What's a productivity myth that you've learned is not true?

Being Busy === Being Productive

Giving breaks every 25 min, 50 min or 1 hours. Who determines these numbers and why? If you can remain focused why not work more?

Waking up at 5 am is the ticket to productivity, say the gurus. But it's never worked out for me, since family activities/obligations mean I don't get to bed until 10-11 pm. I get a lot more done when I've had 7+ hours of sleep! 🛌

I used to think that multitasking was the key to being more productive. Turns out, it just splits your focus and can actually slow you down. Now, I try to focus on one task at a time and get it done properly before moving on. It’s made a huge difference in my efficiency and stress levels!

The idea that multitasking makes you more productive. I’ve learned it’s way better to focus on one thing at a time and give it your full attention.

Success is another name for hard work. What kind of hard work if someone else setting the standard? We need balance between works and rest.

A productivity myth is that multitasking boosts efficiency—it's actually more likely to decrease focus and productivity.

That whole I need to hustle 24/7' idea is such a myth taking breaks has made me way more productive.

I used to think multitasking was key to productivity but now I know it just leads to burnout

It's my thought being busy meant being productive but I’ve learned that working smart and saying no to distraction is what really moves the needle.

Actually, I used to believe that multitasking was the answer but now i realize that focusing on one thing at a time actually gets more done.