Ekki Lemmink on LinkedIn: #productivityninja #focus #attentionmanagement #knowledgework (2024)

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆Change is hard, but essential for growth. At Think Productive Western-Europe, we focus on behaviour change as the cornerstone of productivity. 🌱💡It’s not just about new tools or techniques, but about shifting your mindset and habits. From reflecting on your current practices to implementing small, sustainable changes, we help you transform the way you work.𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟵𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰?By making small, intentional adjustments, we can create significant improvements in our productivity and overall well-being. The journey to working smarter starts with understanding and changing behaviors. Ready to boost your productivity and find a sustainable way of doing your work - without always depending on deadlines? Reach out to me on ekki@thinkproductive.nl to learn how we can support you, your team and your organization. Lean more on www.thinkproductive.eu.#BehaviourChange #ProductivityNinja #Productivity #GrowthMindset

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁?Here's a glimpse of my very early magical morning: riding my horse at sunrise, with birds serenading the new day. In this golden moment, everything else fades away. It’s crucial to have these moments where you can completely disconnect and recharge. But how often do we actually prioritize them?𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳:●︎ What helps you truly disconnect and recharge?●︎ Do you know what activities or moments make you lose track of time and forget the world?●︎ Are you making these moments a priority in your busy life?Saying 'yes' to everything often means saying 'no' to ourselves and what we truly need. Is that sustainable in the long run? I wonder... 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼?More inspiration? Go to www.thinkproductive.eu!#Recharge #Disconnect #Productivity #Effectivity #ThinkProductive #WorkSmarter

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹, 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱? I’m passionate about helping people work smarter, not harder. During one of my 'How to be a #ProductivityNinja' full-day training sessions last week, we were working on the impact of having a #WeeklyReview moment.One of the participants shared a key question to ask yourself on a Friday morning that resonated with everyone: "What actions should I take today to ensure a peaceful, work stress-free weekend?"𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝘽𝙮 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙨. 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨...So, what actions should you complete today to ease into the weekend peacefully?Learn more about the Weekly Review? Go to www.thinkproductive.eu.#ThinkProductive #Productivity #WorkSmart #WeeklyReview #FridayFocus

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲Last evening, I found myself on my balcony, mesmerized by a stunning sunset. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky became a canvas of gold and crimson hues. In that fleeting beauty, a young delivery driver from Thuisbezorgd.nl caught my eye, pedaling quickly down the street. He suddenly hit the brakes and stopped on the bridge, his gaze transfixed by the same magnificent sunset over the canal that had me in awe. His simple act of pausing amidst the busyness and appreciating the beauty around us brought a smile to my face. The same sunset that lit up his face with joy had now illuminated mine.This scene was a stark contrast to another cyclist who sped past, oblivious to the beauty around. It reminded me of how often we rush through our days, missing the simple wonders that can bring us joy and inspiration. It’s moments like these that remind us of the importance of keeping our eyes open to the world, full of opportunities and inspiration.During my work with Think Productive Western-Europe, I often refer to 𝗨𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝘅𝘆, the 5th Characteristic of the #ProductivityNinja. How can I break free from routine? How can I do things differently and keep my mind sharp, fresh, and energized? How can I spice it up and make it fun?This young man, despite the fast pace of his job, perfectly demonstrated this. By stopping to enjoy the sunset, he showed a key aspect of #Productivity: the ability to balance efficiency with moments of pausing, reflecting, and seeing the bigger picture. In the hustle and bustle of our daily routines, it's crucial to make space for these moments that really matter, for they enrich our work and our lives.I hope this young delivery driver can inspire you today too - to keep your eyes open for unexpected beautiful chances.Find extra inspiration? Go to www.thinkproductive.eu.P.S. Of course I took a picture of the stunning sunset too, it's in the comments :)

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This is so spot on of how most of us feel:Having 100 things on your mind at once, with constant reminders buzzing around your mind? Did you forget to send out that meeting invite? Wake up in the middle of the night realizing you didn't follow up with a client? Only remember a crucial task during a meeting, just as your lead asks for a status update?

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𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱, 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽In today's fast-paced world, busyness often seems to be the new normal. As knowledge workers, we find ourselves caught in the busyness trap—an endless cycle of tasks and deadlines with a lack of clarity and ability to define what the end and success look like. But what if we took a step back and prioritized a calm mind?At Think Productive Western-Europe, we help companies make space for what truly matters: less stress, achieving more, and having more fun while doing so. We base our approach on the concept of Zen Like Calm, one of the 9 Characteristics of the #ProductivityNinja, as described by Graham Allcott. This trait revolves around being present and fully focused on the task that is in front of you. Working from flow and using momentum—having clarity, confidence, and certainty that what you are doing at that moment is the most impactful thing to do.Let's escape the busyness trap and strive for more moments of Zen Like Calm—an effortless way of doing your work.www.thinkproductive.eu

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗲Often when we're faced with a problem, it's tempting to immediately act without thinking. But by taking a moment to pause, think clearly, and zoom out, we often realize that the solution is within reach, sometimes even right around the corner. Last week's experience with a flat tire in Copenhagen taught me that sometimes the best action is to pause and view the situation from a broader perspective.As I was biking through Copenhagen - as a real Dutchie exploring a city - encountering a flat tire was not on my bingo card. Bringing my bike back to the hotel would be a 1-hour walk pushing my bike. Frustrated and eager to take action, I paused: it was then that I realized that the "sister" hotel was just around the corner. Swapping bikes there solved the problem instantly.A valuable lesson applicable not only to flat tires but also to life's unexpected challenges. Instead of being stuck in a narrow perspective, taking a step back and overseeing the situation from helicopter view can reveal simple solutions that were right in front of us all along.#Perspective#ProblemSolving#ProductivityNinja#PersonalKnowlegdeManagement

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𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗨𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝘅𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 ✨🌱Unorthodoxy plays a significant role in everything we do at Think Productive Western-Europe & Think Productive - Global Strategic Learning Partner. For me, that means questioning yourself how you can do things differently, getting unstuck, and challenging the status quo. One of my favourite methods to experiment with a fresh perspective is by starting my day with a morning walk. Stepping outside early to soak in the first rays of sunlight – breathing in fresh air and witnessing the world awaken – leaves me feeling energized and primed for action throughout the day.What it brought me today - besides stunning views of the awaking city bathed in precious morning light: tons of creative energy and a clarity on my week. I did decide my 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝟯 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 & 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 - very helpful always, but especially after last week's travels and lots of things to-do.𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝘅𝘆?It could be something small, like taking a different route to work or resisting the urge to dive into emails first thing in the morning. It's all an experiment, to see what positive changes it might bring to your (work)life. Who knows what inspiration awaits you when you allow yourself to do things differently. Let me know what your experiment is and what it brings you!💡✨#KnowledgeWork #Productivity #Clarity #WorkingFromHome

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