THE ULTIMATE KEY TO PRODUCTIVITY
Written by: Angel Johanna C. Dulay
Productivity has been defined in a variety of ways. The reason is simple: it is
determined by a variety of personal and professional factors. All of these definitions
have one thing in common: time and what you do with it. And, since there isn't a
special robot that can add a few hours to your day, the key is to do your best within
the timeframe you're given. This is the essence of productivity. Now that we've
cleared that up, let's delve a little deeper. In this article, we'll delve deeper into the
definition of productivity and how it differs from efficiency, go over productivity
hacks you can implement immediately in your daily routines, and then move on to
the daily specials—school productivity and tools for increasing it.
“Productivity is the deliberate, strategic investment of your time,
talent, intelligence, energy, resources, and opportunities in a
manner calculated to move you measurably closer to meaningful
goals.” – Dan S. Kennedy
“It is not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is:
What are we busy about?” – Henry David Thoreau
Let's be honest: many of us are masters of procrastination. Distractions such as social
media, random chit-chats, overflown inboxes, and jumbled lists can easily entangle
you. Does this sound familiar? Nonetheless, there are a few simple rules that insanely
productive people follow. To be clear from the start, none of these hacks is nuclear
physics. And you've probably considered them at some point in your life. They
simply necessitate a more systematic approach to time management.
I.
Eliminate distractions.
Did you know that the average office worker in the United Kingdom is only
productive for three hours per day? Another Harvard study found that the average
knowledge worker spends 47 percent of their time distracted.That's a lot of
information. What you can do about it is as follows. To begin with, your phone
is a major source of distraction. You won't be able to accomplish much if your
phone keeps interrupting you with social media notifications and private
messages (important calls excluded, of course). So try to muffle or limit your
notifications, at least during the time of day when you're working on your
priorities.
II.
Do not multitask. One thing at a time.
Did you know that the average office worker in the United Kingdom is only
productive for three hours per day? Another Harvard study found that the average
knowledge worker spends 47 percent of their time distracted.That's a lot of
information. What you can do about it is as follows. To begin with, your phone is a
major source of distraction. You won't be able to accomplish much if your phone
keeps interrupting you with social media notifications and private messages
(important calls excluded, of course). So try to muffle or limit your notifications, at
least during the time of day when you're working on your priorities.
III.
Create a comfortable and clean workplace.
Many people do not consider the importance of having a good working environment,
but it has a significant impact on how we do things. What's more, you know what's
the best part? There's always something we can do to improve things. Is your chair
in good condition? Is there enough light? Do you have a favorite glass of water, cup
of coffee, or tea? Are your clothes too small for you? Are you hot or cold? These
may appear to be minor details, but they can all have an impact on your concentration
and cause you to lose focus. Our minds are easily distracted, so do yourself a favor
and create a working environment that meets your requirements. You'll be grateful
later.
IV.
Rest. Take breaks.
You may believe that you can sit for 8 hours without taking a break, but your body
and brain cannot. We've all had creative blocks, right? The worst thing you can do
is ignore it and continue "working" until you become completely frustrated and
unmotivated. Here's an idea that might work: stop what you're doing and take a 10minute break. Have something to eat or drink, call a friend, go for a quick walk, or
do anything else that isn't related to what you're working on. Including short breaks
in your workday will energize both your body and mind, and in this state, inspiration
will knock on your head in no time.