Forget Productivity – Boost the Psychology
According to research, you want to create tangible goals and deadlines for yourself when setting goals. A vague and abstract goal can create more discourse when it comes to your achieving what it is you want to accomplish. A lack of motivation is often the culprit behind the lag of completing these tasks. Cal Newport explores how “knowledge trumps productivity”: For projects that require generalizing written content, Newport encourages abandoning the tried-and-true advice of “writing every day” or having a strict writing schedule. Instead, he promotes flexible goal setting – “squeezing in as much deep work toward my goal as is practically possible.” Rigid scheduling may help bring out maximum productivity for some people, but for others it can add undue stress and make it even more difficult to complete big tasks. Instead, choosing to work on a schedule that emphasizes clear goals and a flexible schedule can help lead you to success.
