If you feel overworked and under-productive these days, you
are not alone.
Our workplace moves at lightning speed in a million different
directions. We are working more hours than ever, and at the same
time, our workplace productivity per hour is slipping, even with
the recent advantage many of us have by working from home. I blame
it on the word “Yes.” “Yes, I can” more often than not really means
“I think I can, I think I should or I am afraid of saying no.” This
is hurting today’s workers who can’t overcome a mountain of tasks,
even with the most sophisticated task management tools.
Instead of over committing ourselves, we should be saying the
word “No.” “No” is a powerful word. Here are seven ways to wield
the power of no and be more productive at the workplace.
1. Say No to digital clutter by cleaning up your email and
digital space
2. Say No to coffee breaks-and chats with friends at
work
3. Say No to perfect writing on internal communications
4. Say No to unproductive meetings if you can
5. Say No to sub-standard work from others on your team
6. Say No to an empty calendar and the appearance of
unscheduled time
7. Say No to back-burner projects
Say Yes to things that add value and create a rich life!