Everybody would like to accomplish more throughout their day, but increasing your productivity can often seem impossible. The following strategies, if followed, can double, and even triple your productivity.
Productivity Strategies
Hey Family! I am sooooo sorry for being MIA! I decided to go back to work after being off for almost a YEAR! Working in a very well-known oil Refinery & being consistently productive is mandatory! Being productive is not only reserved for your work life, it has to be present in your home & creative life as well!
Here are the best strategies to develop if you want to increase your productivity substantially.
Set Goals and Productivity Targets
When you set goals, you focus your energy on the things that you want to achieve. These are things that you wouldn’t be able to accomplish by default. This will automatically make you more productive. You must be clear on exactly what you want to achieve.
I love to create lists of all of the things I wish to accomplish in a certain time frame and break it down by importance. This helps me stay focused and not waste time on less important tasks.
Maintain Your Work Environment
Your work environment is what sets the stage for your workflow, and ultimately your productivity. If you are self-employed, this means finding a place that allows you to focus without distractions. And, if you are employed, this involves modifying your desk to make it conducive to productivity.
If you don’t work in an office at all, like me, take a moment & dedicate an area just for you. Whether it be your work truck, tool trailer, or a headache shack; dedicate that area for you to clear your mind and get focused.
Put Important Things First
Since there are only 24 hours in a day, you must put your most important tasks first. If you want to be more productive and reach your goals, then you have to work on the critical tasks first. Deprioritize anything that doesn’t get you closer to your goals. Create a list that keeps you focused on your goals! I love using the notes app on my phone, those little bullet points come in handy and are so pleasing to check off!
Use the 80/20 Rule
The 80/20 rule refers to the phenomenon where 80 percent of your output is done by 20 percent of your efforts. This means that the remaining 20 percent of the production can only be achieved with 80 percent effort. This means that you have to let go of the little details that no one but you notices. The key is to focus your time and energy on producing 80 percent of everything you do.
Have a Separate List for Incoming Tasks
Throughout your day, you will probably receive a stream of random and miscellaneous tasks. Rather than immediately giving them attention add them to a separate list so you can focus on your daily goals. At the end of the day, allocate a block of time to clear the list out.
Know your Motivation Triggers
When you become aware of your motivational triggers, you can better connect with them and dramatically increase your productivity. Figure out what inspires you and determine how you can integrate these triggers into your daily life to help you reinforce your motivation.
The biggest motivation trigger I’ve learned is listening to music to get me started on a task, whether it be at work or at home. A little music can really get me going.
If you find that you lack productivity, consider incorporating these strategies into your daily life that can help you to increase your productivity dramatically. Being back at work is a learning curve within itself for me and I definitely put all of these strategies to good use!
I hope you find these strategies helpful! If you did please share this post and comment below on what strategy you liked the most!
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