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  Living an unproductive life doesn’t happen by chance. It’s either you’re doing things you aren’t supposed to do or you aren’t considering things you’re meant to consider. There are a whole lot of things that kill productivity. In this article, I highlighted eight enemies of productivity.
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  1. No Goals

You need a goal. Without a goal, there is nothing to aspire to. Without goals, you are simply adrift, reacting to whatever affects you. Goals are what allow you to be proactive and take initiative. Without goals, you can be very busy without being productive.

  1. No Plan

A well thought out and a written plan is the roadmap that guides your actions. Without a plan to achieve your goals, the actions you take will not get you where you want to go.

  1. No Master List

Having a master list is like have a to-do list of things you want to do for the week, month or year. In it contains every task, project and every piece of information you need to do and how to go about them.

  1. No Periodic Review

A productive life is that which finds time to do a review of his life in order to measure how far he’s growing. This could be done on a weekly basis, where you review your plans and evaluate your priorities. During this period you can create adjustments and re-clarification of plans.
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  1. No Time Blocking

There are times you need to set aside to crush your goals during the week. This might mean staying off social media for a period, avoiding conversations with friends and family. It’s just a kind of withdrawal from the seemingly distracting world just to focus on your goals.

  1. Over-Committed

Being over-committed is when you get involved in so many things at the same time, even when those things are unimportant to your destination. Being simply committed to your goals is the true hallmark of productivity.

  1. Under-Committed.

This is when we do things halfheartedly, without any form of seriousness and urgency. If you’re not committed to your goals, dreams, and priorities enough, you’re being under-committed.

  1. Procrastination

Procrastination, we say is the thief of time. Procrastination is when you put off tasks that are essential to our growth and wellbeing. It’s the lack of inspiration to carry out a duty and this is often a result of indiscipline. Featured Image Source: Time Doctor Blog
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This article was first published on 8th September 2021

nnaemeka-emmanuel

Nnaemeka is an academic scholar with a degree in History and International Studies from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is also a creative writer, content creator, storyteller, and social analyst.

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