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10 Productivity-Boosting Habits of Successful
People. Do you have co-workers or acquaintances
that seem to get more done in one day than you do in a week? Productivity
often boils down to well-ingrained work habits that help maximise
time and improve the chances of a successful outcome. By following
the tips in this article, you'll find you can boost your productivity
at work and improve your chances of success. 596
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10 Productivity-Boosting Habits of Successful
People
Do you have co-workers or acquaintances that seem
to get more done in one day than you do in a week? Productivity
often boils down to well-ingrained work habits that help maximise
time and improve the chances of a successful outcome. There's no
mystical secret to boosting productivity. If you find there aren't
enough hours in the day to achieve your goals, why not try out the
following tips and make them a habit.
1. Write a Daily Plan of Attack
Rather than starting your morning off by checking your emails and
perusing your favourite blogs, blast out a to-do list that covers
the main goals of the day. This will help keep you on track right
from the start.
2. Learn How to Avoid Distractions
We all have our own personal barriers to productivity, whether it's
a phone that won't stop ringing, non-stop pings from our email inbox,
a chatty co-worker, or an addiction to Facebook. Spend time getting
to know what your biggest distractions are, so
that you can avoid them.
3. Complete Important Tasks before Lunch
After creating your to-do list in the morning, try to tackle your
most important tasks straight away when your brain is fresh. Save
the afternoon for administrative tasks or meetings; and you'll remain
motivated by a sense of accomplishment.
4. Make Time for Yourself
Short periodic breaks refocus the mind, and you can apply the same
principle of having "recess" from your school days to your work
schedule. Give yourself a few break periods where you can make a
personal phone call, take a walk around the block, or go for a coffee
break.
5. Take a Lunch Break
Similarly, taking a lunch break away from your desk is a good way
to help you stay energized and provide focus for the rest of the
day. Working through lunch could actually leave you feeling more
burnt out and less productive.
6. Don't Overdo Multi-Tasking
Juggling multiple tasks can help you knock out several petty items
from your to-do list, but it can also leave you feeling over-extended
and scatter-brained. It's better to focus on one thing at a time
and get the job done the right way.
7. Create Deadlines
If you don't set a timeline for a particular task or end goal, you
may allow the task to stretch on far longer than it needs to. Give
yourself a firm deadline for each task and break down larger ones
into a series of smaller steps along the way. This often has a way
of allowing you to get work done more efficiently.
8. Use Automated Systems
Take advantage of today's copious technology by automating
your busywork as much as possible. You don't need to pay for
a personal assistant when you have automatic appointment scheduling,
bill paying, and email sorting at your fingertips.
9. Upgrade your Skills
If you find that certain tasks take longer than they should, you
might want to think about taking a short course to enhance productivity.
Accounting courses could help you organize your finances; while
a project management course can help you set up systems to improve
efficiency.
10. Keep End Goals in Mind
Finally, don't get too mired down in the small day to day tasks
or they'll overwhelm you. Think about what your end goal is, whether
it's the completion of a big project or a promotion at work.
By following these basic tips and turning them into habits, you
can boost your own productivity at work and improve your chances
of success.
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