From the course: Productivity Tips: Finding Your Productive Mindset

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Put news in its proper place

Put news in its proper place

From the course: Productivity Tips: Finding Your Productive Mindset

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Put news in its proper place

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- Many admit that extreme world events, such as an election or a disaster, even if they happen on the other side of the world, can have a negative impact on personal productivity. A 500-company study by The Better Works Group found that 87% of people at work reported reading or getting involved in a social media argument. 50% reported witnessing an in-person political conversation turn into a verbal jousting match on company time. Checking the news or talking about politics does have its place and some value, yet it's crucial that we protect our focus at work. How can we stay aware of what's happening while not allowing the news to disrupt our productivity? First, schedule your focus. Most of our work day is scheduled for, well, work. Protect that time. Schedule brief times in your day or week to check the news. Then turn off news app notifications and only check the news during your scheduled time. Next, build a mental…

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