“How to stay productive all the time?” is a question that everyone often asks. However, it’s impossible for people to stay productive all day long, and it is also important to take some breaks, and it is also normal for you to feel lazy sometimes.
Here are 6 tips that you can learn to improve your productivity.
1. Create a goal list
Putting everything that has to be done on paper may seem overwhelming, but you can use it to organize your chores and objectives. Additionally, crossing completed tasks off the list is fulfilling. Some experts advise taking one large item and splitting it down into smaller chores to more effectively complete the objective if your list just appears too long and challenging.
2. During work or school, take a break
Recharging by taking a break from the pile of work can actually boost output. One suggestion is to exert yourself for 52 minutes, then take a 17-minute respite. During this time, you may go for a stroll, listen to music, or perhaps talk with a coworker. The
The Pomodoro technique, another well-liked methodology, suggests a strenuous 25-minute work period followed by a five-minute rest.
3. Get an audiobook or podcast ready for your commute
Your NET time, or No Extra Time time, is what Tony Robbins refers to. These are the times when you can learn new and significant things while travelling, performing errands, or preparing meals. Instead of drifting off during this time, you're thinking about fascinating concepts that might inspire new concepts.
4. Every 60 minutes, look for activity
Some studies suggest taking a break every 30 minutes, but if you are really engaged in your task, taking a break while your creativity is at its best is just as unproductive. I choose to use a standing desk and take a five-minute stroll or stretch every 60 minutes. The little respite gives your brain a chance to rest and recover. It's also a sign that you need to walk more if you're feeling down and find yourself checking your phone or using social media excessively.
5. Set aside time when you won't be available at all
This is the ideal follow-up to the previous statement. Put your deadlines on a calendar as you make them. Block it off as a meeting if you work somewhere where people love to chat with you. If you work from home, keep your phone hidden and disable social media and email for that period of time. Make a firm commitment to completing this assignment.
6. Give up on multitasking
I'll be honest; I'm still culpable in this regard. However, research has shown that multitasking drastically reduces productivity (as well as past experience). It's a simple matter of fact. Your attention, clarity, and determination increase when you can stop your mind from flitting between different ideas.
These tips are fairly simple and easy to understand but to apply all of them to daily activities requires a lot of effort and time. But making the most of your time is a necessary skill that all of us should be aware of to maintain a balanced lifestyle.