A lady using her phone. [Photo/huffingtonpost.com]Most of us have been brought up in a society where we are taught to work hard and not smart.Its however important to always work smart and not hard for a number of reasons including the following;
Hard work is draining.Apart from being physically exhausting, hard work is also mentally exhausting.It takes up a lot of your energy which you might need to retain to do other things.Instead, find a way to plan your work and organize your self for the day to make sure your day runs smoothly and is less hectic.You'll be less stressed and happier.
Working smart increases productivity.You are bound to produce more when you work smart because you will be more organized.You will save a lot in terms of time and money.Multitasking can be an option for you to be more productive but if you do not do it in an orderly manner, you will remain stagnant where you are.
By working smart you become more valuable.Every field of human effort requires for things to be done with less effort.Whether its your private life or its at work, working smart will help you learn to prioritize and put first things first.This way you will add value to yourself and your own surroundings.