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When there are better tools
Old routines can get in the way when we interact with technology at work.
Companies develop software platforms to automate processes that used to take hours when done by hand. Shifting out of our routine can help to automate many other tasks we still do by hand.
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Periodic evaluations are key
It is important to reevaluate your routines every few months to find outdated routines.
- Ask your colleagues about their favourite software tools, so you are aware of other ways to address issues.
- Track the amount of time you spend on important tasks at work,...
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When your job life has changed
For many people, the job you were hired to do initially can evolve over time as your career advances. You may start with a technical job and later become a manager.
Despite the change in responsibilities, your shift in routines may happen slower, resulting in being less effective....
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We find old routines comfortable
Habits are comfortable. When we're stressed out, we tend to fall back on our old habits for two reasons:
- The brain likes to know what is going to happen next. Routines are situations that have occurred often enough that you know exactly how events will unfold.
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Change routines for better efficiency
Because routines feel so good, we may continue with them even when they don't serve our needs very well. Even if we could solve problems more simply, we will stick with the more complicated routine instead of noticing an easier solution.
Every once in a while, we n...
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Initial habits that don't serve you anymore
Some routines worked really well when you started them, but they have grown into a problem over time.
A classic example is email behaviour. People develop habits around email when they only received a few important emails. Over time, you may get more emails, but the habits...
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Change routines for better efficiency
Because routines feel so good, we may continue with them even when they don't serve our needs very well. Even if we could solve problems more simply, we will stick with the more complicated routine instead of noticing an easier solution.
Every once in a while, we n...
When task switching becomes the norm
For many corporations, task switching has become a requirement of the job.
- One study points out that time spent on collaborative activities has increased by 50% over the past two decades.
- Open office floor plans are still common, but the
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