One of my friends once said to me, “I don’t work a lot right currently, but I get so much done!” It’s a mystery. Or is it? Productivity and burnout are hot topics these days. Here are some tips to help you be more productive. These may not be what they seem.
Stress is the enemy of productivity. It’s not necessary to discuss its negative effects on your health. But here’s an indirect way it affects your productivity: insomnia. You can’t get enough sleep if you don’t get enough. Then, the next day, you will find yourself drinking too many cups of coffee and not getting any work done. You will lose your mind if you continue this pattern for weeks or even months. You can analyze what’s happening and change your attitude towards stressful situations. Is there anything you can do to make things better? Do your best, take on everything possible, accept what you cannot and move on. This is where a positive goal can help: to be happier or more productive.
This is not a call to quit working or give up. It’s about preventing burning out. Talk to your manager to see if you can redistribute tasks that consume too much of your time. If you are the manager, make sure to check in on your team members. Perhaps the workload can be reduced or mixed up in another place. The goal is to keep people from getting bored and to keep the day interesting. Rediscover your passion for learning
Let’s go back a moment. What was your most productive time? What are the most productive people that you know? Both answers point to the sweet spot between getting good at something and getting bored. The moments before the learning curve is completely flat. This is normal and perfectly in line with human nature. We are curious creatures that need to expand our minds constantly. Some people can change careers every few years. It doesn’t have to be that way, but it is worth investing in trivia and learning new skills every once in a while. A happy mind is one that is stimulated. After we’ve gone through some important steps that require planning, time, and execution, let’s talk about small steps that can help you get closer to a productive day.
You know how difficult it can be to disconnect from your computer if you are still working remotely. Contrary to popular belief working longer does not equal working harder. In fact, the opposite is true. Many of us have developed the bad habit of spending 12+ hours a day in front of our computers. This gives us the illusion that we have enough time to complete a task, so it is more likely that a simple task will be left unfinished. The basics of Agile Project Management
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