Struggling to keep your productivity community talking and thinking creatively? Would You Rather questions are the perfect way to break the ice and spark engaging discussions. Use these templates to inspire fun, meaningful interaction and get your members sharing their best ideas.
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Would You Rather questions tap into our natural curiosity and decision-making instincts. By presenting two intriguing scenarios, they invite members to reflect, imagine, and share their preferences, which leads to lively discussions and surprising insights. This format encourages even quieter members to participate since the choices are approachable and low-pressure.
In productivity communities, Would You Rather questions can creatively explore habits, tools, and work styles, making productivity topics more relatable and enjoyable. They foster a playful environment that can break up routine content and help members discover new strategies or perspectives through others' reasoning.
Would you rather start your workday two hours earlier or finish two hours later?
💡 Example: "Would you rather start your workday two hours earlier or finish two hours later? Tell us why!"
Would you rather have unlimited sticky notes or unlimited highlighters for organizing tasks?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have unlimited sticky notes or unlimited highlighters for organizing tasks?"
Would you rather tackle your hardest task first or save it for last?
💡 Example: "Would you rather tackle your hardest task first or save it for last? Share your reasoning!"
Would you rather automate all your emails or automate all your meetings?
💡 Example: "Would you rather automate all your emails or automate all your meetings?"
Would you rather always work with music or always work in silence?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always work with music or always work in silence? Why?"
Would you rather use only digital tools or only paper for all your planning?
💡 Example: "Would you rather use only digital tools or only paper for all your planning?"
Would you rather have a four-day workweek or work remotely forever?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a four-day workweek or work remotely forever? Tell us your pick!"
Would you rather schedule every minute or go with the flow each day?
💡 Example: "Would you rather schedule every minute or go with the flow each day?"
Would you rather always have a tidy desk or an empty inbox?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have a tidy desk or an empty inbox? Share your thoughts!"
Would you rather work alone on big projects or always collaborate with a team?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work alone on big projects or always collaborate with a team?"
Would you rather have one giant monitor or two smaller screens for productivity?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have one giant monitor or two smaller screens for productivity?"
Would you rather take a 15-minute break every hour or a one-hour break after four hours?
💡 Example: "Would you rather take a 15-minute break every hour or a one-hour break after four hours? Why?"
Would you rather master speed reading or speed typing?
💡 Example: "Would you rather master speed reading or speed typing?"
Would you rather use only your phone or only your laptop for everything work-related?
💡 Example: "Would you rather use only your phone or only your laptop for everything work-related?"
Would you rather have a robot assistant or unlimited coffee for productivity?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a robot assistant or unlimited coffee for productivity? Let us know!"
Would you rather brainstorm on a whiteboard or on sticky notes?
💡 Example: "Would you rather brainstorm on a whiteboard or on sticky notes?"
Would you rather never have to deal with distractions or never feel tired at work?
💡 Example: "Would you rather never have to deal with distractions or never feel tired at work? Explain your choice!"
Would you rather always have perfect Wi-Fi or never run out of device battery?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have perfect Wi-Fi or never run out of device battery?"
Would you rather attend all meetings as voice calls or as video calls?
💡 Example: "Would you rather attend all meetings as voice calls or as video calls?"
Would you rather always meet deadlines or always have creative ideas?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always meet deadlines or always have creative ideas? Share why!"
Would you rather plan your day the night before or first thing in the morning?
💡 Example: "Would you rather plan your day the night before or first thing in the morning? Let us know!"
Would you rather use checklists or mind maps for big projects?
💡 Example: "Would you rather use checklists or mind maps for big projects?"
Would you rather receive feedback instantly or only after completing a project?
💡 Example: "Would you rather receive feedback instantly or only after completing a project?"
Would you rather always have your calendar perfectly managed or your to-do list always done?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have your calendar perfectly managed or your to-do list always done? Why?"
Would you rather take all your breaks outside or use them for power naps?
💡 Example: "Would you rather take all your breaks outside or use them for power naps? What would you choose?"
Would you rather always work in a quiet library or a busy coffee shop?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always work in a quiet library or a busy coffee shop?"
