Why You Feel More Productive When You're Busy

You can spend an entire day answering emails, clearing notifications, attending meetings and checking things off your list—and still feel like you didn’t accomplish what actually mattered. Why does being busy feel so productive? In this video, we explore the psychology behind completion, attention, task switching, control and the productivity illusion. You’ll discover why easy tasks can become more attractive than meaningful work, and why being active isn’t always the same as making progress. In this video, we explore the psychology behind completion, attention, task switching, control and the productivity illusion. You’ll discover why easy tasks can become more attractive than meaningful work, and why being active isn’t always the same as making progress. The important question isn’t only “How much did I get done?” It’s “What actually moved something important forward?” Because being busy can prove that you were active. It can’t prove that you were moving in the right direction. If you enjoy understanding psychology, productivity, attention and human behavior, subscribe for more videos exploring the psychology behind everyday experiences. #psychology #productivity #humanbehavior