Cut an Hour of Busywork: 5 Tasks You Can Automate Right Now (TPS529)

The Productivity Show

What would you do with an extra hour every day? Imagine cutting out tedious, repetitive tasks without sacrificing any of your productivity.

In this encore episode, we’re sharing five incredibly simple automations that will help you reclaim precious time and streamline your daily routine. These aren’t complicated systems or expensive tools—just straightforward methods anyone can implement to reduce busywork.

From automating your email responses to organizing your files, these tips will save you time and mental energy. Whether you’re new to automation or already a fan of efficiency hacks, you’ll walk away with actionable steps to make your day run smoother and faster.

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You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes at theproductivityshow.com/.

Cheat Sheet:

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• Top 3 Productivity Resources [1:19]
• How can you save time by entering text faster? [8:07]
• Keyboard shortcuts that will save you a ton of time [23:21]
• Turn your clipboard into a productivity powerhouse [40:17]
• Eliminate time messing around with files [49:51]
• Keep your data safe without doing anything [1:03:01]

Links:

• Masterclass
• 25X Productivity Coaching
• Zapier
• File Juggler
• Default Folder X
• Confessions of an 8-Figure Entrepreneur w/ Noah Kagan (TPS253)
• CheatSheet
• Omnifocus
• Alfred
• Launchbar
• Keyboard Maestro
• Hazel
• BackBlaze
• SuperDuper!
• Productivity Academy
• The Productivity Show on Youtube
• The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
• Become a member of TPS+
• Take the Productivity Quiz

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