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By: sneakyheathen

sneakyheathen — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:38:53 +0000

I think “being productive” in terms of my life is just “feeling like i’ve gotten something done today.” So if I did my laundry, made dinner, cleaned the kitchen, vacuumed, or just talked to one of my friends, I feel pretty productive. I think it’s about feeling like you’ve completed something instead of just making a dent in it.

By: onebagnation

onebagnation — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:00:18 +0000

@Marelisa: I like that, in fact I have a book called “Work Less, Make More” which talks about the 80/20 Rule, among others.

@Panther: me too!

By: Urban Panther

Urban Panther — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:42:54 +0000

Oh, I am so not looking for more work when I complete tasks I assigned myself. Nooooo….I am pumped and ready to have some fun! Productivity to me is going like gang busters at a task, say cleaning a room, then standing back and revelling in a job well done.

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:21:17 +0000

Hi Ann: How about this as a definition of productivity: “do less, achieve more” (it’s actually the title of a book I have which I love).

By: onebagnation

onebagnation — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:38:23 +0000

Hello All: I think we’re all on the same page here.

I thought it was interesting – and surprising – that someone would resist becoming more productive because it meant they’d have to work harder, rather than giving them time for things they enjoy.

@Barbara: your example of picking up the dirty glass as you walk by struck me. I think that for many folks who strugge with clutter and general disarray, that kind of thing doesn’t come automatically. I think I was one of those people until pretty recently!

But what a difference it makes when you become more aware and just do little things like that! Hmmm I feel a post coming on!

By: createabalance

createabalance — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:22:48 +0000

For me, scheduling my work helps me be productive while feeling okay w/ leaving my additional work for the next day. Once I get everything off of today’s to-do list, I’m comfortable calling it quits until the next day. I’m not sure how I would feel if I just had one long list. I think it would be too overwhelming. Mini daily lists are much more manageable and rewarding for me.

By: Ribeezie

Ribeezie — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:13:42 +0000

I’m with you on this one! Being product doesn’t necessarily mean doing more work. It means accomplishing your work in less time so you have more hours to relax and not worry about what “needs” to get done…

By: veredd

veredd — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:02:03 +0000

I’m with Barbara: I am productive, I streamline tasks, so that I have more time to do the things I enjoy doing.