Hey Hey,
Welcome to the first issue of Better Than Busy, your weekly shortcut to escaping the busy trap and doing work that actually matters.
Let’s kick things off with three tiny workflow upgrades that can save you hours, no tech degree required.
⚙️ Workflow Fix #1: Stop Copy-Pasting the Same Emails
The trap: You send nearly identical emails again and again.
The better way: Use TextBlaze (Chrome) or Raycast Snippets (Mac) to create keyboard shortcuts for canned replies.
➡️ For example: type //followup to instantly insert a full follow-up email.
Try it now: TextBlaze
🗓 Workflow Fix #2: Ditch the Back-and-Forth Scheduling
The trap: Endless emails just to find a time that works.
The better way: Use Calendly or TidyCal to share your availability in one click. Add your link to your email signature and thank yourself later.
Pick one: Calendly or TidyCal
📥 Workflow Fix #3: Automate Form-to-Spreadsheet Chaos
The trap: Downloading CSVs and manually pasting form results into your CRM or tracker.
The better way: Use Make.com or Zapier to automatically send data from tools like Tally or Typeform directly to Google Sheets or Airtable.
Get started: Tally + Make integration guide
💡 Micro-tip:
If you’ve done something manually more than 3 times this week, it's time to automate.
Got a time-wasting task that’s driving you nuts? Reply to this email and I’ll feature your problem (and fix it) in a future issue.
If you enjoyed this issue, forward it to someone who’s drowning in busywork. Let’s help them escape the trap too.
Stay smart,
The Better Than Busy Team