Being productive isn't about accomplishing more, but instead, it is about investing your time and attention in a strategic way to value-add your life, career, and relationships. One thing that you may fail to consider is the reason and motivation that drives you.
Often, your desire to be productive is based on a belief that it is what society expects from you, or because you think that you are being overloaded with a workload that you don't feel you can handle.
You might feel a desire to be more productive to impress your co-workers, or to seem like you are busy. While these reasons are valid, they are all external reasons. Other external reasons may include material things, money, or fame.
While money can be a legitimate motivator for many people, it is essential for you to consider whether or not there is something else that is driving you.
If your reason for wishing to be more productive is a shallow one that doesn't serve a higher purpose in your life, there is a good chance that it will just cease to motivate you down the line allowing your productivity to fall by the wayside quickly.
You need to take the time to consider what is driving your desire for productivity. If you need money to support your family, then the love you have for your family, a strong sense of duty, and sheer determination might be your driving factors. Or, perhaps you have found yourself in poverty, and your drive is the desire to improve your situation and yourself.
You need to determine what drives you on a deeper level and understand why you are working so hard. It is essential that you make sure that you know what you are striving to achieve. Only you know what drives you. Only you know what will make you wake up early and work hard. Only you know why you need to be more productive.
It doesn’t matter what you tell other people. It doesn’t even matter if it is true or not. You may tell people what they expect to hear, but it may not be your real reason. It does matter what you tell yourself.
You always want to be honest with yourself because your productivity will fall as quickly as it has risen. Continue to remind yourself why you are working so hard, and keep it in your heart and in your mind. If you can do this, then you are already half-way there.
Unfortunately, there isn’t a magic pill that you can take to fix your lack of productivity. It will take time and hard work to change how you work and before you see a permanent boost in your productivity.
In this course you will learn 5 chapters:
Chapter 1 – Step One: Understanding Productivity and Finding Your Why
Finding Your Why
Discover Your Core Values
Determine What is Most Important to You.
Chapter 2 – Step Two: Identifying Your Goals
What Do You Want Most in Life?
Why Do You Have These Goals?.
Converting Your Goals Into Concrete Milestones
Determine What You Can Do to Achieve Your Goals
Determine if Any of Your Goals Have Changed
Chapter 3 – Step Three: Improving Your Time Management Skills to Become More Productive
Declutter Your Spaces
Declutter Your Mind
Keep a Time Diary
Analyze the Diary Entries
Draw up a Must-do List.
Create a Schedule
Be Flexible
Chapter 4 – Step Four: Dealing with the Possible Snags in Increasing Your Productivity
Work Out Your Priorities
Eliminating Distractions
Avoid Multi-Tasking
Working with a Lack of Confidence
Increase Your Personal Productivity
Working Without Breaks
Lacking Motivation and Inspiration
Trying to Do Too Much at Once.
Not Acknowledging Your Achievements.
Not Making Use of Your Downtime..
Allowing Clutter to Build Up
Chapter 5 – Step Five: Overcoming Procrastination, The Biggest Hurdle to Productivity
Identify the Unpleasant Tasks
Plan for Consequences
Get Help from A Friend or Colleague
Tell Everyone Your Goals.
Create the Right Environment
Make Friends with Go-Getters
You will find the following in the Resources section to maximize your success:
- eBook
- checklist
- planner
- tracker
- wheel of life workbook
- self-care workbook
