Do you think that procrastination is OK because you get the very best out of yourself when you're under pressure? Well, then prepare to miss deadlines or make critical mistakes with no time to correct them. Your productivity can also deteriorate because you're keeping too much stuff on your desk. So get organized, advises the consulting.about.com website. Set some priorities for yourself so that you always know what the very next task of high importance is.
Procrastination
We all know it. It is the continual postponement of assignments and tasks. Some people claim that they work best under pressure, but that's a lousy excuse. While some people actually do deliver their best when they're under pressure, for the majority of people this means that they don’t mind sacrificing the quality of their work.
Unfinished work
This is actually similar to procrastination. When you take a break, you always have to make sure that you actually get back to the task afterwards. What can help? Set your priorities. That will allow you to switch between several projects and tasks without losing the sense of what is important and what has to be done.
Clutter and chaos
Is your desk tidy and is everything in order, or does it looks more like a warzone? If there are major differences between your desk and a productive workspace, do something about it. Piles of books and folders can build up in a short time. Of course, your desk doesn’t have to be completely cleared of every scrap of paper, but if you can’t find certain document you need quickly enough, you know something is wrong.
Online distractions
We all know about distracting websites. We think we're just going to have a quick look at them for few seconds before we get to work, but…The key here is to set aside blocks of time that will be dedicated solely to work. Plan some breaks as well, of course.
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