207: Work Smarter — Tips to Maximize Time + Get More Done with Rachel Wynn

Key points we’ve discussed in this episode:
- Rachel shares some useful tools or apps that could help us work smarter and be more productive
- How her love of productivity and hacks started
- How to save and maximize time
- The importance of making time to rest
- Her passion for teaching people about invisible labor.
About Rachel:
Resources to help you work smarter:
- Automatic text expander tools (Magical)
- ChatGPT for outlines, research, and more
- Group tabs when researching (Google Chrome tool)
- Ambient noise for increased productivity (Noisli)
- Manage multiple Gmail inboxes (Checker Plus)
- Put money on the line (Beeminder)
- Rest is productive (The Reclaim community, her company)
- Focus music for studying or working from home
- Sleep meditation and stories
- Episode 35 – Batching Work: The Optimal Way To Productivity
- Episode 188: How To Manage Time When It’s Hard To Do
- Episode 50: Time Management Tips For Writers With Laura Briggs – The Freelance Writing Coach, Speaker, Author, And Content Writer
- Episode 44: 168 Hours In A Week – Use Them Or Lose Them
- Episode 36 -When Should You Plan Your Week?
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