"Then I tracked my actual output for a month. The real work. The stuff that actually moved the needle on my business. I was getting about 60% of the work done that I used to accomplish before I became so "responsive." Being constantly available had turned me into a human notification center instead of someone who actually created value. Experts backs this up, too. According to the folks at the APA, multitasking can reduce productivity by up to 40%."
"Adding to this, a study from UC Irvine suggests that every time we switch tasks or check messages, it takes an average of 23 minutes to fully refocus. Do the math on how many times you check your phone or email in a day, and you'll understand why this seemingly productive habit is actually destroying your output. The illusion of productivity through constant availability"
I used to respond instantly to every ping, keeping Slack status green and inbox at zero, equating availability with productivity. After tracking actual output for a month, output fell to about 60% of previous levels. Constant availability turned work into a human notification center rather than value creation. Research shows multitasking can reduce productivity by up to 40% and task switching or checking messages imposes an average 23-minute refocus penalty. The dopamine from clearing notifications creates an illusion of productivity and encourages praise for responsiveness. A culture of instant communication and endless threads can overwhelm teams and nearly break them.
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