Why you should not rely on the productivity methodology
Productivity / / December 23, 2019
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We are waiting for that one correct method, the book or the application will make us more productive. But this is just the tools and success - it is very individual.
We forget that life is full of surprises, and hung up on lists of cases. We think that if the cross out all the items that we get closer to your goals. Not to depend on productivity tools, strive for simplicity. It determines the difference between good and outstanding performance.
Productivity comes to understanding their motivations and anxieties.
We are afraid of losing stability. Because of this start prokrastinirovat and distracted: check the notices on the phone, go to social networks, watch the video. But would not deal with the unexpected associated with an important task.
The brain does not work linearly
At the heart of every productive technique is the erroneous belief that the brain operates linearly. We think that 12 hours of work - it is twice more productive than 6 hours. scientists have provenA default mode of brain function, it is not so.
During the concentrated work involved network operational problem solving. But if we do not concentrate, comprises a network of passive mode. It is activated when we are resting or staying idle. It is this network is responsible for creative thinking and breakthrough ideas.
Remember the times when you could find some original decision. Most likely, it happened at the wrong time, when you persistently struggled with the task, and when you are distracted. For example, walking or shower.
In addition, the pursuit of productivity often distracts us from serious reflection. We do not invest in things that require more time and mental costs. But in a world of continuous notification and entertainment is particularly important to ponder and reflect. Do not focus only on results.
If the results are at odds with what is important to you, they lose their meaning. A long time to do something which has no meaning still does not work.
Focus on the pleasure of the process, not the result of
The results themselves do not mean much. If you customize yourself to be busy all the time, it does not cost anything. You are only wasting your time and effort.
Evaluate projects in terms of what you feel about their completion. Those that cause you positive emotions, is considered a priority. Doing them, you will not have to force yourself to: the process will bring you pleasure.
Determine which projects fit your hobbies and goals, and regularly work on them. Let them be smaller, but they form the basis of your success.
Identify one main objective
Find the goalThat both scares you and makes you want to immediately take up the matter. Then, in accordance with it, define goals for the month, week and day. Smaller purpose must flow from high and combined with each other.
How it helps?
- During the day, you focus on one main task. While you will not fulfill, you do not get distracted on anything else.
- You no longer need to be crossed out items on the list, in order to feel engaged.
- When you have completed the main task, and the rest can distribute at their discretion.
- As a result, you experience less stress and have fun with other things and duties.
With this approach, life becomes more organized. You are in control of it.
Productivity - it's not a happy event. It is always the result of commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.