From: CNBC
Whole Foods CEO Swears By 1 Productivity-boosting Strategy: ‘I Don’t Get Stuck in Meeting After Meeting’
Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel has one primary tactic that keeps him productive, he says: time blocking.
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Having a packed calendar can lead to less productivity, according to Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos. Feeling too busy can cause worse job performance and burnout, she said at the South by Southwest festival in March.
“I think we feel strapped for time because we think working … as much as we work all the time is essential for achieving the things we want to achieve in life,” Santos said.
To stave off this problem, Santos recommended giving yourself more time to work uninterrupted while not packing your calendar to the brim with agenda items. That can help you feel less busy, less stressed, and ultimately more productive.
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