What's a productivity myth that you've learned is not true?

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Ashit Vora · Accepted Answer

Being Busy === Being Productive

Ashit Vora · Answer

@johnberg totally.

by the way, I can't stop myself from asking you this - how did you create this animated gif profile pic 🙂

Aima Iftikhar · Answer

I used to think multitasking was key to productivity but now I know it just leads to burnout

Rahul Parmar · Answer

A productivity myth is that multitasking boosts efficiency—it's actually more likely to decrease focus and productivity.

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I used to think that multitasking was the key to being more productive. Turns out, it just splits your focus and can actually slow you down. Now, I try to focus on one task at a time and get it done properly before moving on. It’s made a huge difference in my efficiency and stress levels!

Johnberg Arslan · Answer

@ashitvora I used Canva animations to do that but unfortunately PH doesn't allow it anymore ;(

Johnberg Arslan · Answer

Giving breaks every 25 min, 50 min or 1 hours. Who determines these numbers and why? If you can remain focused why not work more?

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I used to think productivity tools alone would fix everything truth is discipline and focus matter more than the tool.

Nurlita · Answer

Success is another name for hard work. What kind of hard work if someone else setting the standard? We need balance between works and rest.

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That whole I need to hustle 24/7' idea is such a myth taking breaks has made me way more productive.

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Think being busy meant I was productive but now I see that prioritizing tasks and cutting out distractions is much more important for actual progress

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Working long hours was the best way to get more done but I've learned that taking breaks and working smarter, not harder, actually makes a bigger impact

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Actually, I used to believe that multitasking was the answer but now i realize that focusing on one thing at a time actually gets more done.

Karen Isbell · Answer

Waking up at 5 am is the ticket to productivity, say the gurus. But it's never worked out for me, since family activities/obligations mean I don't get to bed until 10-11 pm.

I get a lot more done when I've had 7+ hours of sleep! 🛌

Mehvish Shafiq · Answer

I used to think doing multiple things at once was efficient, but it actually slows me down. Focusing on one task at a time works much better!

What's a productivity myth that you've learned is not true?

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