7 Ways To Power Up Your Productivity
There are countless ways to be more productive. Making 'to do' lists and working in 30-minute increments are two common approaches.However, some productivity methods work better than others and can save your time in the process.
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“These days, we feel like we have less time than ever and in some very real ways, we do,” Erica Keswin, the author of Bring Your Human to Work, says. “Because of 24/7 technology and the barrage of "to-dos" that come at us via email and text, it’s hard to keep our priorities straight.”
Keswin said the key is being more careful about what you want to pay attention to. Otherwise, we’re very likely to get sucked into the wrong-or most immediate-things. Start by asking yourself this one important question question: 'Does your calendar reflect your values?' Here are some tips on how to be more productive and manage your time better.
Plan the night before
Before going to bed, always take time to prepare for tomorrow. Look at your schedule and see what appointments you have or deadlines you need to meet. Prep the coffee maker and sometimes make your 'to-do' list the night before. A little planning goes a long way.
Wake up earlier
When you wake up early, you have more time to plan and get organised for the day ahead. Completing tasks on your 'to-do' list early on frees up time later in your day. By the time you get to the office, you have already looked at your schedule, grabbed a coffee and attended a fitness class.
Figure out your main goal or objective
Decide what your main goal or objective is—think long-term.The main reason people lose track of their time and day is because they don’t have a clear objective or goal. So, if someone comes across your desk that doesn’t match with your goals, it’s a pretty firm and easy to say, “No, not right now.”
Create a calendar system that works for you
Create a calendar system that works for you—then use it and check it several times a day. It’s impossible to stay organised and on top of your game if you are unsure about the date, time and place of your deadlines, meetings, and other work responsibilities. As the old saying goes,"If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail."
Break down your tasks into smaller steps
Break down your goals into smaller, daily action steps. Say one of your objectives is to increase your sales by a certain amount in a year. Break that number down—into months, weeks and then days. Once you do that, you know exactly how much you need to make on a daily basis and you can plan your day accordingly.
Set aside time to answer emails
Productivity requires staying focused, so have a set time to answer emails. If you answer an email every time it pops up, you’ll never get anything else done. Answering emails a few set times a day will make a huge difference in productivity.
Limit distractions
Limit distractions so you can stay focused on the task at hand. This means not just limiting your use of social media, but also not having 15-minute conversations in the break room as a form of procrastination ( the action of delaying or postponing something ). Even close your door if people often just pop in to have a chat.
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Before reading further Arth Publications want its readers to know that below article belongs to 'Economic Times-Panachepersonal' which is a supplementary page published by 'The Economic Times' on regular basis. We do not own any publishing rights of this article. You are requested to visit Economic Times Website for more of their content.
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“These days, we feel like we have less time than ever and in some very real ways, we do,” Erica Keswin, the author of Bring Your Human to Work, says. “Because of 24/7 technology and the barrage of "to-dos" that come at us via email and text, it’s hard to keep our priorities straight.”
Keswin said the key is being more careful about what you want to pay attention to. Otherwise, we’re very likely to get sucked into the wrong-or most immediate-things. Start by asking yourself this one important question question: 'Does your calendar reflect your values?' Here are some tips on how to be more productive and manage your time better.
Plan the night before
Before going to bed, always take time to prepare for tomorrow. Look at your schedule and see what appointments you have or deadlines you need to meet. Prep the coffee maker and sometimes make your 'to-do' list the night before. A little planning goes a long way.
Wake up earlier
When you wake up early, you have more time to plan and get organised for the day ahead. Completing tasks on your 'to-do' list early on frees up time later in your day. By the time you get to the office, you have already looked at your schedule, grabbed a coffee and attended a fitness class.
Figure out your main goal or objective
Decide what your main goal or objective is—think long-term.The main reason people lose track of their time and day is because they don’t have a clear objective or goal. So, if someone comes across your desk that doesn’t match with your goals, it’s a pretty firm and easy to say, “No, not right now.”
Create a calendar system that works for you
Create a calendar system that works for you—then use it and check it several times a day. It’s impossible to stay organised and on top of your game if you are unsure about the date, time and place of your deadlines, meetings, and other work responsibilities. As the old saying goes,"If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail."
Break down your tasks into smaller steps
Break down your goals into smaller, daily action steps. Say one of your objectives is to increase your sales by a certain amount in a year. Break that number down—into months, weeks and then days. Once you do that, you know exactly how much you need to make on a daily basis and you can plan your day accordingly.
Set aside time to answer emails
Productivity requires staying focused, so have a set time to answer emails. If you answer an email every time it pops up, you’ll never get anything else done. Answering emails a few set times a day will make a huge difference in productivity.
Limit distractions
Limit distractions so you can stay focused on the task at hand. This means not just limiting your use of social media, but also not having 15-minute conversations in the break room as a form of procrastination ( the action of delaying or postponing something ). Even close your door if people often just pop in to have a chat.
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