“I am so busy at my job.” It’s a phrase we hear all the time. We even say it ourselves. While being busy is great for business, it does not always mean you get the most out of your time.
The most successful people are not necessarily busy but rather productive.
How productive are YOU? How much could you achieve in the same time (or less time) so that you can spend more time with your family and friends away from work?
Find out what you are made of by matching your traits
Take on all the jobs or create a to-do list?
Busy people
They want to do as much as they can in a day
Spending a lot of time on other people’s urgent matters, which may not be that important at the moment
Most of the tasks they must do today will be added to their list for tomorrow.
Productive people:
Take a “less is more” approach and only complete important tasks
Understand the difference between urgent and important tasks
If needed, they can confidently cut their initial to-do lists in half.
Focusing on a single task versus jumping between tasks
Busy people
Do not try to do many things at the same time
Open multiple files and documents at once
Take calls whenever the phone rings, even when you are in the middle of important tasks
Even when doing other things, people check their email constantly
Productive people:
Before moving on to the next task, complete each important one (or as much as you can)
Will only perform two tasks simultaneously if the second is simple and related to the initial
Include time in your calendar for all tasks, including the quick ones
Have a dedicated slot to read, respond or prioritize emails in their inbox
Spend more time on activities to help you achieve your most important goals.
Focusing on a single task is more intelligent. It’s not just unproductive to jump between projects that aren’t completed. It’s bad for your brain because you lose the ability to focus. According to a King’s College study in London, checking your emails obsessively all day can lower your IQ by up to 10 points.
Take a break vs. glued to your desk
Busy people
Most days, people eat lunch at their desks or work areas.
Take 5 minutes in the morning and afternoon only rarely
When they take a break, people are glued to their smartphones
Productive people:
Lunchtime is important.
Breaks are a great way to recharge, refocus and refuel.
During breaks, move to the lunchroom, outdoors, etc.
Talk about other things during their break
Are you unsure what to do if you had a proper lunch break?
You can have fun at lunch with these seven ideas
Concentrate
Relaxation is a great way to unwind.
Improve your memory
Increase your attention span
Boost your creativity
In business, it is better to be busy than quiet. Unplanned and unfocused busyness can cost you money, time, and effort.
Simple techniques that are produced can have a positive impact on your well-being, your time management, and your bottom line.
