How to stay productive during the holidays – philly.com, Aspen Times

philly-header-pm-logoI was recently asked by Patricia Rivera for CTW features, how to stay productive during the holidays:

“Harnessing one’s attention and managing distractions are the cornerstones of productivity, especially with the business of the holidays approaching,” says Alicia H. Clark, a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington D.C.

Many workers still believe that multi-tasking is effective. But Clark says that is a myth and it should be avoided. If you must multi-task, reserve it for only the easiest and most routine tasks that do not demand hard thinking. Instead, be clear about your goals and objectives every day.

Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/jobs/How_to_stay_productive_during_the_holidays.html#igktOAs2Fo4ZPGyE.99

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Alicia H. Clark, PsyD