Busy vs Productive: What’s the Difference and How to Be More Productive?

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3 min readJun 24, 2023
Busy vs Productive: What’s the Difference and How to Be More Productive?

Many of us fall into the trap of thinking that being busy automatically means we’re being productive. But is that really the case? Let’s find out!

Part 1 — Busy vs Productive

To start off, let’s clarify what it means to be busy and what it means to be productive. Being busy typically refers to having a lot of tasks, activities, or responsibilities to attend to. On the other hand, being productive means accomplishing meaningful work that aligns with your goals and priorities.

Now, here’s the crucial point: being busy does not necessarily mean being productive. In fact, being constantly busy can often lead to feeling overwhelmed and burned out. So, how can we determine if we’re truly being productive?

There are several habits and practices that can keep us busy without actually being productive. Let’s take a look at some of them:

  1. Multitasking: Contrary to popular belief, multitasking doesn’t make us more productive. It often leads to divided…

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