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Smart Work Vs Hard Work : The Didfere

Smart Work Vs Hard Work : The Didfere

You’re probably already familiar with hard work. This is where you spend a lot of time and put in a lot of effort completing a task. Smart work, in contrast, is about churning out the same quantity of work with increased efficiency and reduced input, be that time, effort, or both.

Both smart and hard work require a strong work ethic and a commitment to quality. But smart work allows you to complete more daily tasks, so you can either go home early or move to a new task quicker.

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SMART Goal Setting

SMART Goal Setting

  • Specific: What exactly are you trying to accomplish? State your vision clearly. 
  • Measurable: How will you know you've finished? You should have a clear way of measuring success.
  • Achievable: Is this goal realistic with your c...

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  1. Time: Hard work means spending long hours on a task or series of tasks. Smart work involves completing the same amount of work (with the same quality) in less time.
  2. Quality vs. quantity: Hard work often focuses on quantity rather than quality. Smart ...

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3. If you never get sufficient rest, you risk burning out . Try using the Pomodoro technique to block your time and schedule regular breaks. You won’t do your best work at the end of a really long day, so save it for tomorrow when you’re fresh. It’ll probably take less time and be better quality ...

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Don't Discredit Hard Work

Don't Discredit Hard Work

Being efficient doesn’t mean being lazy. As a hard worker, you must ensure your input produces the maximum output. If you can master the art of efficiency, you’ll be ready to thrive in today’s fast-paced work environments.

With the above tips, you’re well on your way to balancing hard work...

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Developing Smart Wor

Developing Smart Wor

  1. Stop multitasking. You might think you’re multitasking, but you’re actually rapidly shifting your focus from one item to another, which just consumes valuable energy. It can take

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Hi! I'm Anu, 18 year old in love with reading, writing and being creative. I also love music and arts and crafts. The idea of spreading love, peace and happiness around keeps me going ♥️

Being successful is always about that perfect balance of hard work and smart work. Its about respecting hard work but also keeping your sanity and peace first . Check out the complete article!!

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There are things you can do to shift around priorities, reassign tasks, and extend deadlines to relieve some pressure on your team. 

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