{"id":1333,"date":"2018-11-13T19:33:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T19:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.realtrends.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/13\/bad-habits-are-killing-your-productivity\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T02:20:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T02:20:58","slug":"bad-habits-are-killing-your-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preprod.realtrends.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/13\/bad-habits-are-killing-your-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"These Bad Habits Are Killing Your Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are You Guilty Of These Productivity Killers?<\/h1>\n
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All the effort we make to boost our productivity is all for nothing if bad habits are constantly counteracting us. Here are common behaviors that can derail your time:<\/div>\n
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You\u2019re an \u201cOf Course\u201d Person<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Getting comfortable pushing back on non-mission-critical requests is crucial to maintaining your productivity. Of course, you\u2019ll have to use discretion and common sense\u2014you\u2019re obviously not going to give a flat \u201cno\u201d to any and all who come knocking, especially not requests from customers.<\/p>\n

But what you can do is ask customers to be precise by sharing as much information as possible so that you can prioritize their requests against what\u2019s currently on your plate. Prioritizing work will help keep you productive.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re a Stickler for Perfection<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Being available to customers and producing quality work is what got you to where you are, but you must be strategic about what tasks need to be an A+ and which will be fine at a B. Of course, you shouldn\u2019t cut corners or get sloppy, but nitpicking over inconsequential details in minor initiatives (especially if it requires lots back and forth with clients) is a waste of time.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re in (Way) Too Many Meetings<\/strong><\/h1>\n

If your calendar constantly looks like one never-ending block of meetings, it\u2019s time to re-examine things. Again, this is where being comfortable saying \u201cno\u201d comes into play. Only accept showings that are absolutely necessary to your bottom line. If something can be done with a quick conversation or an instant message exchange, do that instead.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re a Social Media Junkie<\/strong><\/h1>\n

This is a notorious one. It\u2019s all too easy to get sucked into social media at 8 a.m., so dedicate certain times of the day to plowing through your social feed. And unless it\u2019s critical for you to closely monitor social media, restrict your time there to only certain slots.<\/p>\n

There are a few apps to help you distill the most important news from social media. Frontdoor Business Edition, for example, has a feature that allows you to set up automatic alerts when a professional contact is in the news.<\/p>\n

You Don\u2019t Automate Processes<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Take a look at your daily workflow, both personal and business. What could be automated? Setting up filters is a good place to start. In Gmail, that means flags for VIPs and filters for customers who are \u201cready to move.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the personal side of things, make sure all of your bills are set to auto-pay and look to where else you could streamline; consider grocery delivery apps and ride-share services to help you save time if you\u2019re finding yourself overextended.<\/p>\n

You Neglect Your Sleep<\/strong><\/h1>\n

It\u2019s the simplest formula, but oftentimes the easiest one to neglect: Everyone is different in terms of how much sleep they need, but a solid seven to eight hours of quality Z\u2019s is what\u2019s recommended for maintaining focus, energy, and overall well-being.<\/p>\n

Take a look at your workday. If you\u2019re guilty of any of the above, working to correct the issue will do wonders for your output (and overall happiness).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n