Post by account_disabled on Jan 1, 2024 22:47:16 GMT -5
Persuading ourselves to sink our teeth into the very long string of tasks ahead of us is even harder than getting down to work . Whether due to procrastination, distraction or simple disinterest, the desired productivity is often a very tough nut to crack. Even so, and taking into account that when we talk about productivity, we also do so to a large extent about persuasion (in this case we are the ones who have to be persuaded), there are a few tricks that we can use to be more productive. In an article for Fast Company Stephanie Vozza reveals some keys to convincing ourselves to be more productive : 1. Just five more When we try to persuade someone to do something, the key is to simplify things. It's not about changing people's minds but simply getting a "yes." We can use this tactic to boost our productivity by committing, for example, to tackling five more tasks.
If we know that we only have to send five more emails or make five more calls, we will probably do it more eagerly than if we think we have a world of tasks ahead of us. In many cases, 80% of the Phone Number List problem is simply getting started, and by making the first step easier we only open the floodgates of our own productivity. 2. Set short-term goals Setting goals is useful, but sometimes the goals are so ambitious that when we face them, we feel that we are facing a very high mountain whose summit we will perhaps never see. That's why a good alternative is to focus on smaller, short-term goals so as not to become demoralized. Long-term goals tend to demotivate us and to sink our teeth into the objectives ahead of us, they must be motivated to a certain extent, so it is better that they pivot around the here and now. 3. Make a public purpose Realizing the purpose that we have set out to fulfill (posting it on social networks, for example) can help us obtain the necessary motivation to continue moving forward.
After all, by involving other people in this purpose we ensure that we are observed and in the eyes of others we do not in any way want to be weak and faint-hearted. Of course, when making a purpose public we must choose a specific objective. It is not worth proclaiming from the rooftops that we are going to write a book but rather that we are going to write at least one chapter a week. 4. Take breaks An infallible trick to be more productive is to take breaks. After all, the body and brain are not made to work tirelessly and without any pause. Just as athletes get adequate rest to fuel their performance, productivity requires hitting the “pause” button from time to time to recharge your batteries. A 5 or 10 minute walk or a small talk about something that has nothing to do with work is enough to fill the productivity tank and undertake more tasks. 5. Set deadlines Having a specific deadline in mind can be extremely motivating when it comes to taking action.
If we know that we only have to send five more emails or make five more calls, we will probably do it more eagerly than if we think we have a world of tasks ahead of us. In many cases, 80% of the Phone Number List problem is simply getting started, and by making the first step easier we only open the floodgates of our own productivity. 2. Set short-term goals Setting goals is useful, but sometimes the goals are so ambitious that when we face them, we feel that we are facing a very high mountain whose summit we will perhaps never see. That's why a good alternative is to focus on smaller, short-term goals so as not to become demoralized. Long-term goals tend to demotivate us and to sink our teeth into the objectives ahead of us, they must be motivated to a certain extent, so it is better that they pivot around the here and now. 3. Make a public purpose Realizing the purpose that we have set out to fulfill (posting it on social networks, for example) can help us obtain the necessary motivation to continue moving forward.
After all, by involving other people in this purpose we ensure that we are observed and in the eyes of others we do not in any way want to be weak and faint-hearted. Of course, when making a purpose public we must choose a specific objective. It is not worth proclaiming from the rooftops that we are going to write a book but rather that we are going to write at least one chapter a week. 4. Take breaks An infallible trick to be more productive is to take breaks. After all, the body and brain are not made to work tirelessly and without any pause. Just as athletes get adequate rest to fuel their performance, productivity requires hitting the “pause” button from time to time to recharge your batteries. A 5 or 10 minute walk or a small talk about something that has nothing to do with work is enough to fill the productivity tank and undertake more tasks. 5. Set deadlines Having a specific deadline in mind can be extremely motivating when it comes to taking action.