Read on Twitter
Productivity is constantly being pushed down people's throats, but many people misunderstand what it means and end up harming themselves in the long run.
Here are 3 myths about productivity and success + how you can overcome them:
*THREAD*
Here are 3 myths about productivity and success + how you can overcome them:
*THREAD*
1.) "The work never stops, and neither should you."
While some might find this mentality motivating, it's more likely to leave you burned out and overwhelmed.
It almost discourages you from being proud of any progress because "there's more to be done".
While some might find this mentality motivating, it's more likely to leave you burned out and overwhelmed.
It almost discourages you from being proud of any progress because "there's more to be done".
Instead, upon completing a major task, allow yourself to be proud of this achievement. Find ways to decompress after finishing a high-stress task.
Do things outside of work that bring you fulfillment.
You want to take a more balanced approach than working like a machine!
Do things outside of work that bring you fulfillment.
You want to take a more balanced approach than working like a machine!
2.) "Multitasking is king."
Multitasking is BEYOND overrated.
It usually leaves you with a bunch of started tasks that you never have the motivation to finish OR low-quality work across the board.
Multitasking is BEYOND overrated.
It usually leaves you with a bunch of started tasks that you never have the motivation to finish OR low-quality work across the board.
Practice putting all of your attention into one task a time. It may pain you at first, but focusing on a singular thing makes you more prone to finish it faster.
You'll likely find that you end up getting more done than you thought.
You'll likely find that you end up getting more done than you thought.
3.) "You have to want to reach for the stars."
The idea that you MUST have these huge goals in order to feel productive and successful is one-dimensional.
This isn't meant to discourage strong ambitions, but don't feel bad if success in your eyes is considered "average".
The idea that you MUST have these huge goals in order to feel productive and successful is one-dimensional.
This isn't meant to discourage strong ambitions, but don't feel bad if success in your eyes is considered "average".
If you aspire to a life of normalcy, and you can still deem yourself successful.
What's most important here is that you define what success means for you and your life, excluding external influences.
From there, you can decide what the most productive course of action is.
What's most important here is that you define what success means for you and your life, excluding external influences.
From there, you can decide what the most productive course of action is.
If you enjoyed this thread and want to receive more valuable content, subscribe to my blog newsletter below! http://www.survivinglifeforever.com/newsletter-sign-up
