11 Habits That Can Absolutely Transform Your Productivity - Part 1
Here are 11 habits you can adopt to boost your productivity.
✅ Keep your workplace clean and tidy
Did you know that keeping your workplace nice and tidy will help you stay productive 1.5 times longer? The pile of documents, folders, and files will only remind you of tasks you haven’t finished yet. You’ll feel lost about what, to begin with, and lose your productivity and motivation at once!
Instead, try to place only those things which you need for a particular task. Try to stop multitasking and do one thing at a time. Besides, there are so many cool ways to organize your workplace that will definitely put you into a productive mood!
✅ Work smarter, not harder
John Pencavel, an economics professor at Stanford University, US, has conducted a study, in which he found out surprising facts: employees, who work 56 hours per week are as productive, as those working 70 hours per week.
Yes, you’ve read it right: you can work less and still be productive. So before your working day starts, sit down and make a list of your tasks for the day. Try not to overwork!
✅ Prioritize
Making a list of priorities is one of the major steps to become productive. So single out your main goals and priorities before you start working.
But remember: prioritizing is closely connected with effective time management. Did you know that the most famous musicians in the world spend only 90 minutes working hard on their skills? It turns out that 90 minutes is more than enough to make huge progress. Manage your time smarter!
✅ Don’t forget to take a break
What if somebody told you that you can nap at the workplace? Yes, it may sound hilarious. But why not to spend 15 minutes of your lunch break on relaxing a little bit?
What is the secret of napping at work that will help you stay productive? A light sleep for 15 to 30 minutes will definitely refresh you. Besides, it will help you to reduce stress and make you less susceptible to stress factors. And nothing kills productivity faster than being frustrated at work!
✅ Planning is the key!
And can be such fun! Nowadays there are so many ways to turn planning into a creative process! Not only can it be practical and will keep you productive, but it can also be a way of expressing your creativity!
Besides, there’s so much inspiration online! If you haven’t got time to do it yourself, you can search for planning ideas online. There so many “to-do” lists and infographics, even for the most demandable viewer.
Also, try to make your meetings as organized as possible. If your meetings often last longer than needed, try setting a timer for the time needed, and when the alarm goes off, end the meeting. This way you won’t waste time and use it for other necessary tasks
✅ Sleep tight
Good refreshing sleep is a cure for everything. But what if someone told you that this could cure your poor productivity?
People, who sleep less than 7 hours a night, tend to take more sick days. A good night’s sleep is a booster of good mood, motivation, and productivity. There are several must-do rituals before going to sleep that will help you rest. Remember that a good rest is crucial for staying productive and motivated!
✅ Use natural lighting
Nothing will keep you more motivated to work, than locating your work station closer to windows! Still, worried that it won’t help? People, whose workplace is closer to windows, are 12% more productive! Besides, it will benefit your memory and mental function. So don’t hesitate, move your table closer to the window and enjoy a productive day!
✅ Battle Procrastination
Noisy colleagues, browsing through the Internet, social media, and many more are in the huge list of productivity killers. And overcoming them is not easy unless you have a mental picture of your goals in your head. Remember that staying determined about achieving something will bring you to success. So say “No” to your co-workers who try to distract you from doing your job.
#Habits
#Productivity
#Transform
Here are 11 habits you can adopt to boost your productivity.
✅ Keep your workplace clean and tidy
Did you know that keeping your workplace nice and tidy will help you stay productive 1.5 times longer? The pile of documents, folders, and files will only remind you of tasks you haven’t finished yet. You’ll feel lost about what, to begin with, and lose your productivity and motivation at once!
Instead, try to place only those things which you need for a particular task. Try to stop multitasking and do one thing at a time. Besides, there are so many cool ways to organize your workplace that will definitely put you into a productive mood!
✅ Work smarter, not harder
John Pencavel, an economics professor at Stanford University, US, has conducted a study, in which he found out surprising facts: employees, who work 56 hours per week are as productive, as those working 70 hours per week.
Yes, you’ve read it right: you can work less and still be productive. So before your working day starts, sit down and make a list of your tasks for the day. Try not to overwork!
✅ Prioritize
Making a list of priorities is one of the major steps to become productive. So single out your main goals and priorities before you start working.
But remember: prioritizing is closely connected with effective time management. Did you know that the most famous musicians in the world spend only 90 minutes working hard on their skills? It turns out that 90 minutes is more than enough to make huge progress. Manage your time smarter!
✅ Don’t forget to take a break
What if somebody told you that you can nap at the workplace? Yes, it may sound hilarious. But why not to spend 15 minutes of your lunch break on relaxing a little bit?
What is the secret of napping at work that will help you stay productive? A light sleep for 15 to 30 minutes will definitely refresh you. Besides, it will help you to reduce stress and make you less susceptible to stress factors. And nothing kills productivity faster than being frustrated at work!
✅ Planning is the key!
And can be such fun! Nowadays there are so many ways to turn planning into a creative process! Not only can it be practical and will keep you productive, but it can also be a way of expressing your creativity!
Besides, there’s so much inspiration online! If you haven’t got time to do it yourself, you can search for planning ideas online. There so many “to-do” lists and infographics, even for the most demandable viewer.
Also, try to make your meetings as organized as possible. If your meetings often last longer than needed, try setting a timer for the time needed, and when the alarm goes off, end the meeting. This way you won’t waste time and use it for other necessary tasks
✅ Sleep tight
Good refreshing sleep is a cure for everything. But what if someone told you that this could cure your poor productivity?
People, who sleep less than 7 hours a night, tend to take more sick days. A good night’s sleep is a booster of good mood, motivation, and productivity. There are several must-do rituals before going to sleep that will help you rest. Remember that a good rest is crucial for staying productive and motivated!
✅ Use natural lighting
Nothing will keep you more motivated to work, than locating your work station closer to windows! Still, worried that it won’t help? People, whose workplace is closer to windows, are 12% more productive! Besides, it will benefit your memory and mental function. So don’t hesitate, move your table closer to the window and enjoy a productive day!
✅ Battle Procrastination
Noisy colleagues, browsing through the Internet, social media, and many more are in the huge list of productivity killers. And overcoming them is not easy unless you have a mental picture of your goals in your head. Remember that staying determined about achieving something will bring you to success. So say “No” to your co-workers who try to distract you from doing your job.
#Habits
#Productivity
#Transform
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