How Much Do These Common Time Wasters Ruin Your Productivity?

Updated 6/19/2020

These activities can really wreck your workday.

There’s no denying it, we’ve all wasted time at work. But if you’re trying to boost your productivity and get more done in a day, you might need to find out exactly how that time is being wasted.

While the BuzzFeed browsing is on your own volition, some of the wasted time might not be your fault at all. Check out the infographic below to find out if you’ve fallen for any (or all) of these three common time wasters. And once you’re aware of them? Think about how you can cut them from your day to get way more done.

Infographic courtesy of Time Doctor. Photo of clocks courtesy of Shutterstock.

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