Multiple-choice cloze
For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
For years, I thought productivity was simply a matter of more tasks into my day, but the longer I kept that up, the more it began to . At work, I’d dash from one meeting to the next, answer emails as they came in and still feel I was . What finally made me rethink my approach was a colleague who seemed even during peak periods. She didn’t have a secret app; she just set clear boundaries, turned off notifications and time for uninterrupted work. Instead of putting in longer hours, she focused on the few decisions that would a project forward, then with people before issues could spiral. I tried copying her routine, and although it took a while to , the difference was striking. I was less worn out, my work was more consistent, and I could actually switch off in the evening without feeling guilty. It turns out doing less, but doing it well, can pay off.
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