5 Ways to Boost Productivity
Being productive is what keeps your business profitable. Your time is valuable, between working on your business and living your life. Why not treat it that way? Being productive means getting work done in the time you allotted to complete it. With these five ways to boost your productivity, success can be yours.
Use a To-do List
To-do lists can help boost your productivity. There are many different types of to-do lists you can find. Many free printable to-do lists are available online. Some of the best to-do lists offer an area to prioritize or set goals for the day. Another fantastic option is to utilize OneNote on your computer. OneNote is free and it’s just as flexible as Evernote. To learn how you can use OneNote as a day planner and to-do list, check out this article.
Shorter Work Week
You can boost your productivity by working a shorter week. This may or may not mean longer days, but it does mean using your time wisely to get things done. Set office hours accordingly and do the work you are there to do. Make to-do lists, prioritize, and put your cell phone away to minimize distractions. A shorter work week make just be what you need to be more productive!
Shorter Hours
A study done in Sweden showed that nurses who worked six hours a day were happier and less stressed than their counterparts who worked nine and 12-hour shifts. Shorter hours can help you to zero in on what you need to get done and complete it quickly, thus increasing your productivity.
Wake Up Earlier
Waking up earlier can give you more hours in your day. It can also make you more productive. It's normally quiet early in the morning. You can use the time to focus and get your work done. You can also use the early morning hours to focus on doing things for yourself that you otherwise wouldn’t have time to do.
Work Someplace Different
Are you not getting a lot of work done in your office? Are you interrupted and unable to get into the zone? Consider working outside of the office. You can, if able, move outdoors, to a coffee shop, your local library, or even home. Chances are (and studies show) that you'll be more productive outside your office walls.
Take a Break
Taking a break can make you more productive. This may seem counterintuitive, but it’s true. If you’ve worked for at least 90 minutes or feel mentally drained, take a 10 to 15-minute break and see how you feel afterward. Take a walk, head outside for some fresh air, or walk to get a fresh cup of water. When you get moving, you will get your blood pumping and refresh your brain. When you return to your work, you'll be ready to get down and be productive!
Outsource Work
Outsourcing your work can make you more productive. How? You can outsource the little things or things such as accounts receivable management, customer service, or billing to make time for building your business or your client base. This will allow you to have more time to be productive in your business, extending your services to your clientele.
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