A simple yet very effective to-do list technique for everyone who is stuck and needs something manageable to get started. Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/one-way-to-do-list/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method...
Jan 17, 2022•17 min•Ep. 44
A listener asked, "What is your opinion about motivation? Is it helpful or is it just temporary?" Here is what I think about motivation. Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/motivation/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_...
Nov 08, 2021•18 min•Ep. 43
In today's episode, I am sharing my story of losing the first 10 pounds using the Monthly Method principles. Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/first-10-pounds/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:0...
Nov 01, 2021•26 min•Ep. 42
I am sharing my story of finding a new job in a completely new role using the Scrum principles. Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/find-job/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Li...
Oct 26, 2021•20 min•Ep. 41
Updates on what is happening behind the scenes in Polina's life and what changes are coming within Monthly Method. Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/group-sprints/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next group sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timest...
Oct 18, 2021•11 min•Ep. 40
I am inviting you to listen to the interview I've done for The Skyward Spiral Podcast. https://skyward-spiral.pinecast.co/episode/81f60d1f/talking-scrum-with-polina-bee https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-skyward-spiral/id1533078721?i=1000535155940 Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Get in touch: ht...
Sep 27, 2021•1 min•Ep. 39
Why can't you stick to your plan when setting goals? Why do you give up? Learn about the flawed assumption we all have that sets us up for failure. Corresponding blog posts with all the links: [blog post link] Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - How we usually set goals 02...
Sep 20, 2021•17 min•Ep. 38
Learn about the first step of starting a side project with a full-time job. Understand what you need to master to guarantee the success of your side project. Corresponding blog posts with all the links: [https://monthlymethod.com/side-project-1/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro...
Sep 13, 2021•20 min•Ep. 37
What is Sprint Retrospective? How does it work in Scrum teams? How can we apply the best practices of a sprint review to boost our own productivity? Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/sprint-retrospective/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:...
Sep 06, 2021•16 min•Ep. 36
A daily stand-up is one of the core meetings in Scrum/Agile teams. What can we learn from this practice? And how can we apply it to our personal life? Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/standup/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Daily ...
Aug 30, 2021•15 min•Ep. 35
What makes a good habit? What are some of the core productivity habits? Why are some habits net negative? What can you do instead of building new habits? Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/habits/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Comm...
Aug 23, 2021•21 min•Ep. 34
Plan for fun, not just work. Let's look at some of the reasons behind setting goals in different areas of your life, not just your work. Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/non-work-goals/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Monthly Metho...
Aug 09, 2021•15 min•Ep. 33
Learn why my clients lose interest in watching Netflix and YouTube. How do they get here? And what do they do instead? It's not about controlling screen time. Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/stop-watching-netflix/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:00 ...
Aug 02, 2021•16 min•Ep. 32
Discover why taking regular breaks from productivity is a good idea. Corresponding blogposts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/breaks-from-productivity/ Achieve your goals 3 weeks at a time: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - How we do montly breaks under the Monthly Method 01:55 - When you don’t take breaks from productivity 02:40 - Working during this week off 03:22 - Benefit #1...
Jul 26, 2021•17 min•Ep. 31
Find out how to have more energy throughout the day by engaging in your want-to activities in between your need-to activities. https://monthlymethod.com/need-to-want-to/ Achieve your goals 3 weeks at a time: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Contribute: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Need-to vs. Want-to tasks 04:00 - Need-to criteria 06:38 - Need-tos = inhale. Want-tos = exhales 08:30 - When you do too many need-tos 10:00 - When you do too many want-tos 12:00 - What...
Jul 19, 2021•28 min•Ep. 30
Get answers to your questions about time blocking. How to avoid exhaustion, how to time block with kids, how to deal with distractions and how to get started. Show notes and links mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://monthlymethod.com/time-blocking-qa/ Work with me: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Contribute: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - What’s my ideal unit of time block? 02:17- How to avoid exhaustion when time blocking 04:06 - Pr...
Jul 12, 2021•24 min•Ep. 29
My favourite productivity tips from Reddit found last month. Find all the links to the original posts here: https://monthlymethod.com/productivity-tips-reddit-2021-06/ Achieve your goals with the Monthly Method: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Contribute: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 00:49 - Tip #1: Value your attention as much as Facebook values it. 01:44 - Tip #2: Quirky methods for getting things done. 05:32 - Tip #3: Morning routines done differently. 0...
Jul 05, 2021•23 min•Ep. 28
Time blocking is not only an extremely efficient way of getting things done but it is also one of the best ways to reduce stress levels on a daily basis. Show notes and links mentioned in this episodes can be found here: https://monthlymethod.com/time-blocking-reduces-stress/ Work with me: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - How I started time blocking 03:07- Stress levels before time blocking & examples 08:06 - Focus on one thing at a time 10:03 - This is n...
Jun 28, 2021•18 min•Ep. 27
I share one of the lesson I've learned from working with over a dozen first Monthly Method clients. Learn about one factor that differentiated the one who achieved incredible success from the ones who struggled. Show notes and links mentioned in this episodes can be found here: https://monthlymethod.com/dream-big-go-small/ Work with me: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - The backstory & three types of goal setters. 06:20 - The overachievers. 13:30 - The rea...
