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Stressed and Overwhelmed? Discover 5 Productivity Tools That Actually Work

Diarmaid McMenamin
6 min readOct 21, 2024

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As a busy professional juggling work, family, and the dream of financial freedom, I get it. You’re comfortable doing well in your job but feel trapped by the constant grind. If you’re like I was, you’re searching for ways to get more out of your day, carve out time for what truly matters, and, above all, break free from the endless cycle of working hard for someone else. That’s where productivity tools come into play.

After my journey from 20 years in the Royal Navy and the NHS as a doctor to transitioning into entrepreneurship, I’ve tested countless methods to boost my productivity. I remember the days when I felt overwhelmed and lost in the sea of tasks and how these tools helped me navigate them.

Some worked wonders, others not so much. But today, I will share the top 5 productivity tools that have been game-changers for me.

These methods will help you stop wasting time on busy work and focus on things that will bring you closer to time and financial freedom.

Here are the five tools that I swear by, along with their benefits and drawbacks and how you can seamlessly integrate them into your daily routine for maximum productivity.

Time Blocking: Creating Structure in Your Day

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Diarmaid McMenamin
Diarmaid McMenamin

Written by Diarmaid McMenamin

Helping busy, time-poor professionals build a life of time and financial freedom by improving financial education and investing in property.

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