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When you think of wasting time, social media is probably at the forefront of your mind. However, there are bigger and more systematic time-wasters that can significantly impede an otherwise productive day.Summary
This article by Kristin Wong, writing for Lifehacker, makes the following points:
- Not asking for help when you need it wastes time and stops you from learning new skills.
- Stop trying to make bad relationships work.
- Don’t dwell on past mistakes and shortcomings—it will also reduce your confidence.
- Prioritising urgent tasks over important ones can often lead to time wasted on trivial matters.
References
Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:
- Time Management and Wellbeing | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
- 10 Ways to Improve Your Time Management Skills | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
References from the Web:
- MAY 2021 A Harvard Business School Professor’s Simple Trick to Stop Wasting Your Life –Inc. Australia
- JAN 2022 You’re ‘wasting your time’ on these 3 habits at work—here’s what to do instead, says work expert—CNBC
Source Information:
- Article Source: Lifehacker Australia | Level Up Your Life
- Media Check: Lifehacker - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com) MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
- RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.
