# Eye-Opening Efficiency Tips The 'How to Destroy Your Productivity' Infographic is Perceptive By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-07-28 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-destroy-your-productivity-infographic References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/killing-time-how-destroy-your-productivity) & [blog.marketo](http://blog.marketo.com/blog/2012/07/killing-time-how-to-destroy-your-productivity-infographic.html) Being efficient can make or break your career, which is why the 'How to Destroy Your Productivity' infographic is a must-read for all modern hustlers. Distractions, habitual alerts and environmental situations can all negatively impact your ability to pump out the results. Emails have become synonymous with the daily grind, yet many have become drones and slaves to their inbox. Checking your email constantly creates unnecessary distractions from the tasks that are likely higher in priority. While some employers may argue multitasking is a crucial skill, studies show trying to do more than one thing at a time reduces your IQ by ten points. It also doesn't help to create a to-do list that is beyond impossible to complete. Humans crave gratification and finishing all your tasks creates an internal satisfaction at the end of the day. The 'How to Destroy Your Productivity' infographic provides insightful stats on poor workplace habits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Distraction-free Work Environment:** Creating a work environment that minimizes distractions can increase productivity and focus. - **Single-tasking Approach:** Focusing on one task at a time can result in higher quality output and increased efficiency. - **Effective Task Management:** Implementing efficient task management strategies can help prioritize and complete tasks more effectively. ### Who This Affects Most - **Productivity Tools and Software:** Developing innovative tools and software that promote distraction-free work environments and effective task management. - **Workplace Design and Architecture:** Creating office spaces that are designed to minimize distractions and support focused work. - **Professional Development and Training:** Offering training and resources to help individuals develop effective task management and single-tasking skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Productivity-Enhancing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowfinitee.md) - [Productivity Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effective-todo-guide.md) - [Digitized Productivity Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodizer-platform.md) - [Well-Defined Productivity Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focusplus.md) - [Workday Optimization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productiv.md) - [Productivity Disruption Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-workflows.md) - [Productivity-Boosting Remote Work Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/increaser.md) - [Rewarding Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobrowseforyou.md) - [Health-Focused Productivity Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productyve.md)