Myth or Reality? 7 Tall Tales About Productivity

Myth or Reality? 7 Tall Tales About PRODUCTIVITY 1. MYTH REALITY More time does not always equal To be more productive, you must work longer hours more work done. 70hrs Research shows employee output significantly People who work more than 70 hours a week do Longer hours have also been tied to higher rates of decreases after a not produce any more than people who work 55. turnover and absenteeism. 50-hour work week. TAKE ACTION Make sure to take frequent breaks, get up and stretch, take a quick walk, or grab something to eat. Focus on the task at hand and the end goal, not the time on the clock. 2. MYTH REALITY Studies show people who work away from the office can actually experience improved productivity. Working remotely means you'll accomplish less. TAKE ACTION If it's not an option yet at your job, ask your boss or supervisor if you can set up a part-time, work-from-home schedule. 3. MYTH REALITY Research shows planned breaks can increase learning and development and create a more valuable final product. The only way to get through a slump is to push through it. TAKE ACTION Take a walk, switch to a less intense Make sure to have water and task, or eat your lunch (away from your computer). healthy snacks on hand. 4. MYTH REALITY Research suggests it's best to complete harder tasks first thing when we're at our most creative and prepared. It's best to tackle busy work first. 9:00 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm TAKE ACTION Knock out more challenging work at the beginning of the day, then switch to easier or less-intensive tasks when it's time for a break. 5. MYTH REALITY Multitasking leads to greater efficiency. Managing multiple projects at the same time can complicate things and increase the amount of time it takes to complete each task. TAKE ACTION Prioritize your to-do list and focus on the most important item(s) first. Finish one task at a time. 6. ΜΥΤΗ REALITY Lots of meetings improve team productivity. While meetings can help everyone stay on the same page (and avoid any extra work due to miscommunication), short, focused meetings may be the better route. 000 TAKE ACTION If the majority feels these meetings help improve productivity, keep them. Check in with team If not, drop the meetings or make them less frequent. members and see how they feel about established daily or weekly meetings. 7. MYTH REALITY Working under pressure makes people thrive. Research shows pressure can lead to worrying, which can take up vital thinking space that could have been directed toward a given task. TAKE ACTION Rather than choke under pressure, break a task into feasible chunks, ask for help if you need it, and delegate work when necessary. Productivity strategies and beliefs vary from person to person. At the end of the day, certain myths-and what works for a friend or coworker-shouldn't get in the way of your productivity. betterproductivityblog.com web.stanford.edu lifehacker.com washingtonpost.com entrepreneur.com bigthink.com leadershippreview.net Designed by: Ghergich & Co. Brought to you by: Quill.om Asmall partof your job is 100% of ours.