There are tons of posts all over the internet written to introduce you to new ways to get more productive, but what good are those posts when you still have a lot of bad, productivity-killing habits? If you avoid these bad habits, you’ll be able to boost your productivity without resorting to gimmicks and tricks. So what are they?
Handling emails in the most efficient way can save you a ton of time. When you open a new message, you have three basic options. Trash it after realizing it’s unimportant, respond immediately, or wait and respond later. The best options are the first two. Too often people put their emails off, letting them stack up. Meetings can be another big productivity killer. While they can certainly be useful, meeting just to meet without anything crucial to discuss, or meeting without an agenda, will waste your time and keep you from doing the things you need to be doing. And one of the easiest productivity killers to avoid is app notifications. Emails, social apps, and games all ping, beep, and buzz, distracting you and your co-workers. Turn off those push notifications and you’ll be able to work in peace! Avoid these habits and you’ll find your productivity improving!
Read the full article here: The Not-to-Do List: 7 Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Productivity and Happiness
