I found this article entitled 7 Surprising Work Habits (That Get the Job Done) on MSN. What really struck me was item #7, “Lower your standards”:
… many people procrastinate because they are perfectionists. They put off getting started on projects because they want all the conditions to be perfect.
I also love item #6, “Goof off”. I am a believer of the “work hard, play hard” mantra. My personal quote is: all work and no play makes Dennis a dull boy, so let’s get it on !!!
Below is a quick run-down, or you can head over to the full article.
- Read a book at work
- Take frequent breaks — or longer ones
- Blow off low-priority tasks
- Ignore e-mails and voicemail
- Set aside time to clear away the cobwebs
- Goof off
- Lower your standards