Boost Your Productivity at Work

10 Simple and Effective Ways to Boost Your Productivity at Work Today

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Did you know that the easiest tools you need to boost your productivity and win at work are hiding in plain sight?

Do you find yourself spending all day at work yet you have nothing to show for it? Instead you leave work stressed, exhausted and frustrated. And as deadlines approach you dread work even more. 

Or maybe your boss gave you a very poor rating in your annual review because of your productivity level?

It’s time for a change! Your productivity affects your income. And most times your productivity will determine whether you get to keep your job. Regardless of how bad your case maybe, just know that all hope is not lost. 

You still have the opportunity to boost your productivity with quick and easy proven steps.

How Can You Boost Your Productivity at Work Today?

Here are 10 Simple and Effective Things You Can Do Today to Boost Your Productivity at Work.

1. Keep Your Workspace Clean.

Start by decluttering your desk. And organize your physical workspace.  This step will help you get to what you need quickly. Also clean up your electronic work files and folders. 

Organize your stuff. And trash anything that serves no purpose in your work area.

2. Eat Healthy and Nutritious Food.

What you eat matters. Rather than loading up on carbs and sleeping off at work. Eliminate the risk of snoring at your desk by eating energy rich food. 

While this is not a nutrition video, I would suggest researching food that helps your brain functions and boost your energy. Also drink plenty of water. Water can help flush toxins from your body.

3. Get Enough Sleep the Night Before.

A Harvard University study showed that American companies lose almost $65 Billion annually due to employee sleep deprivation.

Getting enough sleep is very essential for high productivity. The interesting thing is that when it comes to sleep, everyone has their own definition of enough sleep. 

For you it might be 5 hours, 6 hours or eight hours. Whatever enough sleep is for you, be sure you are getting it. The goal is to be well rested and ready to roll the next morning.

4. Make a Priority List.

You can make your priority list first thing in the morning. Or you can do it the night before against the next workday. Whichever one you choose, just do it. 

The goal of a priority list is to keep you organized and focused on your main obligations. There is nothing more satisfying than ending your day knowing that your most important and pressing tasks have been done.

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5. Regulate Your Social Media Exposure.

Today there are tons of social networking apps and websites to keep up with. 

And new ones are popping up all the time. Do you really need to have Whatsapp, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram, Twitter, Skype, Pinterest, LinkedIn, TikTok on your phone? 

Well if you must have them, you should learn to regulate your usage. Social Media isn’t a bad thing. However, it can be distracting you and stopping you from being productive. Don’t let it control you!

Know when to turn off your notifications. Or hide notification from popping up on your screen. Limit your usage to a few apps and delete the rest from your phone. 

If you can’t imagine yourself going for 8 hours without scrolling through your timeline or checking notifications, set a time or several times during the day social media stuff. Be sure your time-block does not exceed 10 minutes.

6. Know Your Energy Cycle & Take Regular Breaks.

 Sometimes you feel like you can crush the highest mountains. And certain times you feel like your day is crushing you. 

We all have energy levels. It is important to know yours. Then during low energy periods, step away from your desk. 

Set break periods and be sure to take the breaks. You can improve your concentration by taking breaks. 

Breaks help you recharge. You can’t always be working at optimum productivity. Instead, you should shoot for working in short bursts at your most productive times. Then take breaks during your least productive time intervals.

7. Don’t Please Everyone.

Sorry to burst your bubble, you may be the nicest person on earth but you can’t please everyone. So stop trying! You just can’t. No matter how hard you try.

In fact, the harder you try to please everyone at work, the more deadlines you miss. And the more stressful your day becomes. 

Now this does not mean you should help anyone. Just don’t get caught up helping everyone. It’s a good way to be unproductive and unfulfilled. 

Learn to say NO! Don’t feel pressured to say yes when you should say no. Accept the fact that you will disappoint some people. 

But in the end, you will boost your productivity and get your job done successfully. And most of all efficiently. 

8. Set Milestones.

Milestones help you track your achievement for any given task. It is important to have milestones. Because milestones help you break a huge task into small attainable chunks. 

Also milestones help keep you excited throughout your day while working on a task. You’re motivated to hit your milestones. And you are happy each time you hit your milestone. 

It just takes the drudgery out of your day and gives you something to look forward to.

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9. Exercise.

Just like getting enough sleep, exercise can boost your productivity. It has been confirmed that exercise releases dopamine naturally in your brain.  

Dopamine is a very important chemical that makes you feel good and improves your body functions. 

Without a doubt, it is hard to be productive when you are not feeling good. 

According to American Psychological Association, “Employees who spent 2.5 hours a week being physically active were more satisfied with the quantity and quality of their work, reported increased work ability and took less sick time than employees who did not engage in physical activity.”

So just by exercising, you can rapidly increase your productivity. 

So go on a walk, run, jug or hit up the gym. Whatever you have to do to exercise. Just do it as much as you can.

10. Know Your Why.

It’s hard working on something that has no end goal. No matter what job or position you have. Know the need you serve. 

Sadly, most people perform tasks they have no clue what purpose it serves. This is a sure way to be demoralized and unmotivated. 

On a personal level, know your end goal or what your job gives you beyond a paycheck. And stay tuned in to whether your job is giving you as much back as you are putting into it.

You are the pilot of your life and career. Your vision for your life and career influences every decision you make at work. As well as how committed you are to the work you do. When you know your why, you approach with meaning. And when your work has significance to you, you will be dedicated and work passionately at it.

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