How to work smarter: a productivity expert’s guide to managing time, energy and focus

Evening Standard · Liz Hardwick · 2026-10-23 14:26 UTC

Productivity expert Liz Hardwick shares practical strategies for planning your day, staying focused and managing tasks, putting the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra’s multitasking tools to the test along the way

Overflowing inboxes, never-ending to-do lists and competing demands can make it easy to spend the day feeling busy without making progress.

As a professional speaker, trainer and coach specialising in digital productivity, I help people use technology more effectively and take back control of three key resources: their time, energy and focus.

For me, working smarter starts with practical habits: setting clear priorities, protecting time to concentrate and keeping tasks and information organised. The right tools can help put those habits into practice, so I wanted to see how the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra could support my everyday routine and help me work more effectively.

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