There is a distinction between the habit of being productive and being busy — being busy is activity-based execution with no direction, and being productive means executing the activities that bring you closer to the experience of personal and professional fulfillment. Busy-ness diminishes your well-being, while true productivity enriches you from the inside out.

At Valence Advisory, we've put together a simple 5-point productivity cycle that will help you:

• Focus on the work you find rewarding and enjoyable.

• Lead, manage, and foster reports, helping them develop a stronger immune response to ‘productivity theater.’

• Feel clearer, more confident, and in control.