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Is it Productivity or Are You a Workaholic?

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Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

Do others comment on how hard you work? Do they also mention how much you manage to accomplish in such little time or do they complain that you never seem to find the time for the good things in life?

There is a fine line between being productive and being a workaholic.

Do any of these sound familiar to you?

You absolutely have to work all weekend. Not just for an hour or two but most of Saturday and Sunday too.

You don’t go anywhere without some type of mobile device and have to be in contact at all times.

You are compelled to be busy, usually multi-tasking and you feel uncomfortable when you aren’t working or are away from your job. It usually affects your sleep and you don’t eat well because of it.

Most of your conversations are work related.

Delegating responsibility is very difficult for you. You feel if the job warrants doing, then it had better be done by you in order to be properly completed. Your need for control over certain aspects of each job leaves others feeling that though they may be responsible for the job, it still has to be done your way.

Your standards can be impossibly high or they fluctuate depending on your emotional level at the time. Since you actually feel that the job you are doing is never good enough, this mind set gets passed on to those who work for you. They can never be sure of how you will feel from one day to the next about the work they do, even if it is well done.

All or any of these can be a sign that you are a workaholic and you may not even recognize these qualities in yourself. Workaholics have such a driving need to please others that they don’t notice the negative effect on their health and well-being. It can also impact others if they are in a position of authority.

Being productive is a different kettle of fish. Productive people are usually constructive and the results are useful and abundant. What they do produce is of value and there is lots of it!

If you plan your day, keep track of your projects and have long term goals and priorities, then you are productive!

You make sure that your activities each day are contributing toward your long-term objectives and you invest a lot of thought in planning your time, knowing that to work backwards from your goals by creating milestones is the best way to achieve them.

You get things done without feeling stressed. Consistent activity and performance are signs of productivity. You don’t worry about your problems while you’re working because you focus on one thing at a time until you have completed what you are doing. Only then, will you move on to the next task.

Organization is very important to you and you make sure that you have time for the things that relax you, such as reading or going for a walk.

Most importantly, you work on your own agenda and don’t get distracted by the day-to-day issues that tend to arise.

If you’re a workaholic, you will see immediate benefits by taking a step back to focus on being more productive.  Start by delegating all of the tasks you don’t need to do to free up more time to focus for all of the things only you can do.

For tips on how to change your mind set from that of being a workaholic to being productive, read our next post.

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Categories : Work/Life Balance
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Why Not Boost Your Productivity?

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Thursday, February 16th, 2012

For those of us who wish we could simplify our lives just a little – and which of us doesn’t wish that – maintaining a productive schedule doesn’t always come easy.

What are the most important things you would like to accomplish today? Which things do you really want to do?

This is where maintaining balance and boosting your productivity cross paths. It’s also where  lists, whether you love them or hate them, are important. Some people are expert list makers. They have lists for everything and if you can manage that and it doesn’t take away time from actually getting things done, then you’re already a step ahead of most of us.

The great thing about lists is that as long as you pay attention to them, they will keep you organized. A master list is a great thing to have; one that encompasses both your work and your home life. For the professional list maker, this keeps everything running on an even keel.

For the rest of us, the to do list should become a priority. This is the list that you make at the end of each day with a running tab of everything that you want to get done within the next several days. These are the things which when not written  down, will keep you awake at night, worrying that you have forgotten something important. These are the things that you want to focus on and accomplish as quickly as possible and then get out of the way so you have time to enjoy your life.

It’s always a good idea to put a set amount of time beside any item(s) on your list and have a variety of tasks, some which can be finished quickly and others that may take a bit longer. This way, when you have those periods throughout the day when your energy is lagging, you can look at your list and complete one of the smaller tasks. This is usually all you need to get your focus back.

Getting right to your tasks early in the day will help you accomplish more and if you do hit a period where your energy level drops, it will be easier to get back to your list later in the day if you feel you have already completed the majority of the items.

Remember to take short breaks. Getting up and moving around will increase your energy and also give your eyes a rest, especially if most of your tasks are computer related. Rushing through to finish everything as quickly as you can usually means you aren’t putting your best effort forward. Know when to stop for the day. Not completing everything isn’t the end of the world. Add any remaining items on your list to tomorrow’s to dos. Right at the top so you get to them first.

Another example of a useful list, taken from the master list gurus, is one that you will re-use, such as a grocery list, a travel list or a 4 season list. This last one is a list of the things that have to be done around your home throughout the year. Once the list is made, things can be added or subtracted from it as needed but it will save you time once the original list is there for you.

One final note; remember to keep your list up to date. Remove all completed items and those that are no longer of interest or needed. You’ll notice your productivity increase quickly and at the same time you will get much more from life!

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Categories : Motivation, Time Management
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Productivity Tips for Virtual Businesses Pt. 2

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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Clear your desk

At the end of each day, clear everything you can from the surface of your desk and put it where it belongs. Organize what’s left and throw out what isn’t needed. Then you can start each morning  with less clutter. This will let you focus on what needs to be done since it removes distractions and reduces stress.

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Categories : Small Business, Time Management
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Productivity Tips for Virtual Businesses Pt. 1

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Monday, April 4th, 2011

Set three goals or priorities each day

Don’t add any other items to the list until you complete those top three. Make sure you celebrate your achievements at the end of each day and reward yourself!

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Categories : Small Business
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