Stay On Top of the Three P's

When you realize that your days are filling up more than they're emptying out--when you leave with more unfinished work than work you've actually completed--chances are you're guilty of slipping under the influence of the big three productivity killers: Procrastination, Poor planning and Personal disorganization.

Don't let yourself fall under the spell of these three productivity killers:

1. Procrastination: Procrastination is so easy to do and so hard to avoid, especially when the task is something you really don't want to do. When you feel yourself procrastinating, focus on how good it will feel when the task is done and off your plate.



2. Poor planning: Many people simply don't plan ahead. But this is a vital step in using your time wisely. It's also important that your planning is realistic! Don't set yourself up for failure by making unreasonable expectations for yourself.



3. Personal disorganization: Disorganization is a huge time waster. In addition, disorganization adds greatly to your stress level, which leads to further disorganization, which leads to more stress, etc.

So, the next time you're feeling overwhelmed and don't know how you're going to get everything done, remember to stay on top of these three P's so you can be at the top of your game every day!

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