{"id":45679,"date":"2021-08-15T17:42:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T21:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=45679"},"modified":"2021-08-18T14:46:46","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T18:46:46","slug":"productivity-killers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/productivity-killers\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 Productivity Killers &#038; How to Overcome Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What productivity killers are getting in your way? How much more could you get done if you got over these hurdles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re probably committed to productivity. But, if you&#8217;re like most people, stuff gets in your way. In order to fight off these productivity killers, it helps to identify and understand them. Whether it&#8217;s your fears, your habits, or your environment, you can confront these killers and ultimately get more done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn how to banish productivity killers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 4 Productivity Killers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite your best intentions, several tendencies can block your productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) An Inability to Say &#8220;No&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The inability to say no is a productivity killer. Saying yes to (or focusing on) your One Thing is your priority. This means <strong>you have to protect what you\u2019ve said yes to by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/saying-no\/\">saying no<\/a> to everything else that impinges on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/time-block-schedule\/\">time block<\/a><\/strong>. To put it another way, one yes must be defended over time by a thousand nos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, he proceeded over the next two years to reduce the company\u2019s products from 350 to ten. He understood that the more things you do (say yes to), the less successful you are at any of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s human nature to want to be helpful when someone asks you for something. Saying no in order to focus on your own goals can seem selfish. But you can do it in a respectful and even helpful way by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Suggesting someone else who might say yes<\/li><li>Suggesting another approach or resource that doesn\u2019t require your help\u2014for instance, directing the person to instructions, FAQs, or helpdesk.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your talent, abilities, and time are limited. <strong>Your life must be about what you say yes to\u2014rather than what you ought to have said no to.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Fear of Chaos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you focus on your One Thing, it\u2019s a given that other things will be delayed or won\u2019t get done. Knowing there are loose ends and unfinished work can be distracting, but <strong>you need to develop a tolerance for such messiness or you\u2019ll never accomplish what matters most<\/strong>, because a fear of chaos can be a productivity killer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, the greater your commitment to your priority, the more pressure you may feel to address things you\u2019ve put on hold, even to the point that things seem about to explode. Giving in may relieve the pressure, but by doing so you allow less important things to steal your productivity and rob you of future success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to accept that <strong>when you strive for exceptional results, chaos is the guaranteed tradeoff<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there are likely to be times when you\u2019ll need to adjust to life\u2019s demands and circumstances. The key is to be creative rather than becoming a victim of your circumstances and giving up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone\u2019s circumstances are unique and require a unique response. Your time block may look different from someone else\u2019s. You may not be able to block off a morning\u2014your time block may have to be at a different time of day for a while. You may have to trade off time with someone else, so you protect each other\u2019s time blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you commit to One Thing, you\u2019ll ultimately achieve exceptional results, which will increase your ability to manage the chaos. So work around the chaos of the present and trust that doing the right thing will pay off big in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Poor Health Habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you constantly try to do too much, you\u2019ll eventually pay a price with your health<\/strong>. For instance, you may strive for success at the expense of your health by working long hours, staying up too late and sleeping poorly, missing meals, not taking time off, and not exercising.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may seem to work for a time, but there are two problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can\u2019t do your best work or be optimally productive when you\u2019re draining and not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-replenish-your-energy\/\">replenishing your energy<\/a>.<\/li><li>You can\u2019t assume your health and home life will be there waiting when you decide to pick up where you left off.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Exceptional achievement requires enormous energy, so poor health habits are a productivity killer. Here are some <strong>ways to build and conserve energy for maximum productivity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For spiritual energy, start your day early with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/eckhart-tolle-meditation-mindfulness\/\">meditation<\/a> and prayer. This helps align your thoughts and actions with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/your-life-purpose\/\">your purpose<\/a>.<\/li><li>For physical energy, eat a nutritious breakfast. Practice healthy eating and plan your meals for the week.<\/li><li>Exercise to relieve stress and build strength.<\/li><li>For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/emotional-energy\/\">emotional energy<\/a>, spend time with loved ones.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/plan-your-day\/\">plan your day<\/a>. Determine what\u2019s most important and make sure you get those things done. Estimate how much time you\u2019ll need and plan it. Planning time to get the most important things done inspires you and eases your worries about what won\u2019t get done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spending the early hours of each day building your energy will propel you through the day. If your morning is productive, the rest of your day will fall into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At night, get eight hours of sleep. Don\u2019t allow other activities to impinge on sleep time. Understanding that the right amount of sleep is necessary for success should motivate you to go to sleep and wake up at the right times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) A Distracting Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your environment includes the people you associate with and your physical surroundings, both of which can help your productivity or act as a productivity killer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The people you surround yourself with affect your attitude, health, and performance. If those around you are unhappy and negative, you\u2019re likely to pick up some of their negativity. Even if you\u2019re a positive person, their negativity will rub off eventually. Also, other people\u2019s bad habits can affect you. For example, a 2007 study on obesity found that if your close friends become obese, you\u2019re 57% more likely to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, <strong>surround yourself with people who will support, encourage, and help you<\/strong>. Research indicates that associating with success-minded people creates \u201ca positive spiral of success,\u201d in which their energy uplifts you. They also can motivate you to improve your performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, organize your physical environment to minimize distractions and support the pursuit of your One Thing. Otherwise, getting to work will be like walking down a candy aisle when you\u2019re trying to lose weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a test run of the path you follow every day and look for the distractions\u2014from the point you wake to arrival at your office or workspace where you focus on your One Thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliminate any distractions you find\u2014for instance, email, TV news, the doughnut shop on the way to work, and the office coffee pot. Save these kinds of things for later in the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t allow people and physical distractions to detour you from your One Thing. Clearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/choose-your-own-path\/\">your path<\/a> of productivity killers will help you get there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What productivity killers are getting in your way? How much more could you get done if you got over these hurdles? You&#8217;re probably committed to productivity. 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