06/20/2022
Productivity has become such an important issue in this era of distraction that they have made a WORLD DAY of it!
So my question is, how distracted are we?
Based on the number of applications and programs that claim to help us keep organized and stay focused, it seems like we are quite distracted, kinda like Doug the dog in the movie UP (one of my favourites!! - take note of the off-topic reference🧐).
More questions!
- Exactly how many hours a day do we actually work?
- Do we need all these trackers?
- Do the sticky notes and wall calendars really help?
- Does automating everything help or do we adapt and eventually ignore all these tools, trackers and calendars?!
Perhaps we should dig a bit deeper and ponder the root cause of our distraction(s) and we may discover that we have control over a few of the variables that can cause us to go off course even with the best of intentions.🧐
For instance, if you are setting yourself up to work in a high-traffic area of the house with puppies running around and a talking parrot in the background, it may take you a bit longer than anticipated to complete some simple tasks. (This is a true story and I will not name this person to ensure their privacy😅)
Or perhaps you are really not looking forward to a task because it is long and tedious, or maybe it is just plain BORING!! (We all have them and it is no secret that they are absolutely NO FUN 😭)
So is there a master solution? No, you need to find what works for you. And sometimes you may need to change it up and PIVOT when needed to keep it fresh and renew your focus and motivation. (All you Friend's fans are probably chuckling at the moment PIVOT!!!! Ha ha)
I think the important thing is to keep trying different ways until you find the one that sticks and change it up if you fall off the wagon... And be kind to yourself because nobody is perfect. And if you claim to be perfect, I would love to debate that with you 😉
Wishing you all a ! Now, let's get some WORK done 😁
