If one of your goals for the new year is to be more productive, you need to check out Jordan Page’s Productivity Boot Camp.
I first learned about Jordan while searching for something else on YouTube. Somehow, I came across her video about how she uses time blocking and I completely forgot about whatever it was that I had been searching for! (Not a good habit for being productive, by the way.) Her video and explanation of time blocking made total sense to me, especially when she compares time blocking to changing classes in high school. Her video is as entertaining as it is informative. (Jordan has lots of other entertaining & useful videos too, so make sure you subscribe to her channel.)
I immediately took notes on her time blocking system and started implementing it that same day. I would love to tell you that I am super disciplined and perfect at time blocking, but, alas, I am not. However — I can say that I am 1000 times more productive when I follow this structure, even loosely.
(One tip that I have for time blocking: create one block of time for “catch up” or “buffer time.” It doesn’t have to be a huge block of time, but it does allow me a little more flexibility when something doesn’t go as planned. Which basically happens every day.)
After watching her video a few times and implementing her time blocking system, I checked out her website. I was amazed to find that Jordan and her husband have six kids. Six kids. I only have two and was not half as productive as she is when my kids were small! Reading some of Jordan’s posts and seeing how “real” she is about the challenges of time management with kids made me a believer in anything she says.
As a result, I checked out her Productivity Boot Camp and I was hooked.
You may be wondering if this system would be useful for you if you don’t have kids. Trust me: it might be even more useful for you. I say that because I no longer have kids at home and I can tend to waste more time since I’m not tied to kids’ schedules. If you often find yourself doing the same, try Jordan’s time blocking system and see if it makes a difference for you. Then think about joining Productivity Boot Camp.
You can complete the Boot Camp at your own pace and view the different module videos on your own time. The program is designed to be done in six weeks, but you could definitely complete it more quickly if you want or take longer if you need. It’s also great to go back and review different modules from time to time.
Jordan recommends that you set aside time on one day each week to go through that week’s videos. Then you can implement what you learned throughout the week. The course dashboard will show you what you have completed and where you left off, which is super handy.
The first week’s videos take longer than any other week, so don’t be put off by that. There is a lot of information that she gives right up front and you need that info for subsequent modules.
Jordan includes a Productivity Planner to download. As you complete the video modules, you can use the planner to make your own notes about what you will do that week or how you will implement her tips. She also gives you a link for the private Facebook group where you can find other Productivity Boot Campers. It’s a great way to learn from others and to share your own ideas.
I hope you’ll check out Productivity Boot Camp! Let me know if you do. I would love to hear what you think!
