and for this season! Now Done! and I are taking a summer break. We'll both be back on Monday, August 17.

Book a talk by me about easing stress by enhancing structure for your kickoff this autumn.

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient.

🙋🏼‍♂️ Book a talk with David

📚 Read David's book

🍿 Watch short videos with practical structure tips on YouTube