Struggling to Focus After Summer? Try These Hacks Based on Your Productivity Style
- Amy Rochino
- Sep 10
- 2 min read
The sun-soaked days of summer are behind us, and suddenly you’re staring at a to-do list that feels longer than your out-of-office reply.
If getting back into a groove feels harder than it should, you’re not alone. And the problem might not be you—it might be the systems you’re trying to force yourself into.
Most productivity advice assumes everyone works the same way. But if you’ve ever tried someone else’s method (bullet journaling, time blocking, 5am deep work sessions) only to burn out or bail after a week, you already know: productivity is personal.
That’s why knowing your productivity style can make all the difference.
Why Productivity Styles Matter
When you understand your style, you can:
Choose tools and tactics that actually match how your brain works
Reduce friction in your daily workflow
Stop wasting time trying to "fix" yourself
Stay motivated, focused, and in motion—on your own terms
Instead of pushing through what doesn’t work, you build systems around your strengths. That means fewer false starts, less second-guessing, and more progress with less burnout.
Not Sure What Your Style Is? There’s a Quiz for That.
We just released a new guide to the four dominant productivity styles:
Architect: Strategic and structured
Builder: Action-oriented and momentum-driven
Optimizer: Process-focused and efficiency-minded
Harmonizer: Relational and rhythm-based
And this time, it includes a quiz to help you pinpoint your dominant style.
You’ll also get tailored suggestions for how to work with—not against—your natural tendencies, plus toolkits, watch-outs, and systems designed for each type.
Ready to Work Smarter This Fall?
If the transition back to work has felt harder than it should, don’t force it. Try a new approach that actually fits.
Download the free guide and take the quiz to find your productivity style:
Your post-vacation brain will thank you.
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