When You Have Too Much Happening, Focus On Micro Productivity

Summary

Destiny Harris advocates for focusing on small, consistent actions, termed "micro productivity," to overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed by a large number of tasks.

Abstract

In the face of overwhelming workloads and insufficient time, Destiny Harris suggests a strategy of "micro productivity." Instead of tackling large projects all at once, individuals should concentrate on completing tiny, manageable tasks that contribute to their overall goals. Harris emphasizes that these "micro activities," though they may seem slow, ensure steady progress. By consistently engaging in these small actions, one can avoid the pitfalls of procrastination and burnout that often accompany trying to manage large tasks in one go. The compound effect of these micro activities is touted as a more effective approach to achieving long-term objectives.

Opinions

Destiny Harris believes that consistent micro activities are key to moving forward when feeling overwhelmed.
She posits that the slow pace of micro activities is preferable to the stop-and-start cycle that occurs when trying to tackle large tasks.
Harris suggests that the compound effect of small, consistent efforts is more beneficial than sporadic, large-scale attempts at productivity.
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Continual micro-actions will get you to the finish line

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Being overwhelmed is a real dilemma. You got so much to do, but the hours don’t seem to be enough — even if you’re not throwing away countless hours on phone and internet browsing.

If this is the case for you, instead of completing large projects or tasks, focus on accomplishing one micro activity that puts you closer to your goal.

When you perform consistent micro activities, you’re still moving forward, just at a slower pace. But this is all you need to get from point A to B.

Consistent micro activities will compound and get you farther versus constantly starting and stopping because you’re overwhelmed with large tasks and projects.