Winter is coming. As it gets darker and colder, the desire to snuggle up on your couch in your well-worn yoga pants and sweatshirt is stronger than it was at the start of the pandemic. This is where the pandemic blues merge with the winter blues and you watch your motivation and productivity plummet with the temperature. It’s time to stoke the fire. Here are four things you can do to combat the winter doldrums and stay productive this winter. USE A 15-MINUTE LIST When the last thing you want to do on a cold winter morning is draft the PowerPoint presentation for Thursday’s product review meeting, turn to your 15-minute list. A 15-minute list is a list of tasks that you can do in 15 minutes or less. For example, call and schedule your dog’s annual check-up at the vet, prepare an agenda for your meeting with your direct report, or brainstorm topics for the monthly newsletter. These are easy, quick tasks that you can complete with minimum effort and brainpower. Want to read the next 3 tips? Read my feature in Fast Company below! …see more