Josh Smith

Freelance research consultant with interests in architecture, biophilic design, net-zero carbon and energy models, and making a difference.

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This is my resolution to tweet as many mornings as possible at 5AM with the day's resolution.

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Daily #Intention: finish the week off strong by tying up some unfinished tasks and setting a schedule for next week to hit the ground running.

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Daily #Intention: leverage the 2-minute rule, but extend it to 10-minute tasks.

If something would take 10 minutes or less to finish, do it right away and be done with it.

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Daily #Intention: finish my “must-do’s” and largest impact tasks first thing.

Wrap up the day with minor tasks that pop-up throughout the day.

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Daily #Intention: steal away 15 minutes of intense focus every hour.

I find balancing multiple priorities much simpler if I just dedicate all my attention to getting one done quickly and effectively at a time.

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Daily #Intention: attack the day.

Weekends can really put a hard stop on momentum. I will focus on accelerating my execution and getting after it from the start.

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Daily #Intention: plan an awesome Mother’s Day 💕

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Daily #Intention: stay present and fully embrace the warm and much anticipated onset of spring.

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Daily #Intention: no phone in the morning, and mundane tasks in the afternoon.

Leverage my focus quotient to be smart and effective with my time.

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Daily #Intention: rest up and reset for the rest of the week.

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Daily #Intention: be present.

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Daily #Intention: enjoy some much needed rest and dive back into my creative pursuits.

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Daily #Intention: keep up the momentum built up throughout the week, end with a bang, and prepare to spring into next week with renewed focus and more energy.

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Daily #Intention: systemize as much as possible and automate wherever possible to reduce overall workload and allow for more pro activity vs. reactivity.

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Daily #Intention: execute on the 20% that yields 80% of the day’s impact in all areas.

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Daily #Intention: be quicker to act on confusing or difficult tasks, and don’t let fear of failure or the fear of looking stupid stop me from doing what’s important.

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Daily #Intention: revisit the Pomodoro technique to boost my productivity and to keep me diligent with my planned habits.

The days always get away from me if I let them, and keeping a timer is a great way to ensure that I stick to the schedule.

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Daily #Intention: spend time with a good friend and enjoy some great food.

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Daily #Intention: spend the day catching up on some small to-do’s, reflecting on the week, and planning for the next.

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Daily #Intention: do at least one thing today that’s outside my comfort zone.

It’s a very satisfying feeling to overcome a bit of discomfort by reaching beyond my perceived limits. I always feel so proud and motivated once I’ve done it.

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Daily #Intention: organize my tasks for the day visually using flow charts and task nesting.

As my to-do list continues to grow, knowing what to prioritize becomes increasingly more difficult and it can be hard to keep things straight.

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