MWW 43: Back to Basics

Habbi and Hailley talk about how they set up their intention for a whole year and then how they keep it present in their daily lives. Routines play a big part, and spoiler alert – it involves their Notion Daily Journals. Full shownotes at: https://www.makework.work/48

The theme of this episode is 'Shark Summer' or 'Work Christmas,' i.e. that time when it's the busiest time of year. Habbi and Hailley ask if work can be under control when the workload is completely out of control? Get show notes: makework.work/47 00:00:45 Habbi's Shark Week – Iceland Airwaves It's Habbi's busiest week of the year, Iceland Airwaves! This leads the two hosts to explore workload, inbox zero, and how to stay on top of things when work gets relentless. Iceland Airwaves Conference The TikTok that changed Habbi's life 00:22:32 Hailley's Shark Summer Hailley talks about hiring; how to deal with a high-profile project that takes over not just your calendar, but also your inboxes with the avalanche of inbound messages it generates. The Content Writer Role at Buffer: What We Looked For In Applications Everything We Know About The PARA Method A Simple System For Saving Bookmarks in Notion 01:13:05 MakeWorkWork – Personality Frameworks A central theme on MakeWorkWork has been using personality frameworks to become better collaborators, and we particularly like the Enneagram, Strengths Finder, and the Four Tendencies. We now have a blogpost on each one outlining why they've each become so meaningful to us. How The Four Tendencies Helps Us Achieve Our Aims The Enneagram: A Shortcut to Clearer Language and Better Collaboration How Language From StrengthsFinder Removes Doubts in my Day-to-Day Work Shoutouts Thanks to Alicia for the kind words about our Four Tendencies post. A thank you as always to Jan who mixes the audio of this podcast — check out his work at wearelisteners.com. How To Send The Perfect Email Intro How to Send Better Email: 7 Ways To Level Up Your Email Skills Today

A listener question sets up a discussion on electronic distractions, our work stations, and staying accountable during work. It leads to a philosophical conversation about setting up an intentional work-day and how they play to their strengths when planning their days. Time stamps 00:00:20 Processing styles 00:22:50 Follow up 00:25:34 Setting up an intentional workday 01:03:44 Our work stations & accountability 01:36:29 Shout outs Read full shownotes at makework.work.

In this episode, the two co-hosts break down a listener-recommended book — Life Admin. It leads to an exploration of if pleasure can be found in doing admin and taking stock of different types of admin. We swear — it’s not as boring as it sounds. Time stamps 00:00:24 Follow up 00:05:42 Life Admin book 00:47:46 Life Admin session 01:12:45 Memo & Shoutouts Get show notes: makework.work/45

The two co-hosts dive deep into their planning for the year including an overview of their themes and goals as well as how they have it set up. They also share some fun news and highlight listener intentions for the rest of the year. Get show notes: makework.work/44 Timestamps: 00:00:21 New MakeWorkWork Website 00:03:03 Workflows 00:51:34 2023 Intentions Mentioned during the show: Workflows page Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies Life Admin: How I Learned to Do Less, Do Better, and Live More, by Elizabeth Emens How I Chose My Theme for 2023, Video by Cams Campbell Get show notes: ⁠makework.work/44⁠

2022 is coming to an end, and Habbi and Hailley reflect on 2022 goals, themes, and favourites. 🎆 Thank you so much to everyone who has listened this year and stuck with MakeWorkWork through thick and thin. 💜 Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: https://www.makework.work/43  Timestamps: 00:00:30 Follow up 00:13:50 2022 Recap 01:12:13 2022 Favourites 01:57:36 Memo & Shoutouts Write to us what you’re taking into 2023, especially if there’s something you’ve taken from the show. Here is: [email protected] A big thank you to Jan Kuhn from WeAreListeners who kindly mixes the audio of this podcast.

It’s a busy season for both Habbi and Hailley. The two hosts discuss how to strategize their workloads knowing it’s crunch time. As always, beverages are present – with a special festive edition from a listener! Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:07:36 Catch-up 00:20:40 Follow-up 00:28:40 Crunch time 01:26:53 Shout-outs Mentioned during the show: MWW mugs are currently available to those who support the show on Anchor Habbi’s recording set-up pre-cat kick-out Enneagram types MWW conversation about enneagram Coffee with maple syrup à la Martyn The view from Habbi’s conference Harpa (location of conference) Hillary’s tweet about 3 beverages Master of Library and Information Science (Wikipedia) Information science course at the University of Iceland (website is in Icelandic) Iceland Airwaves Conference 2022 Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Hailley is taking meetings Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown Breanne’s tweet on auto-deleting promo emails Life Admin: How I Learned to Do Less, Do Better, and Live More by Elizabeth Emens The MakeWorkWork Bookshelf Habbi’s email automation for bookings Hailley’s email formula Habbi’s guide to sending the perfect email intro

Folders. Emails. Documents. Today’s episode is all about folder structure, unrequited email communications, asset management, and the general clutter of inboxes. It’s something we both have strong opinions about and is the basis for Habbi’s future political platform. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:00:20: Folder Management 00:59:23: Listener Shoutouts Mentioned during the show: Habbi’s current desktop with no files The para method Parasocial relationships Hailley deletes emails Episode 33, where we explain email systems The email reply equation A simple gmail automation for receipts MWW Live II Wallpapers Unsplash Habbi’s fall playlist The Spotify poll on favourite seasons

Habbi and Hailley check in with what’s been working for them recently and find out it’s all the things they already know about. They also discuss the difference between inner and outer discipline, setting up schedules, and check-lists. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:01:00: MWW live 00:18:43: An overview of what’s working for us right now 01:27:09: New MWW website Mentioned during the show: MWW live on Twitter Spaces Let us know if you want another Twitter Spaces MWW live Clubhouse The Artist’s Way Morning Pages Marie Poulin Buffer’s policy on sabbaticals What is a code freeze? Daily Notion Journal Bullet Journal The Bullet Journal Method Habbi's journal: Tsuki ‘Sakura Journey’ Limited Edition Bullet Journal Habbi’s bullet journal TikTok

In this episode, Hailley and Habbi reflect on a new era of their work lives that involves managing freelancers and team members, deciding on tools, and the struggles and benefits of connecting across the internet and in person. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:09:27 Scope of roles 00:20:29 Hiring 00:42:20 Content calendar 00:52:58 Connecting remotely and in person 01:01:18 Shout outs *Timestamps may vary slightly based on the ads you hear. Mentioned during the show: The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices, by Casper ter Kuile Harry Potter and the Sacred Text Rituals for Virtual Meetings: Creative Ways to Engage People and Strengthen Relationships, by Glenn Fajardo and Kursat Ozenc Simon’s MWW mug photo Threads How to use Notion database views Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work