When life gets hectic, it is easy to move from being productive to busy-ness. We react to all the things that seem to need to be done rather than what is important. Do you find yourself easily distracted or asking “What was I about to do?” Are you doing tasks you have deemed important, or just mindlessly crossing things off of a mental or physical list? Do you find yourself exhausted throughout the day? Ever get to the end of the day and ask “What did I really accomplish today?” If any of those sound familiar, your productivity has slipped over to just being busy. No worries, it is easy to shift things back into gear. 20 Ways to Be More Productive 1 – Rest. Step away. Yes, there’s a reason this is first. When our lives get get hectic, we have a tendency to overextend ourselves. That is one of the quickest ways to reduce our productivity. It also leads to frustration and anxiety. My email signature says, ‘I do not answer calls or emails after 7 p.m. or on weekends, and if you work for me, may I suggest that you put down your phone.’ – Shonda Rhimes...
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