Are you truly productive?
When someone says to you that they had a productive day, what do you generally think? Nine times out of ten you would probably think that they got a lot done in one day. But true productivity, in my opinion, should be quality over quantity. Work smarter instead of faster.
Working smarter can actually be a difficult thing to get the hang of. So, here is a list of things that you do to become more productive in life and work.
Get in the PRODUCTIVE GROOVE:
- Wake up a little bit earlier: The early bird catches the worm. There is some truth in that saying. The extra time will be a godsend. More time to prepare for the day.
- Get into a daily routine: No time-wasting surprises.
- Have a healthy breakfast: Think fruit, veg and protein. Your metabolism will thank you for it later, and you will have one less thing to worry about.
- Drink a glass of water: It’s healthy! Enough said…
- Be mindful during your commute: Relax and gain your focus for the day ahead.
- Set your goals for the day: Set achievable, realistic goals for the day and prioritize them.
- Hardest task first: Get the big one out of the way first and the rest of the day will be breeze.
- Do Not Disturb: Don’t be afraid to ask coworkers not to disturb you for a little while. You need to maintain your focus and they will understand.
- Work in intervals: 90 minute intervals are a great place to start. Do the time then do a lap. Then return focused and ready for the next.
- Say no to multi-tasking: This method of working is something very hard to achieve successfully and you may lose work quality. Don’t spread yourself too thin.
- Sit up: Sit up straight when you are working to increase your energy level.
- Avoid a heavy lunch: A heavy lunch can make you feel tired and slow you down.
- Prepare for tomorrow: If you prepare tomorrow’s to-do-list, your brain won’t have any surprises.
- Stretch: 20 minutes of stretches after a long stressful day at work will put your body and mind at ease.
- Avoid stimulants: Alcohol and caffeine are no no’s if you want a good night of sleep. I know it’s hard, but it has to be done.
- Silence: Put your phone on silent and avoid the LED screens.
There are so many more things that you could do to be more productive with your day, but these are the best ones to start with in my opinion. Think of these things as tools to help you to have more energy to put into producing quality work. Adding other activities like reading and writing can also give your brain a boost of power.