Have you ever looked at someone who seems super-productive, but never looks flustered? Wouldn\u2019t it be nice to go through a work day like that? Well, the truth is, you can! In fact, everybody can, it just takes a little focus and attention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Now, there are absolutely countless things you can do to make yourself more productive, and many of them are very much down to what works best for you. However, we\u2019ve compiled a list of 5 great habits you can develop if you want to maximise your time without the stress.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Email is one of those necessary evils in the modern age. It\u2019s certainly far more convenient than phone calls or endless meetings, but it can also be a distraction. If you often find yourself scrolling through emails while working on something else, then you\u2019re just losing focus and slowing down your progress.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
One trick you can use is setting dedicated email times. In a busy world, you can\u2019t just avoid it all day, but you can set yourself certain times to check emails and action what you can. You might choose strict email times every day, or if you have a bit of a varied to-do-list, you can pencil in some email time each day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This way, you can address what you need to, without being drawn away from the tasks you really need to get done.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Self-care is so important in maintaining your productivity, but many people struggle to find a balance. Have you ever used the excuse that you don\u2019t have time to exercise because you\u2019ve got to much work on? While this can sometimes be legitimate in super-busy times, most of the time you\u2019ll find doing some exercise actually helps with work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Exercise is known to boost your energy levels and improve focus, so why not try and find 30 minutes before work for some form of exercise, and start your day off right!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Is there anybody out there who can really say they love meetings? Most people don\u2019t, but that\u2019s because meetings are often poorly run, and people don\u2019t stay on track. We\u2019ve all probably sat in meetings, not even concentrating because we\u2019re thinking of all the work you could be doing.<\/p>\r\n
Rather than let meetings drag on to the point where nobody is even listening, start with an agenda and stick to it. You should be able to move through agenda items quickly, efficiently, and get back to the things that matter in no time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Most successful people use lists in one way or another. Whether it\u2019s a to-do list on your desk, tasks listed on a whiteboard, or even a digital work-planner, anything works better than nothing. However you choose to list out your tasks for the day, make sure it works for you. Also, be realistic with your time. Often, a weekly planner is far more effective than a daily list because you feel like you achieve more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you\u2019ve got a huge to-do-list and only get through a couple of items, it\u2019s deflating. However, if you spread those essential jobs over a full week and tick them off as you go, you get a nice little boost from clearing your work!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Finally, take some time away from your desk. Trust us, it\u2019s not lazy and doesn\u2019t make you look like you don\u2019t have things to do. Breaks are essential to keep you in the right head-space for work. Even if it\u2019s a quick walk around the block or a coffee with a friend or co-worker, take a little time away from work, recharge, and get back to it with the right kind of focus.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Have you ever looked at someone who seems super-productive, but never looks flustered? Wouldn\u2019t it be nice to go through a work day like that? Well, the truth is, you can! In fact, everybody can, it just takes a little focus and attention. Now, there are absolutely countless things you can do to make yourself…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11576,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n