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PRODUCTIVITY
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Productivity: the state or quality of producing something (as defined by Google).
This does not mean the same thing for everyone.
It could be getting up early in the morning and going to work for 8 hours and coming home.
It could be arising at sunrise and tending to crops and livestock till sunset.
It could be sitting behind a computer screen, writing and responding to emails.
It could be swinging a hammer and using a power saw all day.
It could be getting up, doing chores, taking care of house.
It could be going to school, doing sports, and completing homework.
Being productive means something different to all of us.
We all value different things, we all have different passions, lifestyles, goals, morals.
Yet, being productive provides the same sense to everyone.
It makes you feel fulfilled.
Have you ever just sat for an entire week and done nothing?
Not communicated with anyone, read anything, watched anything, done anything outside of actions just to survive?
Of course not.
This is because this is not productive.
Without a sense of productivity, without a sense of purpose, we are not fulfilled, or happy.
Being productive lends itself to a sense of purpose.
Having a sense of purpose leads to feeling fulfilled.
Feeling fulfilled allows a state of happiness.
Without doing anything useful with your life, you will eventually feel worthless.
You will doubt your reason for existing and sink deeper.
This is the reason old people tend to gardens or get pets,
Why little children take care of their stuffed animals or are affectionate to their parents.
It is why adolescents participate in and spend time with friends.
Whatever it is that you do in your daily life that makes you feel like you are spending your time well, embrace it.
It could be something as simple as planning, researching, widely thinking.
This could be a cure for a lot of things.
Simply helping people find what it is that gives them a sense of purpose could help turn people's lives around.
If you have not done anything that makes you feel useful today,
Whether it be useful for society, a loved one, a pet, or yourself,
Get up and complete it!
Go brush your teeth, or volunteer, or go to work, or create something.
It is small, everyday tasks like these, that can eventually make all the difference in your life,
That could someday be the reason for your happiness.
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I agree that we need to be productive for a sense of fulfillment. Some days when I sit and do nothing, I feel worthless and meaningless. Versus days when I accomplish a lot, when I feel great and motivated.
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This does not mean the same thing for everyone.It could be getting up early in the morning and going to work for 8 hours and coming home.It could be arising at sunrise and tending to crops and livestock till sunset.It could be sitting behind a computer screen, writing and responding to emails.It could be swinging a hammer and using a power saw all day.It could be getting up, doing chores, taking care of house.It could be going to school, doing sports, and completing homework.Being productive means something different to all of us.
Didn't really think of it that way. Does make a lost of sense, and really does make me feel better about myself. -
Not communicated with anyone, read anything, watched anything, done anything outside of actions just to survive?Of course not.This is because this is not productive.Without a sense of productivity, without a sense of purpose, we are not fulfilled, or happy.
This is so true. I definitely feel so fulfilled not doing anything .I always want a break but when I get a break to do nothing, I feel so unfulfilled and bored. I need to at least be playing a game or watching something. If I'm not doing anything, I'll just randomly fall asleep. It's like exercise, which keeps us young, keeps our heart and blood flowing, and is a defense against many diseases and ailments, if we aren't being productive our soul and mind kind of shuts down (unfulfilled), they need to stay active. Love this article! Amazing work grace. -
Well said. Every time I get off track or ignore my passions/purpose, I'm less happy. The sense of fulfillment you get from doing something you love is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
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Funny enough, this has been happening to me the last 2 days actually. Reading your comment brought me back to this and now I am going to re-read my own work and use my own suggestions.
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Very true! Feeling productive definitely helps you feel better!
Yes! It is so necessary to keep your mind, soul, and body invigorated!