The title of this post may cause many to stop reading.
We are in a period of overwhelm.
The word productive automatically generates thoughts of “do more”.
However, the definition of productivity is to maximize output.
This could involve solutions that shift inputs to increase output.
Other solutions might reduce the input to maintain or increase output.
Today is World Productivity Day.
This is the perfect time to consider our work and home lives to discover ways to be more productive.
My Perspective
Invest some time today to explore productivity. Here is a short exercise to get ideas flowing:
- List two areas at work where you would like to be more productive. Now list two at home.
- For all four areas, write down 1-2 barriers that hold your productivity back.
- Finally, explore solutions for those barriers and select one to try for each of the 4 areas.
If you want tips and ideas for productivity, Tubular curated lists of the best in several categories including the following:
Podcasts: The 20 Best Productivity Podcasts You Need to Listen to in 2023 – Link here.
Blogs: The 22 Best Productivity Blogs You Need to Follow in 2023 – Link here.
Books: The 21 Best Productivity Books to Read in 2023 – Link here.
Digital Tools: The Best Productivity Apps for the iPhone (most are available on android) – Link here.
Your Turn
What area of your life would you like to be more productive?
Do you use any productivity tools or resources?
How could you take one step to improve your output without increasing input?