Google's executive productivity advisor says these 2 common 'pitfalls' are making people less efficient at work

• A recent episode of Harvard Business Review's IdeaCast featured Laura Mare Martin. 
• Martin is the executive productivity advisor at Google.
• Martin said overcommitting and lack of intention can hinder a person's productivity.

Even the most diligent workers can struggle to finish all their tasks. Fortunately, Google's executive productivity advisor knows why.

Laura Mae Martin appeared on Tuesday's episode of the Harvard Business Review's IdeaCast, where she discussed how people can optimize their work days.