This is a question that TED Conferences posted on LinkedIn.
If I run out of work:
I ask my co-workers🧍🏻♂️ if they need help with anything first. I will check with my manager 👨💼. I may even ask if I can cross train with another department. I have seriously done these actions and I found cross training to be the most interesting since it tends to be different then what I am doing. 😄
It is also possible when you go to your manager, unexpected events may occur: your co-worker could be asked to stop what they are doing and give their work to you, so they can go train or do something else elsewhere. That’s a bit challenging, at times, not to feel disappointed that you were not asked. That is okay but don’t take it personally.
That is difficult to handle at times.I have found a way to multitask that doesn’t cause problems, such as
Change your view point if you can. Just remember that this is job security and your manager knows you are great at what your current duties are. Excelling at your tasks or assigned duties and having your manager give you more of that work so someone else can do something else is a compliment. It means they trust you to know what you’re doing. Gaining that trust is immensely wonderful for a job and means you’re secure in what you’re doing.
Now if the work is boring or repetitive:
I want to point out that multitasking does not work; science says so. What I have found is when you’re doing tasks that require different ways to be engaged, you can do a lesser engaging task with a more engaging task, such as
If your task requires you to transcribe or data entry 🖥️, I recommend music you enjoy without lyrics. Video game soundtracks are good options besides, say, classical music.
Hearing lyrics can mess up your typing sinxe you’ll end up typing what you’re hearing instead of what you’re reading. It isn’t easy to engage both the visual (eyes) and audio (ears) centers of the brain at the same time, so says the last audiologist I saw in either 2022 or 2023.
If you are working with numbers, like spreadsheets or budgets ⌨️, then listening to regular music with a heavy beat that makes you almost feel like dancing can work well. Also, audiobooks or podcasts can be an option too.
Note: I do not mean actively doing math. Math requires both visual, usually kinetic (hand writing or typing), and problem solving. Mathematics is usually a heavy duty task for your mind. You need essentially something in the background that can help with focus.
Just remember it is ok to turn it off or turn it down if you need to focus. As I stated above, engaging both your visual center and audio center of the brain is difficult first most people to do.
If you’re doing physical labor 👷, such as construction or cleaning a room or house🧺, anything to engage your brain and/or thoughts can work to help too.
Did you know changing body position can also be a way to help motivation and energy? Sitting too long can be harmful 🪑while standing has shown to increase productivity 🧍♀️.
What have you done to help with motivation and engagement at you? I would love to hear from you. Leave a comment or reblog. Thanks!
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Now, new research from the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health indicates that standing desks may boost productivity in a
