We all know that procrastination is bad for productivity. The reluctance to do things that are unpleasant seems to be hard-wired into our human nature, which is unfortunate since our jobs often require us to take care of tedious and mundane tasks.
So why is it such a pervasive issue in the workplace? Because we trick ourselves into believing that we can save tasks for later and still get them done, with few (or even no) repercussions. While we may be able to procrastinate and still meet our deadlines, this practice increases stress, decreases the quality of our work, and leads to frustration, guilt, and burnout.
An article published by CNBC, claims one simple solution is to follow the “touch it once” rule. Whether it’s an email, report to review, or project to file, the idea is that as soon as you touch something, you complete the task or determine the next steps to move the task forward. If you find yourself procrastinating, I highly recommend reading this article to boost your productivity.
