My simple productivity system

Hi there, in this video, I will share a really easy system to maximize productivity using only two tools: a calendar and a to-do list. I feel so many people (including me) get hung up on the perfect productivity system and honestly: simplicity is key, so let's not overcomplicate it.
Yours, Kia
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To Do List: 00:39
Inbox: 01:08
Labels: 02:38
Deadlines: 04:05
Time Blocking: 04:49
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  • @franknu
    @franknuАй бұрын

    Nice to hear from someone who pierces through all the magical productivity systems and boils them down to their core. Besides a task programme and calendar, I also use a note-taking programme for anything that is not a task but may become one (or a project) in the future. Hope you'll make a video about that someday. 😊

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I believe we have a similar system. :) I‘m planning a more detailed video about my to do list coming soon but note taking is a really good idea as well. Thank you for the idea 🙏🏻

  • @franknu

    @franknu

    Ай бұрын

    @@kiahampel That's great to hear, thank you! 🙏 I am struggling a bit with what should go in the task manager and what in the notes program and how to connect the two. So I'm curious to hear how you've setup your system. 🙂

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Just in case you did not see it yet. I uploaded a new video a few days ago „Organizing Work & Personal life“ I also touch on that topic :)

  • @franknu

    @franknu

    Ай бұрын

    @@kiahampel Yes I noticed, thank you ☺

  • @geneg3776
    @geneg3776Ай бұрын

    I find over the years that systems are very personal to each individual. Getting ideas is a great start but then some need to be tweaked to how you like it. Yes calendar and a capture area is always essential.

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Well said! I believe though it’s best to start with a easy system and than tweak things as you go but don‘t start overly complicated :)

  • @JonatasCaldas
    @JonatasCaldas25 күн бұрын

    Sistemas de produtividade são pessoais simplesmente pelo fato de que produtividade varia de pessoas para pessoa, mas concordo que todos ou a maioria deles se baseia em tarefas e calendário. Eu uso as tarefas para tudo o que preciso fazer. Coloco a data de conclusão e um lembrete para subir uma notificação no dia para não esquecer. No calendário vão apenas os que eu preciso ir ou estar. Em casa evento vai 3 lembrete para duas antes para eu não esquecer. Geralmente 1 semana antas, 3 dias antes e 1 dia antes. O desafio é ter um lugar único para colocar esse sistema para funcionar porque como você disse não adianta ter vários pontos de coleta. Depois de muito tempo eu achei um app que atende esse requisito. E não podemos esquecer das notas porque elas acabam fazendo parte do nosso dia a dia.

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    22 күн бұрын

    100% agree. I think it’s with most things, people are just different and need different things (but with productivity lots of things are made more complicated than necessary 🙊) And thank you for sharing your system. I like the three reminders 🤗

  • @MonolithMike
    @MonolithMikeАй бұрын

    @franknu hit the nail on the head! Great video because you get down to the nuts and bolts of what works, period. Thank you for reminding me that this is all I need! Subscribed!

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! So happy to hear that 🤗

  • @candiceerasmus5943
    @candiceerasmus5943Ай бұрын

    Love this! Great to listen to how you do it

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! Please let me know if you have any questions or productivity topics you‘d like to see a video from me that would help you ☺️

  • @Existentialcrisisaf
    @Existentialcrisisaf2 ай бұрын

    Very informative!!🙌

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    2 ай бұрын

    So glad 🫶

  • @GerhardLouw
    @GerhardLouwАй бұрын

    Thank you! Good system. I look forward to more of your content.

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    6 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! Quick question, what other videos/topics/inspo would you like to see on the channel after watching this one?

  • @brittany_wmsb
    @brittany_wmsbАй бұрын

    This was a really empowering and inspiring video. Thanks for the reminder to go back to the basics!

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Yes true! And I believe if this works you can always build on that, but it should always be the starting point :)

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    6 күн бұрын

    Quick question, what other videos/topics/inspo would you like to see on the channel after watching this one?

  • @user-kn9cx7so8z
    @user-kn9cx7so8zАй бұрын

    Thanks! I’m studying English and your videos are good for my study.🎉

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    That’s amazing! I always watched my favorite tv shows in English. This helped me so much to learn the language.

  • @BowersVoice
    @BowersVoiceАй бұрын

    I really enjoyed this! Simple reminders about task management, but important. Thanks!

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, so happy to hear this!

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    6 күн бұрын

    Quick question, what other videos/topics/inspo would you like to see on the channel after watching this one?

  • @BowersVoice

    @BowersVoice

    6 күн бұрын

    @@kiahampel Perhaps something about managing large projects (with multiple steps) workflow, and the ability to keep it simple enough to keep it moving along.

  • @kenfreeman8888
    @kenfreeman8888Ай бұрын

    That is simply helpful. Thank you.

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it! 🫶

  • @ariekoprasethio
    @ariekoprasethioАй бұрын

    🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *📅 The importance of a to-do list and calendar* - A to-do list and calendar are essential tools for productivity. - The to-do list should have an inbox, prioritize important tasks, and set deadlines. - Calendars help you schedule important tasks around your appointments and manage your time effectively. 01:23 *📝 Utilizing the to-do list effectively* - The inbox is where all tasks initially go to avoid forgetting them. - Differentiate between important tasks that impact your goals and shallow tasks that are less critical. - Use deadlines (due dates and do dates) to manage tasks efficiently. 04:53 *🗓 Scheduling with the calendar* - Review your calendar to determine available time slots for tasks. - Schedule one to three important tasks per day based on deadlines and your current mood. - Reserve shallow tasks for short, in-between moments, avoiding them during focused work blocks. Made with HARPA AI

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Nice summary! 👌🏻

  • @garrywreck4291
    @garrywreck4291Ай бұрын

    I also came to the same system. But I don't agree that a todo app must have deadlines functionality. That's exactly what a calendar is for. You may use a plain text file for todo. I'd also add that there should be a 3d thing - the knowledge base. That's where you store your thoughts, progress, results from your work, etc...

