If you think about this question, you often come to the conclusion that you are constantly being distracted by somebody or something, but you do not realize why. Try to accept that it is your fault. You let others distract you e.g. via e-mails you tend to answer immediately and you ask for more responsibilities than you can handle. The fact that you are overwhelmed by work really is your fault and its better to admit it. Only then can you can get rid of the bad habits that make you procrastinate. The following bad habits are most common.
1. You are the master of multitasking
The fact that you can multitask does not mean that you working productively. It's quite the opposite. How effectively do you think you are handling a phone call with someone while communicating with another person face to face? How effective is to write a report while replying to e-mails every five minutes? Try to become a master in focusing on only one thing at a time.
2. You are thinking too long
Long-term success certainly requires planning. However, even the best plan is useless if not put into practice. In this case, the rule of thumb is to stop waiting for the perfect plan, which you could never create , and take action as soon as possible.
3. Others are to blame
Blaming others for our failure is simple. Therefore, we often do not realize how much time we lose gossiping about others. Even if it really was someone else's mistake, gossiping does not help. You will definitely not show that you are a better worker this way.
4. You can't refuse anything
You can't be friends with everybody, that is simply impossible. Nor can you say yes to everybody and everything. Do not do the work of others if you can't get your own work done.
5. You are incorrigible
You have read many articles similar to this one and you theoretically know the tips on how to organize your work better. So far, however, you have not put the knowledge to practice. What about tying it now?
And remember another important rule - do not create unnecessary stress about things you can't control.
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