Effortless

Effortless takes the idea of productivity to another level by explaining how doing the most with a minimum input of effort and time is a much more desired outcome than the idea of being constantly busy that is glamorized nowadays.

Some people make everything seem so easy, am I right? Just look at top performers worldwide who run marathons, score goals, perform in front of large audiences for hours, and whatnot. Everything seems smooth and easy for them, so what’s the secret? The Effortless State, as it turns out. To reach this state of mind, one must get rid of all assumptions and clear it from negative thoughts.

Of course, hard work is at the core of all successful endeavors. Still, the way you perform the respective work will make the difference. And just like with everything, it all starts from our mind. More specifically, it implies clearing it from all assumptions and limitations. Oftentimes, we have them engraved in our mind without even realizing it. However, our thoughts determine what our subconscious thinks, which in turn determines our actions.

So how to overcome the mental clutter? Simply start with a new assumption – that all your limitations and previous negative assumptions are wrong. Start fresh! This mentality will have you enter the Effortless State, where you do less, but achieve more. Psychologists also stand by this concept. Oftentimes, we force ourselves to work, but end up having diminished results.

That is because our brain can’t possibly function at its highest parameters at all times. As such, focusing our mind better and directing our efforts right in a given time frame, such as a session of 90 minutes with short breaks, can lead to better results. If you think you can’t adopt this mindset, think again – you are now free of all your previous negative assumptions!

To carry on with a project successfully from start to finish, you must first define its steps and the end goal. This is the only sustainable way to advance with your tasks, stay on track, and meet your objectives. To start, you’ll have to define how your end product should look like. This will help you structure your work better and be more productive in your undertakings. Break everything down into smaller, daily or hourly chunks. Then, identify the smallest obvious step, or the Minimum Viable Action, and then do just that. Another way to improve your productivity is to assess all steps and see which ones aren’t necessary or don’t add enough value to your process, then remove them. Sometimes work may seem overwhelming because there’s a lot to do and you don’t really know where to begin. However, to put your…