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    I totally agree with the knowledge base. I use notion and you? For me the deadlines really help but without this your are right, it would be even more simple 🤝

  • @richardtapero8890
    @richardtapero8890Ай бұрын

    simple yet very helpful video. looking forward on your upcoming content. thank you

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! Happy that you are here 🫶

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    6 күн бұрын

    Quick question, what other videos/topics/inspo would you like to see on the channel after watching this one?

  • @ebayposhman
    @ebayposhmanАй бұрын

    Great video ! Subbed ! I think u will have a million on day 🙌

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you! I hope you are right 🤞🏻🤞🏻😂

  • @charminlindholm7779
    @charminlindholm7779Ай бұрын

    Pink Bee Productivity recommends a backlog of task dumps, then sort later (less mentally taxing)

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    I think I might do something similar. Have you seen my video with my „weekly planning routine“?

  • @martinisaksson2608
    @martinisaksson2608Ай бұрын

    This was great thank you!

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    29 күн бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! 🫶

  • @41ankitt
    @41ankittАй бұрын

    Ha ha .... Your story and my story are the same ! .... I watched so many videos on productivity but ultimately ended up using - Notes app & Google Calendar .... The less the better is my mantra now .... Keeping things simple yet focussed should be the goal isn't it ! .... So yes it's a minimalistic yet effective way of managing everyday work and also I try and maintain a pen paper diary that also is my analog companion ! .... 🙏 .... Liked your video ! .... Keep it up ! .... 🙂 ....

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Just wondering, do you always take your pen and paper with you? I love pen and paper, but I always get lost when I don't have it with me, and then I forget things.

  • @41ankitt

    @41ankitt

    Ай бұрын

    @@kiahampel Thank you 🙏 .... Ok so my daily driver is my phone because I have my mobile with me at all times so everything even the smallest of thoughts goes down in my notes app immediately on my phone ! .... But whenever I am in my office everything is analog except Emails .... I have maintained a physical diary where all my ideas and meeting points go handwritten date wise ! .... Actually the fact is it has to be a mixture of both handwritten and digital note taking it just can't be one way or another I now believe .... 😎 ....

  • @Z3NITH11
    @Z3NITH112 ай бұрын

    Nice video, really keeps it simple

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes totally! Better spend your time doing the things than organizing the things 😆

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    6 күн бұрын

    Quick question, what other videos/topics/inspo would you like to see on the channel after watching this one?

  • @Tammyspam
    @TammyspamАй бұрын

    same!!! lol it is interesting. Because I used to watch tens maybe hundreds of videos looking for productivity tools, notion templates, second brain, making your own system. But now I only apple calender and Microsoft To Do🤣🤣

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Exactly!! So funny that we endet up similar. Are you even using the same tools as me?

  • @mvg2x34
    @mvg2x34Ай бұрын

    Good video and good channel. Thanks for producing in English too.

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you that’s so nice to hear 🫶

  • @MrCabimero
    @MrCabimeroАй бұрын

    Unless I missed it, it would be great if Things 3 could sync to your calendar automatically .

  • @danielmuller7434
    @danielmuller74342 ай бұрын

    Gutes System. Danke :)

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    2 ай бұрын

    Freut mich, dass zu hören :)

  • @MerMess
    @MerMess2 ай бұрын

    Good video beautiful 💕 just subscribed

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @RameshKumar-ng3nf
    @RameshKumar-ng3nfАй бұрын

    I am new to your channel and subscribed. Regarding this productivity system, please do show a demo showing practical examples how it helps us in work. This video was more of theoretical and couldn't understand well. I checked your other videos on things3, the projects and areas are not shown properly in practical, so was not that much helpful to understand clearly.

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    Totally understand! Since it’s work related I can’t show the tasks (they are blurred out for that reason).

  • @RameshKumar-ng3nf

    @RameshKumar-ng3nf

    Ай бұрын

    @@kiahampel No worries. I only needed a sample demo of any dummy data , how you use projects & areas etc & how you process them etc. Its absolutely fine , i will search in youtube for it. I am using things3 since few months. So was trying to understand how working professionals use it., that helps to understand more better. I am still searching in youtube. Its hard to find a good tutorial on it.

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    @@RameshKumar-ng3nf Got it, thanks for the idea. I might make a more detailed video on it.

  • @RameshKumar-ng3nf

    @RameshKumar-ng3nf

    Ай бұрын

    @@kiahampel So nice of you :) . Will wait your the video notification . Thanks and have a good day !.

  • @dimitriskalogeropoulos6152
    @dimitriskalogeropoulos6152Ай бұрын

    An AI tool that works exactly as you describe is Motion. Have you tried it?

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    I haven’t used it, but saw so many adds and it made me curious! Did not have the motivation just yet to try another tool 😂

  • @therealestatemoguls
    @therealestatemoguls21 күн бұрын

    Nice video. Btw you are so beautiful

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    14 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @alterego157
    @alterego157Ай бұрын

    Writing down any task that comes to mind is a terrible idea. The more of them you forget, the less is left to do.

  • @kiahampel

    @kiahampel

    Ай бұрын

    😂 just scripting a video on how to save time and this could technically a time saving tip 😄