The way think and your productivity style has an impact on how organised and productive you are. When you work against your natural tendencies you create more stress and frustration and you're less productive.
Your productivity style is about how you use and process information, prioritise tasks and get work done. These aren't skills we're necessarily taught, which is why so many people struggle with time management.
So recognising and working with your
natural tendencies and your productivity style can have a big impact at work and in your personal life.
Understand your style so you can become more effective and build better relationships with the people around you.
Common productivity styles
- Analytical: Prefers structured environments and relies on data and facts to make decisions. This style is great for tasks that require attention to detail and accuracy but can get stuck in too much detail.
- Intuitive: Relies on gut feelings and creativity. This style thrives in situations that require quick thinking and innovation but can be chaotic and a little too flexible.
- Organised: Focuses on planning and scheduling, ensuring that tasks are completed on time. This style is effective for managing projects and
deadline but struggles to go with the flow and being more creative.
- Flexible: Adapts easily to changes and is open to new ideas. This style works well in dynamic environments where priorities can shift rapidly a good mix of structure and balance but can be easily distracted by the next new idea.
Once you understand your productivity style you can adapt and change your approach so that it works better for you.
How to find your productivity style
If you're not sure what productivity style is, here are few things to consider:
- What are your current work habits and how do you generally approach
your tasks and projects? Do you prefer the detail, flexibility or jump straight in?
- Understand your strengths. Are you great at prioritising but struggle with creativity or do you prefer to brainstorm, come up with ideas but not great at the execution before moving on the next thing.
- How do you make decisions or solve problems?
Do you take your time, need lots of data and information or rely on input from others and teamwork.
- Try different tools and methods to find one that works more effectively for you - planners, to-do lists, apps.
- Use feedback and comments from others. They can offer see things we miss or offer alternatives you might not have
considered.
There isn't a one-size fits all. It's important to find one that fits and aligns with your style and natural way of working, so you don't feel frustrated or stressed trying to use something that isn't a good fit.
Which style are you?
If you're looking to delve deeper into your own personal productivity and adapt the best strategies for how you work, you'll find the answers in the Productivity Hub.