Would you rather have one uninterrupted hour or four 15-minute time blocks?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have one uninterrupted hour or four 15-minute time blocks? Why?"
Would you rather delegate all admin tasks or all creative tasks?
💡 Example: "Would you rather delegate all admin tasks or all creative tasks?"
Would you rather always work under a strict deadline or always have flexible timelines?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always work under a strict deadline or always have flexible timelines? Tell us why!"
Would you rather learn a new productivity tool every month or stick with your favorite forever?
💡 Example: "Would you rather learn a new productivity tool every month or stick with your favorite forever?"
Would you rather have your best ideas during the morning or late at night?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have your best ideas during the morning or late at night?"
Would you rather receive all reminders as texts or as pop-up notifications?
💡 Example: "Would you rather receive all reminders as texts or as pop-up notifications?"
Would you rather always work on one big project or juggle several small tasks?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always work on one big project or juggle several small tasks? Share your thoughts!"
Would you rather block social media during work or block emails during breaks?
💡 Example: "Would you rather block social media during work or block emails during breaks?"
Would you rather set yearly goals or focus on daily habits for productivity?
💡 Example: "Would you rather set yearly goals or focus on daily habits for productivity? Why?"
Would you rather batch similar tasks or switch between different types of work?
💡 Example: "Would you rather batch similar tasks or switch between different types of work?"
Would you rather always have a mentor or be a mentor to someone else?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have a mentor or be a mentor to someone else? Tell us!"
Would you rather attend a productivity workshop or read a top-rated book on the topic?
💡 Example: "Would you rather attend a productivity workshop or read a top-rated book on the topic?"
Would you rather work from a cozy home office or a vibrant co-working space?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work from a cozy home office or a vibrant co-working space? What would you choose?"
Would you rather always have your favorite snack nearby or always have water within reach?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have your favorite snack nearby or always have water within reach?"
Would you rather use a classic to-do list or a Kanban board for managing tasks?
💡 Example: "Would you rather use a classic to-do list or a Kanban board for managing tasks? Why?"
Would you rather have a never-ending playlist or total silence while working?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a never-ending playlist or total silence while working?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste a question into your community platform of choice. Add a brief prompt encouraging members to explain their choice or tag a friend to join the conversation. Rotate these questions weekly or during low-engagement periods to keep discussions fresh. Consider pinning popular questions for new members or using them in themed productivity challenges.
Would You Rather templates work well across all platforms. For forums and Slack, post in dedicated engagement threads or daily check-ins. On Discord, use poll features or emoji reactions for quick participation. For Facebook and LinkedIn, pair the question with a colorful image or graphic. On all platforms, follow up with a summary or highlight top responses to show appreciation and keep the conversation going.
Focus on real productivity challenges your members face, such as 'Would you rather batch process emails at the start of your day or check them every hour?' or 'Would you rather use the Pomodoro Technique or time blocking to manage deep work?' These scenarios spark discussion on overcoming common obstacles and help members reflect on their habits.
Incorporate terminology and scenarios from popular productivity frameworks. For example, 'Would you rather process your to-do list using GTD's capture method or prioritize tasks with the Eisenhower Matrix?' This not only drives engagement but also educates members about different productivity systems.
Alternate between prompts that focus on maximizing efficiency (e.g., 'Would you rather automate repetitive tasks or delegate them?') and those that address reducing digital clutter (e.g., 'Would you rather have a zero-inbox or zero-notification policy?'). This ensures your diverse community finds relevance in the scenarios.
Absolutely! Post scenarios such as 'Would you rather manage your projects in Notion or Trello?' and encourage members to share their reasoning. This often leads to valuable follow-up threads about tool hacks, templates, and best practices tailored to productivity workflows.
Create scenarios that resonate with each group’s unique challenges: For remote workers, try 'Would you rather have core meeting hours or asynchronous updates?' For office-based pros, 'Would you rather have a standing meeting or a daily huddle?' This personalization increases engagement and relevance.
Rotate through themes like task management, focus strategies, digital detox, goal setting, and productivity tools. Use nuanced scenarios, such as 'Would you rather spend your first hour planning your day or diving straight into your top-priority task?' This keeps content fresh and thought-provoking for productivity enthusiasts.
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