There is always pressure both internally and from those around you to produce more and at a quicker pace. The challenge is not passion, it’s usually organizing your thoughts, as well as the expectations of those that are around you. Whether you’re a disciple of David Allen or have created the habits outlined by Stephen Covey (affiliate links), the secret to productivity may not be what you do, but what you don’t do.
The Secret to Productivity is Knowing When to Stop
Ask those that work close to me and they’ll tell you organization is never a problem. However, getting so far down in the weeds that my passion is strained that’s another question. That’s when STOP becomes the productivity word of choice.
Stop to me means shutting off the computer, getting out of the office and getting outside. Personally, I like to listen to music or a podcast and just walk. It’s in this 30-60 minutes that I clear my mind and come back with new found energy and new ideas. I’m then able accomplish the tasks at hand.
The next time you have a big project you need to finish and it seems like you’re going nowhere, maybe STOP should be a part of your strategy.
What are your thoughts? Do you do anything like this?
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