Great Tips For Getting Organized And Being More Efficient
Finding ways to be more productive will significantly improve your ability to achieve goals and maintain a balanced life. Fortunately, adopting the proper habits can transform your daily routine and help you accomplish more.
Whether you’re a professional striving for success, a student aiming for better grades, or simply looking for more productive days, today’s 10 productive habits will help you on your way.
Let’s not waste time because these small changes can quickly lead to significant results.
10 Habits To Increase Productivity
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1. Set Daily And Weekly Goals
Setting daily and weekly goals is a simple way to be more productive.
Short-term goals of this type significantly and immediately impact your day. They form the foundation and provide direction for your activities.
Look at your goals each day and ruthlessly rank your priorities. Focus on the most essential things first.
Finally, set deadlines for each daily and weekly goal. A clear timeline will increase your commitment and drive your productivity.
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2. Accomplish One Thing To Start The Day
Start each morning by accomplishing something.
Completing a task first will set the tone for a productive day. Most importantly, avoid starting your day with an ambiguous project with no apparent conclusion.
Instead, choose a necessary task you know you can complete promptly. Then, move on to something more challenging or creative while your mind is fresh and the morning is still young.
3. Establish And Stick To A Daily Routine
Productivity relies on consistent daily routines. First, start your day with a solid morning wake-up routine. Then, transition to an effective work routine to maximize your working hours.
Your daily routines help create a positive flow and allow your best performance to come through.
Of course, be mindful of each day and fine-tune your routines to meet your ever-changing needs.
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4. Keep A Clean And Clear Work Space
A clutter-free work area is critical for your productivity
I recommend removing everything from your desk other than your current priority. Clutter is distracting, and having other unattended projects in your workspace can cause a loss of focus.
5. Avoid Multi-Tasking
Studies have shown that it is virtually impossible to focus effectively on two tasks simultaneously.
Thus, work on one thing at a time. Do that one thing to the best of your ability. Bring the task to a conclusion or logical stopping point, then move on to the next thing.
Yes, interruptions happen. I understand that. Handle the disruption, and then return to what you were working on.
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6. Work Smart
Place high value on your time and never waste a minute when working.
I recommend my daily “work smart” productivity formula that boils down to asking yourself two questions:
1) Am I working on the right things? and 2) Am I working on those things the right way?”
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7. Know When To Say No
Guard your time like a watchdog.
We are trained at a young age to say yes. When your Mom or Dad asks you to do something, you learn to say yes and do it.
When asked to take on more responsibility at work, the expected answer is “yes.”
But at some point, you can’t say yes to every request. Highly productive people are skilled at identifying when to say yes and when to say no.
This isn’t always easy. Most of us are wired to please others. So, it takes good judgment to say no only to the right people at the right time.
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8. Be Decisive
When confronted with a choice, gather the facts and make a decision. Indecision creates stress and wastes time and energy.
I don’t mean making snap, reckless decisions. It always pays to take your time, gather the facts, and consider alternatives carefully.
After making your decision, get busy and complete the necessary tasks to make the decision a success.
Do not procrastinate. Never look back and second-guess yourself.
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9. Know When Good Is Good Enough
Avoid being a perfectionist.
Set a performance standard equal to the appropriate expectations. Then, meet those expectations.
Going the extra mile may sometimes be required, but often it is not and only wastes your precious time.
10. Play To Your Strengths
You will be more productive when you know your strengths and maximize your efforts around those strengths.
Don’t waste time working on things you aren’t good at, if possible. Outsource or delegate activities that highlight your weaknesses.
On the other hand, I’m not saying to ignore your weaknesses.
I’m saying work on your weaknesses to make them strengths. Or find others whose strengths are your weaknesses and engage them to help you.
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Good Habits For Productive Days
Being productive isn’t impossible. However, it will help if you adopt the proper mindset, habits, and routines.
Master these productivity tips, and you will be on your way to getting more done daily.
- Set goals
- Begin each day by tackling a task
- Establish a daily routine
- Clear your workspace
- Never multi-task
- Work smart
- Learn to say no
- Be decisive
- Avoid perfection
- Maximize your strengths
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Author Bio: Tom Scott founded the consulting and coaching firm Dividends Diversify, LLC. He leverages his expertise and decades of experience in goal setting, relocation assistance, and investing for long-term wealth to help clients reach their full potential.