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There are many reasons to try to be more productive. Whether it is to perform well at work and school or to get through your checklist at home, improving productivity helps us live better lives. Engagement in productive activities—whether work-related or not—also serves as a buffer against anxiety and helps individuals disengage from stressors. Productivity is, of course, important in high-performing organizations, but perhaps more importantly, it is a skill that helps individuals navigate the chaos of daily life. This list offers a simple framework for everyone trying to get through more tasks and activities.

1. Proximity: Spatial and Temporal

The principle of proximity is about how we design spaces and our schedules with productivity in mind. Consider where you put the tools of your work. You don’t keep pots and pans in the attic; rather, you keep them in the kitchen so that you can use them when you are ready to cook. Likewise, when deciding how to schedule your meetings for the week, you don’t want back-to-back meetings that are geographically far apart. The principle of........

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