Part 1: This week we explored how to identify and eliminate the information/technology-based distractions that are wasting our time and interrupting our focus. Let's practice doing this in our own lives by identifying our top Time Wasters and Time Consumers. It's helpful to be honest with ourselves and get these kinds of things down on paper as a prerequisite for positive change. Be as thorough, detailed, and specific as you can for each. + Table 1: Time Wasters List your top three "Time Wasters" that you encounter on a daily basis (Those things that can/should be ignored with little or no consequence, but nonetheless you frequently waste time doing/paying attention to) For each, describe the worst that could happen if you eliminated/ignored/deflected from your daily routine For each, state the likelihood of that worst-case scenario actually happening (0-100%) For each, estimate what you could gain on a daily basis by eliminating, AND describe what you could do with that extra time and/or emotional resources gained that would help you actually be productive and achieve your goals 1. Making/organizing lists of things I need to do or get done 2. Sitting on my phone doing nothing when there are more important things I could be doing instead 3. Table 2: Time Consumers List your top three "Time Consumers" that you encounter on a daily basis (Those things that need to be completed but often interrupt high-level ork) 1. For each, create a batching strategy. Experiment for a few days this Define a strict and specific amount week. Estimate the amount of time of time during the day you will that each batching strategy saved devote solely to each activity. you each day. Describe your experience. Did it work for you? Was this helpful? Can you use going forward? 2. 3. Part 2: Another part of Eliminating noise and distraction is cultivating greater intentionality around our information consumption and technology use. The goal here is less use, more value. For this we need to create a structure and guiding philosophy around practicing safe tech. That is, using technology in ways that actually align with our goals and values. Complete the table below to get started. Be as thorough, detailed, and specific as you can. Practicing Safe Tech Identify the top three things that you value in your life, and/or your top three most important goals For each, identify a technology or source of information that is directly grounded in fostering that value or achieving that goal For each technology or information source, describe how you will use it, when you will use it, and why you will use it. Now that you've gone through this process, create a philosophy statement for your digital life in the space below. Can be 1-3 sentences