A lot of people would like to improve their productivity at work but aren’t sure how to get started. Often professionals have the best intentions for their jobs, but for a variety of reasons they find themselves at the end of the workday with a pile of unfinished tasks.
As a result, they end up feeling guilty, their supervisors may start to complain, and ultimately they may not be able to progress in their careers. To stop this from happening, you must apply methods to regain your focus and redirect your attention away from distractions. Here are some of the best ways to speed up your work process and stay on task.
Use Technology To Your Advantage
The nice thing about technology is that it does things for us in a fraction of the time that it would have taken us to do something ourselves. It can achieve a job with precision and perfection in ways a human touch can rarely do.
Depending on what your line of work is, you may require a variety of different tools to help you speed things up. Graphic designers need the best mouse, a carpenter needs the best drill, and a programmer needs the best computer.
Giving yourself the right tools to make your job easier will help you finish must faster and you’ll be able to take on a bigger workload.
Work In Spurts
Many experts recommend working in small spurts of energy rather than one long wind. When you take breaks in between your work day you are less likely to burn out.
Going nonstop can not only hinder creativity, but you can exhaust yourself to the point of poor performance. This can be especially dangerous if you have a line of work which is extremely physical. Breaks are essential to avoid injury.
Time Yourself
Many people find that setting a timer for themselves encourages them to move faster. When you see the time progressing, you are more inclined to “race the clock.”
Setting goals for yourself for how quickly you can finish a task can be extra motivating and even fun!
Listen To Music
Try putting on music which inspires you and makes you feel energized. You’ll find that your mood is lifted and your work style starts to take on the mood of the music.
If energetic music doesn’t work for you, then try to listen to calm and soothing music which helps you draw in your focus.
Hide Your Phone
One of the biggest culprits for distractions on the job is their smartphones. Although they have many uses, they can often do more harm than good during your workday.
Consider hiding it in a drawer and only checking it during your breaks.
Originally posted on July 31, 2018 @ 4:32 pm
