The word productive can be pretty subjective, this is because we all have different abilities, works and area of specialization. But the simple definition of being productive is
Productivity is getting important things done consistently. And no matter what you are working on, there are only a few things that are truly important.
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So the act of beeen more productive for some might be to work more while for others it might be to work less, it might also mean to work smarter for some but for others to work harder.
Which ever your case maybe, how can you improve your performance?, how can you better control your time? And how can you get the best outcome from your little resource?.
(1) Eliminate activities that wastes your time:
Such activities can be visiting the net too much in one day, or visiting that beer parlor or even paying too much attention to your stomach. Whatever the case may be, you need to eliminate it.
(2) Have a book for your daily routine :
This would help you place your priorities in order, the most important thing to the least important.
(3) work in a conducive environment:
For writers, musicians, artists it is very important to work in a conducive environment, as this allows for better meditation.
(4) Always exercise in the morning :
This would help get your body active all day.