Many of us have so many responsibilities to take care of. It can be so easy to feel lost with all the projects and things we have to do. Especially when there isn’t a clear outcome wanted or deadline for those projects. This uncertainty can generate so much overwhelm. And sometimes it can be so hard to focus on the task at hand. Because you’re busy thinking about the other million things you have to do!
Being a naturally unorganized person and probably one of the worst procrastinators. I can confidently say it’s never too late to make a change. Because if somehow even I managed to find little strategies and create little short cuts to become a productive individual. Then you can too!
#1 Not taking breaks
Sometimes it can be so easy to forget about taking a break. It can look like it’s just a waste of time. But in reality, taking a step back can help you piece things together and look at things from a birds-eye view. Which leads to you being able to solve problems that you might’ve been stuck on. There is even research on this topic – taking short breaks refreshes the mind and boosts creativity.
#2 No action plan
Now this one was a big one for me. Usually, we have a lot of projects going on at once. And it can be hard to prioritize between them. And as a result, you probably feel overwhelmed, stressed, and unproductive. Which leads to you being more likely to procrastinate. But if you were to plan your days ahead of time. You would have the clarity of what you need to accomplish. This leads to you being laser-focused and crazy productive without constant worry and stress.
(Note: time management isn’t something you’ll become great at overnight. It takes time, especially if you’re doing this alone. Please talk to someone who is qualified. Otherwise, it can be a long and frustrating process.)
#3 Letting distractions steal your attention
It’s probably not a secret that getting sidetracked nowadays is easier than ever. We are constantly bombarded with ads and online marketing. In fact, according to research, it takes around 15-20 min. to get back to your 100% concentration after getting distracted. If we cut to the chase – when you’re working try to remove as many distractions as you can from your working environment. Otherwise, you’ll never enter the deep work state which is required for you to solve difficult problems.
What are you currently struggling with when it comes to productivity?
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