6 Tips on How to Improve Your Productivity and Concentration
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There are only 24 hours in a day, so making the most of it is critical. Many people have two ways of improving productivity; putting in more hours or working smarter. Whatever you prefer is up to you, but the latter is most recommended.
Improving focus and productivity at work is not rocket science, but it requires effective time management and other smart tips. For instance, you can choose to wait until it is too late to go to an optometrist, or you can avoid staring at your computer for extended periods without a break. Either way, the choice is always yours.
This post will walk you through 5 smart tips on how to improve your productivity and concentration.
- Get enough sleep
A good night’s sleep will help you unwind and recover the energy you need to kickstart your day on a high note. Also, sleep is associated with improved health. This means if you get enough rest, you are more likely to be more focused and productive than when you walk into the office fatigued from lack of sleep.
- Spare time for exercise
Exercising first thing in the morning can boost your concentration and productivity. And you do not have to make it intense and long. Additionally, you will gain other health benefits of physical exercise apart from improved focus and productivity.
- Be proactive, not reactive
The best way to become more focused and productive is by preventing distraction instead of waiting for the consequences. For instance, you can avoid calls and social media at work to concentrate on your work instead of finding out if you have a pile of undone jobs at the end of the day, forcing you to trans-night. Set aside time to respond to your emails and texts and separate your work life from your personal life.
- Prioritize your tasks
The most logical step to improving your concentration and productivity is preparing a to-do list that prioritizes your tasks. You can schedule your tasks based on urgency, workflow dependency, or importance. Deciding how to make this list can be a bit challenging because you may find everything is urgent.
- Avoid multitasking
You may have many tasks to take care of and deadlines to meet that you think of multi-tasking to get everything done in time. While this may seem like an effective way of tackling your tasks, it can make things worse in the long run. Multitasking may not be an ideal option if you want to stay focused. Try focusing on one thing at a time in order of urgency.
- Avoid distractions
Social media can be a threat to your productivity and concentration. Even if you are not in a position to respond to your emails, Facebook posts, or WhatsApp messages, notifications can be very distracting. Always put your phone on silent mode to avoid such disturbances.
The bottom line
These tips are all you need to turn your life around and become more productive and focused at work. When you feel like your mind is wandering off your role, take a break, stretch, and get back to work.
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That are great tips – thank you for sharing!