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When you're constantly busy, you're automatically productive
Busy is good, but thinking you're being productive because you're swamped with work is a myth.
Your workload may be overwhelming and your time is very limited.
Sitting at your desk flustered and stressed will not help you to accomplish anything.
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Your desk will be messier the more productive you will be
A spotless desk can make you highly productive, but the opposite is also true.
The piles of paper and snack wrappers that you cannot throw away because you are too busy do not enhance your productivity; they just make your work environment less pleasant.
The state of your workplace is directly related to your productivity. A clean and organized workspace reflects the same attitude and motivation as your own.
Keeping things under control with a once-a-week cleaning schedule is enough to keep productivity high.
Spending too much time cleaning will reduce productivity.
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To be productive, you must do two things at once
Multitasking on the surface may seem like a great way to get things done faster, but there are plenty of reasons why it's not a good idea.
The problem with focusing on two things at once is that you're not really focused on either.
By doing two things badly, rather than doing one well and then moving on to the next, you will waste time and effort.
The brain can only concentrate on one thing at a time, so multitasking reduces efficiency and performance.
Doing two things at once makes your brain unable to handle both tasks simultaneously.
The most likely outcome when you're trying to accomplish two things simultaneously is that you will also cheat in order to accomplish them both.
At the moment, taking shortcuts may seem like a great idea, but in the long run, it will be your work that counts.
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The faster you accomplish things, the more productive you are
In order to be productive, tasks should be completed well, not rushed, and not replaced by mistakes that may need to be redone.
It is better to work steadily through our to-do list to the best of our ability than to rush through several tasks with the bare minimum of effort.
Stress occurs when we rush; everything that doesn't go our way will impact how long it takes to finish, and since the goal is to finish as quickly as possible, this causes a lot of stress.
As you work through your tasks methodically and in a structured manner, you'll be better prepared mentally to handle unforeseen obstacles.
Your colleagues receive negative effects as well if you are stressed out and racing around the office in order to complete tasks.
The office as a whole is also affected, along with your own productivity.
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A productive individual is always available for everyone at any time
Productivity doesn't mean doing everything on your list, it means completing the right tasks.
Trying to look busy and, in your mind, productive by taking on the world may not be the best approach to take.
You can only be truly productive and efficient when you identify what needs to be done and can complete it well.
If you prioritize and say "no" to those requests that are simply unimportant and do not need to be added to your ever-expanding "to-do list”, you will be able to control your workload and become a hub of productivity.
A person who gives only 70% to a number of different tasks, instead of giving 100% to the important ones, isn't being productive; rather, he or she is simply multitasking inefficiently.
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Sending out a lot of emails demonstrates my productivity
It isn't productive to bombard your colleagues with useless emails to signal your busyness as an attempt to fool them into thinking you are productive.
You should clarify small points when planning your day and tasks, rather than when they come up.
You should try to speak to a colleague rather than write an email whenever possible.
It's easier and faster, as well as better for relationships and collaboration, to have an actual conversation.
