Another way to avoid productivity snares…
Yes, productivity snares and traps are everywhere.
And knowing which ones are most likely to trip you up gives you a big boost.
Finding time to get things done – isn’t that what we’re all striving for?
It’s a goal we all share.
And I’m guessing that most of us share some of those pesky productivity snares, too.
Let’s explore a couple that may feel familiar to you today.
Productivity snares 101:
One of the biggest traps to avoid, when it comes to time and productivity, is the idea that working faster is going to get you there faster. In fact, quite the opposite is true most of the time.
It’s counter-intuitive, I know. The more stressed and overwhelmed you feel, the more you are inclined to rush. But when you start rushing, you are going to miss steps, make mistakes, and, ultimately, lose precious time. In addition, you may undermine trust or suffer other, significant fallout as a result of giving into this impulse to go faster.
Another major productivity pitfall has to do with losing focus. Picture us all, in our information-saturated era. We have our phones and iPads and laptops. Scarcely a moment passes that we’re not doing something productive. But productivity snares abound on the internet.
Staying on track as you navigate through all of the websites and news items and tweets and videos is challenging. Sometimes I’m sure it can feel a little like trying to walk your 5-year-old past the ice cream store on a hot summer day.
Keep in mind that getting sidetracked and losing focus doesn’t stop time. Distraction leads to inaction. And when your productivity grinds to a halt that clock on your wall keeps ticking away.
Avoiding the snares…
Finding time to avoid the kinds of traps that sap your energy, focus and productivity often involves the opposite of what your impulse might be. Don’t let panic take the lead. It just dilutes and scatters your energy.
Instead, take a deep breath, and:
- When you feel pressed to go fast, slow down.
- When you feel like everything is clamoring for your attention NOW, assert your boundaries, say no, and refocus on your task. The rest will wait.
You will be amazed at how much of a difference these two simple, and seemingly counter-intuitive, strategies can make. How will you get started with these today?
There’s a different way to be in your day, and I’m here to share it with you.
Here’s more help…
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