As the rush to the effect on productivity

We like to look busy

We pleasing inflow of energy that we have, going from one meeting to another, answering emails and vychorkivaya items from the to-do list. We feel that we need, of course, we want to try it more often. However, we must know when to stop and not to confuse employment with feverish haste. The latter can harm the productivity of the whole team.

Often, a person in a constant rush, just does not realize how his actions affect others. He feels that he is committed to working productively as possible. In fact, it is all nervous.

The habit of interrupting others, asking all to accelerate, at any time to interrupt colleagues and put unrealistic deadlines disrupts the team.

In addition, stress can be transmitted. Not so long ago was discovered a new type of brain cells - mirror neuronsMirror neurons: Enigma of the metaphysical modular brain. They are activated in a similar way, and when we observe the fulfillment of some action, and when they themselves perform it. For example, it becomes frustrating when we see someone in pain. So, we can feel and "mirror" stress.

Many companies are now entrenched culture of competition, every employee tends to seem busier than his colleague. Naturally, mental health in such a situation suffers. Fortunately, anxiety caused by haste, without pressure from the outside is justified, but a habit. A habit can be changed.

How to reduce the rush at work

We are often addictive maelstrom of urgent cases and calls. In such a case, it may be useful rule of five tasks. According to him, it needs to be limited to five tasks:

• two tasks you are working on at the moment;
• two tasks that you plan to start later;
• a task that you do not have time to run (even if it is expected that you will take it).

So every employee will be able to adjust your own workflow, but at the same time not forget about the general purpose commands.

Also try to assess each task of clothes size (S, M, L, XL), or the number of hours or days required for its implementation. So you can choose a reasonable speed and the deadline convenient for all project participants. Do not forget that each new objective should fit in great goals and meet your daily duties.

Check list

1. Determining the speed of the project and its duration is complete, do not forget to take into account opinions of different people.
2. Draw the line clear methods of communication, working time and responsibilities, and do not leave without attention to the violation of these rules.
3. Every month Take time to the entire team to discuss the level of stress at work and make changes in schedules and duties as required.
4. Remember that success is measured by the results of the work, rather than its volume.