Productivity this. Productivity that. Have you seen this word flaunted around recently? Why has this become a buzz word all the sudden?
Yes, I know that the internet has no lack of blogs about productivity, and this is yet another one. But the difference is I am going to provide you actionable points that are tried, tested and truly work. So, buckle up and get prepared to learn.
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Before we get started, let us talk about how Productivity affects a person.
Affects and Effects
The obvious one — being a productive person makes you feel better about yourself. This can do wonders for your mental health. On the other hand, with the constant hustle of today’s life and the expectancy that everyone must be productive all the time, there comes a great deal of stress. So, identifying the difference between working productively and working to be productive is key.
Before I bore you too much with philosophical stuff, let us move on to those actionable tips I was talking about.
Workspace Set-up
Having your workspace be your happy place is a potent productivity booster. This will make it so that you are looking forward to going back to your desk, and as a result, make you work better. Adding photographs of your loved ones is a good way to upgrade your workspace.
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Schedule and Track
Begin every day with a to-do. This way, you will know the exact tasks at hand and be able to schedule accordingly. Additionally, try and track how much time it takes to get a particular job done. For instance, replying to your messages in the morning — see how long that takes you. If there is a pattern you are noticing, determine why that is. Further, see if there is anything you could do to reduce the time you spend on that task.
Control your Emails
I cannot stress this one enough! You must get a handle on your emails. Being greeted with an overflowing inbox in the beginning of the day is enough to put you off work. Take the time to clear and sort through junk so you never have to do it again. Alternatively, you can look at converting to platforms which do this for you, like Clariti. This app automatically arranges your conversations in Threads, which makes going back and accessing that information much easier. And since it integrates chat, emails and to-dos, you do not have to spend your day switching between apps.
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Take Breaks
Yes, this is very cliché, but it is very important. This is the simplest way to save yourself from burnout. Give yourself very scheduled break-times. So, for example, if you work for 9 hours a day, schedule 10-minute breaks every 1 hour. Do not determine your breaks based on achievement, but on the time. In time, your body and your mind will adapt and naturally, you will start working better.
Say ‘Bye’ to Social Media
Yes, I know your hands are itching to check just that one notification or do one last scroll through of your feed. But no, do not give in to the temptation. Unless your job demands it, you have no business being on social media when working. It is easy to say you will limit yourself and cut yourself off when you need to. But it is better to just abstain completely.
