Ever feel like all the work you need to do never seems to get finished? Is your to-do list never-ending? Do you come out of a long workday feeling exhausted, yet not productive enough? According to workplace psychologist, Dr Amantha Imber, we can put in place strategies to help us get more done in less time, use our time more productively, and eliminate distractions that slow us down every day. Here are five sure-fire strategies from Dr Imber that can help.
RE-LEARN HOW TO FOCUS
We are working in the age of digital distraction, where the average worker can only stay focused for six minutes before they do a check of their email or Messenger, according to research by RescueTime. This leads to workers prioritising ‘shallow work’ (work that is non-cognitively demanding) over ‘deep work’, which requires intense focus and concentration for uninterrupted periods of time. Understanding the difference between the two can help you prioritise deep work over shallow work.
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