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10 Proven Strategies to Boost Productivity & Create a Clear Plan for Achieving Your Goals
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
The Impact of Attention Residue on Productivity
Incomplete tasks create attention residue, leading to diminished focus and productivity when switching from one task to another. Research shows that when transitioning from task A to task B, individuals do not fully redirect their attention, as residual focus on the original task lingers. This effect is amplified when task A is unbounded or less intense. Even upon completing task A, a portion of attention remains momentarily attached to it, causing a fragmentation of focus. For instance, if a person moves from task A to B without full closure on A, they might allocate 40% of their mental energy to A and only 60% to B. Introducing subsequent tasks, like C, further divides attention, resulting in only leftover focus being directed towards each task. This fragmentation is exacerbated when multiple communication tools or apps are open, hindering the ability to concentrate effectively. Implementing a one-task-at-a-time approach enhances completion rates and boosts confidence, mitigating feelings of incompleteness by allowing individuals to fully close mental loops before transitioning to new challenges.
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