Welcome distractions
It’s amazing how productive you can be when trying to avoid a particular task. As I was preparing to write a blog post, I managed to create my to do list for next week, catch up on a bunch of emails and tidy the kitchen and dining room.
Maybe that’s one of the keys to being productive. Make sure your to do list includes items with a range of difficulty. You get all the other things done just trying to avoid the most challenging one. Side benefit – doing a bunch of the easier items gives you momentum and then you feel more ready to tackle something bigger.
What are your go to distractions when avoiding a big task?
Hopefully, my questions cause you to reflect on your own thinking, relationships or choices. Maybe I even inspire you to make positive changes.
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