It’s a new year once again. For many 2019 was a blur of widespread political dissonance, Brexit chatter and, of course, an ever-updating to-do list of work. Like many before it, the past year was one of good intentions, yet the majority of professionals ended it in a mad dash to the finish line. So, what went wrong? Why, year after year, is it so hard to stick to an organisational plan that truly makes work-life more streamlined and efficient?
Most workers will attest to, at least at some point, having cracked a system that works for them, yet very few will have carried that system with them through times of stress and high workloads. And herein lies one of the biggest barriers to maintaining your own productivity; the system only works if it is truly adopted – especially in times of high stress.