Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the "digital slop" in your task manager? While digital tools are great for collecting ideas on the go, they often lead to a cluttered, unmanageable mess that leaves you feeling stressed rather than productive.
In this video, I share my "Daily Planning Sequence"—a simple, 5-minute evening habit that bridges the gap between organising your work and actually doing it. You don’t need an expensive planner; a simple ring-bound notebook or even a scratchpad will do. Learn how to externalise your most important "non-negotiable" tasks so you can enjoy your evenings and start every morning with total clarity.
00:00 - The Problem with Digital Task Managers
00:32 - My 18-Month Journey with Daily Planning
01:15 - The Simple Hybrid Solution: The Paper Notebook
02:03 - Why You Must Plan Before Your Day Ends
02:48 - Using a Scratchpad for "Non-Negotiable" Tasks
04:13 - Identifying "Big Juicy Tasks" vs. Admin Slop
04:49 - Step 1: Checking Your Calendar for Reality
05:46 - Step 2: Curating Your Digital Task List
06:23 - Step 3: Externalising Your Must-Dos
07:20 - The COD System: Collect, Organise, Do
Get the COD Course today
👉 tinyurl.com/3snsshzz
Get Todoist here:
tinyurl.com/mv7syux8
#Hybridproductivity #paperplanner #paperplanning
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the "digital slop" in your task manager? While digital tools are great for collecting ideas on the go, they often lead to a cluttered, unmanageable mess that leaves you feeling stressed rather than productive.
In this video, I share my "Daily Planning Sequence"—a simple, 5-minute evening habit that bridges the gap between organising your work and actually doing it. You don’t need an expensive planner; a simple ring-bound notebook or even a scratchpad will do. Learn how to externalise your most important "non-negotiable" tasks so you can enjoy your evenings and start every morning with total clarity.
00:00 - The Problem with Digital Task Managers
00:32 - My 18-Month Journey with Daily Planning
01:15 - The Simple Hybrid Solution: The Paper Notebook
02:03 - Why You Must Plan Before Your Day Ends
02:48 - Using a Scratchpad for "Non-Negotiable" Tasks
04:13 - Identifying "Big Juicy Tasks" vs. Admin Slop
04:49 - Step 1: Checking Your Calendar for Reality
05:46 - Step 2: Curating Your Digital Task List
06:23 - Step 3: Externalising Your Must-Dos
07:20 - The COD System: Collect, Organise, Do
Get the COD Course today
👉 tinyurl.com/3snsshzz
Get Todoist here:
tinyurl.com/mv7syux8
#Hybridproductivity #paperplanner #paperplanning
