Meetings: The Anchoring Effect

Meetings can be a real productivity sinkhole. But did you know that they can also be used to anchor your day? It's true! The anchoring effect is a psychological phenomenon where the first thing you do in the morning sets the tone for the rest of your day.

So, if you start your day with a meeting, you're essentially anchoring your productivity to a never-ending cycle of pointless discussion and PowerPoint presentations.

But wait, there's more! Our research team has identified three key ways to turn meetings into a productive anchor:

Method 1: The Meeting Jar

Write down every agenda item on a piece of paper and then randomly select one to discuss. It's like a meeting lottery! Will it be the boring PowerPoint presentation or the exciting new product launch? The suspense is killing us!

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Method 2: The Meeting Jar with a Twist

Same as Method 1, but with a twist! You get to pick the topic, but you have to present it in a funny voice. Imagine having to say "Okay, who wants to talk about the new copier paper jam?" in a dramatic reading voice. It's a real challenge!

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