Jun 21, 2021•29 min•Ep. 26
Feeling sluggish, lazy, and unproductive? Do you want to throw in the towel on all your tasks for the day? This one question can turn your lazy day around. Shownotes and links mentioned in this episodes can be found here: https://monthlymethod.com/lazy-day-around/ Work with me: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - One lazy day turned around that proved the concept 02:33 - “Can I?” vs. “have to”, “need to”, and “should” 06:39 - “Can I?” in practice 12:12 - How to ...
Jun 14, 2021•20 min•Ep. 25
Have you been stuck in the consumption phase? Do you want to start creating instead of consuming? Learn more about the Consuming vs Producing Principle. Shownotes and links mentioned in this episodes can be found here: https://monthlymethod.com/consuming-vs-producing/ Achieve your goals with the Monthly Method: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Reaching the Point of Maximum Consumption 08:11 - The more you produce, the less interested you become at consuming. ...
Jun 07, 2021•31 min•Ep. 24
When is long-term planning good and when is it bad? When and how to use long-term planning? https://monthlymethod.com/long-term-planning/ Achieve your goals with the Monthly Method: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - The story behind embracing short-term planning 03:17 - Why I generally don't believe in long-term planning 04:24 - When long-term planning is helpful 05:28 - Do I have long-term plans? 07: 24 - What long-term planning is good for 08:54 - Short-term...
May 24, 2021•30 min•Ep. 23
Learn the one question you can ask yourself when tempted to procrastinate. It will help you to show up for your goals and your schedule. https://monthlymethod.com/stop-procrastination/ Work with me: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - The question 01:37 - Example #1 07:23 - Example #2 10:47 - Example #3 14:03 - Recommendation
May 17, 2021•18 min•Ep. 22
What to do when building a new habit? First, normalize. Then optimize. How do you normalize an activity quickly? Follow The Rule of 10 to build consistency. https://monthlymethod.com/how-to-be-consistent/ Achieve your goals with the Monthly Method: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Normalize 03:00 - Optimize 03:20 - Why it's not a good idea to do it all at once 06:10 - When you want to start something 08:38 - The Rule of 10 16:44 - Conclusion Get in touch: htt...
May 10, 2021•18 min•Ep. 21
My favourite productivity tips from Reddit found last month. Find all the links to the original posts here: https://monthlymethod.com/productivity-tips-reddit-2021-04/ Achieve your goals with the Monthly Method: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 01:05 - Tip #1: 5 truths about our desires. 02:55 - Tip #2: [Method] Pretend your life is a movie. 05:05 - Tip #3: Realize that you’re currently in the good old days. 06:20 - Tip #4: Surfing the internet is just watching other ...
May 03, 2021•20 min•Ep. 20
Learn what an accountability buddy is. Why do you need one? And how do you find the perfect accountability partner for your goals? All the links can be found here: https://monthlymethod.com/accountability-buddy/ Written by Macgill Davis - the cofounder of rize.io - a simple, intelligent time tracker that improves focus and helps build better work habits. Achieve your goals with the Monthly Method: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - What is an accountability bud...
Apr 26, 2021•10 min•Ep. 19
5 practical things you can do when you don't achieve your monthly goals. https://monthlymethod.com/dont-achieve-your-monthly-goals/ Achieve your goals with the Monthly Method: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Free Monthly Method PDF Guide "Plan Your Best Week" https://monthlymethod.com/plan-your-week/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - What happened in March. 02:56 - Lesson #1 Travel does affect your productivity a lot. 03:39 - Lesson #2 The importance of rest. 05:04 - Lesson #3 Don’t take thi...
Apr 19, 2021•12 min•Ep. 18
Do you want to do something or say something, yet the question of “What will people think?” stops you? In this episode I share the answer to this question I have recently discovered. https://monthlymethod.com/what-will-people-think/ Achieve your goals with the Monthly Method: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - My recent trip to my hometown 03:35 - People are not objective in their reactions. 05:13 - The answer to "What would people think?" 06:38 - Don't drop yo...
Apr 12, 2021•12 min•Ep. 17
My favourite productivity tips from Reddit found last month. Find all the links to the original posts here: https://monthlymethod.com/productivity-tips-reddit-2021-03/ Achieve your goals with the Monthly Method: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 00:44 - Tip #1: The price of creativity is the judgment of others. 01:18 - Tip #2: It is normal to be lazy sometimes. 02:59 - Tip #3: Focused on 3 tasks a day for a year. Depression is gone. 04:25 - Tip #4: Set a timer. 05:46 -...
Apr 05, 2021•10 min•Ep. 16
Learn about another concept adapted from Agile/Scrum that increases the chances of achieving your personal goals. How to use the Definition of Done in your life. https://monthlymethod.com/definition-of-done/ Achieve your goals with the Monthly Method: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - How Definition of Done is used in agile product development 3:18 - How to use Definition of Done in personal productivity 4:29 - Examples of Definition of Done being used for diffe...
Mar 29, 2021•13 min•Ep. 15
