Activity vs. Accomplishment

Have you ever had a day where you worked hard, but weren't quite sure what you had accomplished? You know you were busy. You probably worked harder than you had in a while. Why don't you feel good about it?

You just did what many do. You confused accomplishment with activity. The act of moving papers from one side of your desk to the other is not an accomplishment. Think of accomplishments as high-value activities. If you are not focused on high-value activities, you will trick yourself into believing that your "busy" was productive.

When you are too busy doing one thing to do something else, you are saying that it is more important. Saying no can help regulate your life. It will help you streamline your day and let you focus on productive tasks.