Trying to do a lot of things at once is just like going browsing through Netflix. You sit down and find something good to watch.
5 minutes…
10 minutes…
15 minutes…
And before you know it, you spent most of the day trying to figure out what to watch but you end up watching nothing!
I’m sure most of you can relate to this. This scenario is similar to trying to get a lot of things done all at once. You try to check off a lot of things in your to-do list and at the end of the day, you realize that the vital and most important tasks are left undone, and then you end up feeling unaccomplished.
The world is hectic enough as it is. Every day, more and more recreational workers are feeling stressed out and anxious because of all the things that they need to finish.
The biggest factor I see in this is that they say yes too much.
The primary reason for this stems from our desire to please others. It’s normal for us, as recreation workers, to feel this way because aside from the nature of our profession, it’s wired in our personality too. It’s a trait we have in common. We put the needs of our clients, colleagues, and co-workers before ourselves. We care so much for them that sometimes, we give more than what we receive.
The second reason is the fear of failure and the feeling of not being enough; of not doing enough of what’s expected of us. We dread the judgments from others, so we try to give the impression of being able to handle things smoothly.
Why do we need to stop this habit?
We need to stop because most often than not, it hinders us from being productive. Being productive in the sense that we get to accomplish the significant tasks that bring us closer to our goals.
The key is to learn the habit of saying “no”. Learn to prioritize your tasks and align them with your goals. Know when to say “yes” and when to say “no”.
This will help you get the right things done.
Always remember, work smarter, not harder. Cheers!
