Many people go to work every day with the best intentions of getting the job done only to find that they aren’t quite as productive as they would have liked. When you go home at the end of the day it feels good knowing that you played your part and contributed to the greater whole.
Having a sense of accomplishment makes you feel more confident and like you are worthy of your paycheck. When you walk away from work having checked off all of your to do’s you don’t carry a sense of guilt or regret. You will receive recognition from your employees and your peers and feel well respected overall for your accomplishments. Here are some of the best tips to be as productive as possible.
Get Plenty Of Rest
Make sure that you get plenty of sleep each night before going to work. When you are unrested you not only become more prone to illness leading to possibly having to miss work and seek a doctor, but you also lack focus.
Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night in order to be the best that you can be at focusing your tasks at hand. When you sleep at least this much then you can be sure that you are ready to tackle your daily tasks with enough gas in your tank to get the job done well.
Take Frequent Breaks
Some people make the mistake of assuming that if they power straight ahead that they will be more productive. However, in reality, taking breaks is more beneficial for keeping your energy up.
Taking small breaks allows your body to recharge in short spurts as well as give your mind a break when it’s on overdrive.
Consider spending your breaks by going for a short walk, going outside for some fresh air, or having a drink like a coffee or tea.
Avoid Social Media
When you work in an office setting it can become easy to turn on your computer and navigate casually between work and websites like Facebook and Instagram. Although they might be short spurts, it breaks your concentration and added up throughout the day these short breaks ultimately end up eating quite a bit of time.
Consider keeping your phone in a drawer or committing to yourself that you won’t check social media at all while on the clock. You’ll find that you have an enormous increase in productivity by making this rule alone.
Be A Team Player
Sometimes the best way to get things done quickly is working as a team. When you have a lone wolf attitude then you can tend to work much slower and ultimately miss out on potentially great ideas from your colleagues. Always keep your mind open for working as a team and you will get jobs done much faster.
Originally posted on September 16, 2017 @ 4:14 pm
