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Or if you want, use the Rituals within our system. I built the Weekly Reflection and Planning (WRAP) ritual to help you prepare well for the week ahead, and the Begin Well Ritual to help you begin with intention, focus and clarity. Get started at my.maketimeflow.com

How you begin your week or your day matters. Choose intention over reaction.

If you don't know what your most important work is, then figuring that out IS your most important work.

Don't work on what's right in front of you, or what has just arrived or what's interrupting you.

Work on what actually matters. Then fit the rest around that - not the other way around.

Simple, gentle redirection is enough - applying what you already know will work:

Do your most important work first!

The antidote isn't eliminating these natural tendencies. Ironclad discipline all the time is not necessary (and unlikely to happen consistently enough).

And we are trapped by the apparently urgent - forcing our most important work into the margins.

But within moments for most of us, FOMO and distraction leap up and grab hold of our so-called "monkey mind" (though it's really just curiosity and social diligence).

I've found hand written messages fascinating to watch, and an interesting creative constraint. This is the first in a possible series of "good ideas with bad... Do you most important work

Monday arrives with a gift: the chance to begin again and to begin well. buff.ly/Ui9ZVA1

How can I create the value that I, or my organization, needs? Dr. Narath Carlile explores a simple (but challenging) question that can help you to create mor... 1 Question to Ask Yourself, To Have More Valuable Days

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Stop letting your days blur together in a haze of busyness.

Ask yourself: “What would make today valuable?”

I explain how this simple question can transform your life in this video: buff.ly/Ovc1KhO

What would make your day valuable today? 👇

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When you define what makes a day valuable, you:
- Feel more fulfilled.
- Avoid wasting time on distractions.
- End your day with a sense of purpose.

It’s not about how much you do—it’s about what you do.

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Here’s how to use this question:
- Start your day by asking, “What would make today valuable?”
- Write down 1-3 things that truly matter to you.
- Focus your energy on those things.

This isn’t about doing everything. It’s about doing the right things.

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The question is simple: “What would make today valuable?”

Not just productive. Not just busy. Valuable.

When you ask this, you shift your focus from doing more to doing what matters.

1 Question to Ask Yourself, To Have More Valuable Days How can I create the value that I, or my organization, needs? Dr. Narath Carlile explores a simple (but challenging) question that can help you to create mor...

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Do you ever feel like your days are busy but not valuable?

Here’s the truth: Being busy doesn’t mean you’re making progress.

In this video, I share 1 simple question that will help you create more meaningful, impactful days. Watch here:

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Stop struggling to focus. Start preparing for deep work.

These 2 techniques will transform how you approach your most important tasks.

Want a personal coach to guide you through this technique? Check this out: buff.ly/Rp9tRzG

What’s your biggest challenge with deep work? 👇

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Deep work isn’t just about willpower—it’s about preparation.

When you:
- Clear your mental clutter, and
- Design your environment for focus,

You set yourself up for success before you even begin.

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Technique 2: Design your environment for focus.

Your surroundings shape your ability to concentrate.
- Remove distractions (phone, notifications, clutter).
- Set up everything you need for the task.

A distraction-free environment primes your brain for deep work.

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Technique 1: Clear your mental clutter.

Before starting deep work, take 5 minutes to write down:
- Any worries or distractions on your mind.
- Tasks you’re tempted to do instead.

This simple brain dump frees up mental space so you can focus fully.

How to prepare well for deep work - 2 powerful techniques most people don't do In this video, Dr. Carlile discusses the importance of preparing oneself for deep work, which is work that is tackled with focus and produces high-quality re...

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Struggling to focus on deep work?

Most people jump straight into tasks without preparing their minds or environment. The result? Distractions, frustration, and wasted time.

In this video, I share 2 powerful techniques to prepare for deep work. Watch here:

High Performance Without Burnout: How to Achieve Impact Sustainably at Work [Ep. 5 - Deep Currents] Dr. Narath Carlile is a Harvard-based physician, health informaticist and expert on human flourishing through time mastery and cognitive high performance. He...

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Ready to achieve high performance without burnout?

I share actionable strategies in this video: buff.ly/L0qqRS0

Want a personal coach to guide you? Check this out: buff.ly/Rp9tRzG

What’s your biggest challenge with balancing impact and well-being? 👇

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High performance isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters.

Ask yourself:
- What’s the 20% of work that creates 80% of my impact?
- How can I focus on that?

When you align your time with your values, you’ll achieve more with less effort.

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Here’s how to start:

1️⃣ Declutter your mind. Use a task system to offload mental clutter.
2️⃣ Time block your day. Schedule deep work, flex time, and rest.
3️⃣ Set boundaries. Protect your evenings and weekends with a shutdown ritual.

Small changes = big results.

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The key to sustainable impact is balance.

Burnout happens when we:
- Overcommit to tasks.
- Let work bleed into personal time.
- Ignore our need for rest and recovery.

You can’t pour from an empty cup. Prioritize your well-being to maximize your impact.

High Performance Without Burnout: How to Achieve Impact Sustainably at Work [Ep. 5 - Deep Currents] Dr. Narath Carlile is a Harvard-based physician, health informaticist and expert on human flourishing through time mastery and cognitive high performance. He...

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High achievers, are you chasing impact but feeling the weight of burnout?

Sustainable success isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter.

In this video, I share how to achieve high performance without burnout. Watch here:

7/ If you’re ready to take this further, I’d love to help.

I’ve built tools like reflection coaches and Tada Lists into MakeTimeFlow to make this process easier.
Want a personal coach to help you win your week? Start here: buff.ly/Rp9tRzG

6/ Remember: You are not your work.

Even in tough weeks, you can win by learning, growing, and supporting others.
Patience is a superpower. A growth mindset helps. And mentors or coaches can guide you through the hardest moments.

5/ Once you’ve reflected, plan to win your next week:
- Take time to plan on Friday.
- Block 2-3 hours for deep, strategic work.
- Build in buffer time for “almost done” tasks.
- Identify your weekly highlight.
- Shut down well.

This sets you up for success.

4/ One tool I’ve found transformative is the “Tada List.”

Instead of just tracking what’s left to do, capture what you’ve accomplished.
This simple shift helps you see the value you’ve created—especially in caregiving or support roles.

3/ Winning your week isn’t about rationalizing or ignoring what went wrong.

It’s about objectively assessing:
- What you got done (and didn’t).
- Hard problems you solved.
- Value you created for yourself, loved ones, and your team.

Shift from busyness to value.

2/ Our brains are wired for survival, not thriving.

This means:
- Negative emotions dominate our memories.
- We recall recent, stressful events more than the full picture.
- Tasks and expectations pile up, creating overwhelm.

Sound familiar? Let’s fix this.