Wanting to be productive and actually being productive are two very different states. Our motivation plays a big part in what we actually achieve, or even attempt. For years, experts have studied motivation and how it is a driving force in our lives. We know that being motivated increases productivity, but sustaining motivation can be …
When it comes to productivity there is almost always a compromise between quality and quantity. Many people believe that productivity is only a numbers game, it is simply about getting the job done as quickly as possible. To them, the more things people get done regardless of their quality constitutes productivity. However, there is more …
There is a lot of truth in the saying: "If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done." Productivity is important to all of us. If anything, it is a universal language that we all speak. Being productive in our society equates to our ability to earn well, to …
Have you been exhausted at the end of a busy day, only to realize that you have not accomplished anything significant? Or have you been so busy doing so many jobs in the day but missed out (again) the one thing you really needed to do? Then you must certainly be busy, but perhaps not …
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Not much beats the satisfaction you get when you can accomplish a task. You feel productive. You have done what it takes to get the job done. Unfortunately, there may be times when you are showing counterproductive behaviors, which will be thwarting your efforts and holding you back. You may not even realize you are. …
It’s the end of the day, and when you look back over it, you feel you have not really accomplished that much. What a frustrating feeling this is. If this scenario resonates with you, you might have to assess how efficiently you’re getting through your tasks. Do you tackle them blindly and just work on …
Make To-Do Lists and Prioritize Tasks to Be More Productive Read More »
As much as you are doing your best, there are times that you may still find yourself not reaching the goals you aimed for. Even if you did achieve some of them, they might not be within your timeframe or up to the quality you expected. You know you can do more or better, but …
Actions to Avoid So You Can Reach Your Productivity Goals Read More »
Whenever you see a highly successful person, do you wonder how they got to where they are? What is their secret to success? Why does it appear to be so effortless on their part, considering they would have plenty to do every day, surely? Do you wonder how you can accomplish everything on your to-do …
Are you one of those people who can’t help procrastinating or someone who always does things at the last minute? Do you struggle with getting things done? Does your task list grow larger every day? We all have the same 24 hours in a day, so how is it that some people seem to be …
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How and when you react and act in situations you face is critical to your success or failure, not only in the task at hand but in future endeavors as well. Not all who work are productive enough to give the desired results. We are creatures of habit, and achieving results (or not) becomes a …
Learnable Skills That Will Increase Your Productivity Read More »