When we are productive,
we efficiently finish various tasks and achieve better results. However, there
are many bad habits that are killing our productivity, yet we don’t recognize
them at all. In order to improve your productivity, you have to give up these
10 bad habits.
1.
Watching TV before going to bed
After a busy working
day, everyone tends to sit in front of the TV, then move to the bedroom and
continue watching TV. Many people think it relaxes them. However, it just makes
them more tired. Sometimes, you don’t even realize how much time has passed
when watching TV shows, and you end up falling asleep very late at night
instead of falling asleep immediately. Get the TV out of your bedroom and soon
you’ll notice that you sleep better and longer, and you feel fresh when you
wake up. Moreover, being positive and fresh in the morning will certainly boost
your productivity at work. Instead of watching TV shows, use the time before
you fall asleep to evaluate your day and have intimate conversation with your
partner. You can also focus on self-improvement by signing up to an online
college where you can improve yourself and learn how to become more productive
and efficient in your field of work. Turn off TV, bring education and intimacy
in your home.
2.
Spending a lot of time on social networks
Social networks are
great for staying in touch with family and friends. However, when chatting,
posting, sharing, and looking at various funny photos, we lose the sense of
time and waste hours just scrolling through pages. Usually, before we fall
asleep, we decide to check if there is something new in the news feed and end
up falling asleep very late at night. You then feel tired in the morning and
incapable of doing anything that demands focus and hard work.
Also, while working, we
get interrupted all the time by the notifications that someone posted something
or commented on our status update. You look at the notification and, instead of
working, you get lost in the world of social networks. You become less focused
on work and less productive. When at work, turn off the notifications and don’t
log in. Instead of spending your free time on social networks, if you have
something to share and want to do something productive you can learn how you
can create a blog and escape your daily routine, while providing entertainment
and information to others at the same time.
3.
Not working out
People neglect physical
activity because of their busy schedules, but let’s face it – we all have 20
minutes per day to spend working out. Before you go to work or when you get
back, you can go hiking or jogging for 20 minutes. It is not much, but your
body and mind will definitely benefit from it. If there is no place for jogging
around your home, you can do simple exercises in your living room. If you have
more time, you can take some yoga classes, which will help you not only to be
physically active and fit, but also to become more productive and focused. When
working out, you won’t feel any back pain caused by stress and sitting all day.
You will definitely feel better and healthier, which will contribute to being
more productive during the whole day.
4.
Multitasking
We are all proud when
we say that we are multitasking, and some even consider it a necessary skill of
successful people. However, it is not a virtue and is slowly killing your
productivity. When you multitask, you may be concentrated and focused, but that
doesn’t mean that you are focused on every task equally. Moreover, not every
task will be finished on time, and the results won’t be so good.
Getting fully focused
on one task at a time will certainly bring you better results, because you will
be able to perform them without distractions. If you are used to multitasking,
try organizing yourself and doing one task at a time, and then compare the
results. You might be surprised.
5.
Striving for perfection
A person who is
dedicated to their work always strives for perfection. However, some people are
never satisfied with their work, which leaves them with unfinished work and a
lot of stress. When striving for perfection, you may start over-analyzing
things and focusing on tiny details. Being detail-oriented is a virtue, but if
you are paying attention to every little detail, you are losing a lot of time
on unimportant little tasks. In this way, your productivity decreases and you
become exhausted. Put effort into the task and be detail-oriented, but don’t
waste time, talent, and effort on the things that don’t affect the outcome of
the task.
6.
Going with the flow
Spontaneity should be
present in our lives and not everything should be predictable. But when it
comes to work management, we should organize our time well. When you are going
with the flow, the work just keeps piling up. A chaotic schedule can lead only
to decreased productivity, which usually results in failure.
Learn how to organize
your time and make a good working plan in order to improve productivity and the
chances of success. Moreover, the key to success and being productive is to
determine both short-term and long-term goals.
7.
Trying to be productive during the whole day
It is impossible to be
productive and focused all day. The times when someone will be productive
depend on the individual. Some people are productive in the morning, some in
the afternoon and some are night owls. Find out when you are most productive
and organize your schedule accordingly.
8.
Doing every task by yourself
Many people think that
they can save a lot of money by doing everything themselves, but they are
wrong. They are losing money and time: instead of working on demanding tasks,
they get lost in doing unimportant things that only waste their time. Smaller
tasks should be outsourced, since there is no need for you to put effort into
completing them. Outsourcing will pay off, and you will be able to finish
important tasks successfully and on time.
9.
Giving yourself more time to finish some tasks
Since we all want to
complete some tasks successfully, we tend to postpone finishing them, because
we need some time to think about how to get the best results. This always leads
to procrastination, which leads to decreased productivity. If you want to be
productive, you should trust your instincts, talent, and knowledge, and don’t
question your success. Don’t let your virtue, to achieve the best possible
results, destroy you.
10.
Being negative and stressed out all the time
Learn how to deal with
stressful situations, because they are negatively affecting your health, mood,
and productivity. Negative feelings evoke the unwillingness to perform certain
tasks, and you end up doing them unsuccessfully. The recipe is simple – just be
happy. Avoid stressful situations and learn how to cope with them. Find a way
to get rid of negative emotions and stress and gain some positive energy. When
you are happy, you can do everything with little effort. You will notice that
you don’t get exhausted after every task. Behind every successful job stands
happiness and a positive attitude.
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