6 Habits that are Hindering your Productivity

Resources and science-based strategies to break these habits and boost productivity.

We all have distractions and hobbies that hinder our progress and keep us from reaching our goals.

It’s fine to have such moments if you are able to identify these patterns and take actionable steps at the correct time.

I’ve compiled a list of common unproductive habits and strategies that I use to overcome them.

Looking at Your Phone First Thing in the Morning:

The science behind it —

When we look at our phones, our brains trigger the release of dopamine, a hormone you must have definitely heard of.

Dopamine is associated with pleasure and reward, creating a feeling of instant gratification.

However, this can lead to a dopamine loop, where we become addicted to the quick reward of checking notifications, emails, or social media.

How to break this habit —

Here are a few things you could do:-

• Create designated digital-free zones in your morning routine.
• Wake up using a morning alarm, and keep your phone in another room.
• Get up immediately.
• Delete unnecessary social media apps and disable notifications.