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Productivity experts like Brian Tracy advise that you do your most demanding task first thing in the morning (eat a frog).
Ignore emails, eat breakfast, meditate… Whatever you decide to do, ensure you have a solid morning routine which sets you up for a productive day.
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Our brains aren’t built for multitasking so stop doing it — it’s counterproductive and a productivity killer.
You can start increasing your productivity today simply by focusing on one task at a time and giving it your all before moving onto the next task.
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To-do lists can be a great tool for productivity.
They help you to get organised and stay focused. And, if you’re like me, you’ll also take great satisfaction in ticking a task off when it’s done.
One tip to help you get your day off to a flyer is to make your to-do list at the end of each workday or the night before.
By doing this, you won’t waste time in the morning when you’re in your peak productivity state .
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Ivy Lee was a productivity expert who achieved peak productivity each day by following these five steps.
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Surprisingly, scheduling regular breaks can improve your productivity.
Studies show that if you’re working on a long task without taking a break then your performance will suffer.
A study by DeskTime found that the top 10% of productive workers worked an average of 52 minutes before taking a 17-minute break.
So, try taking short breaks and you should see an improvement in your concentration levels.
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You can use the Pomodoro technique to work in 25 minutes sprints.
Here’s how it works:
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According to one study , the average office worker attends 62 meetings a month and around 37% of all meetings are unproductive.
So, before you organise your next meeting, ask yourself if the outcome could be achieved more efficiently through alternatives such as an online group chat or a discussion thread.
If you really must have a meeting, check out some tips on how to run an effective team meeting .
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When we have a deadline to work towards, we are generally more focused and productive.
In Work Less, Do More , Jan Yager argues that deadlines “actually help us by bestowing active status on a project and assigning it a tangible date to which we are committed, rather than allowing the task to fall into an open-ended morass, where it may be less likely to get finished.”
A manageable level of self-imposed stress can help you reach your goals .
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Dwight Eisenhower divided his tasks into four different possibilities. You can use this decision matrix to help you organise your tasks.
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This one is from Tim Ferriss’ not-to-list and something I’ve personally implemented and benefitted from.
Turn off email notifications so you don’t get distracted each time an email comes through.
Checking your emails at set times instead of when they come through will allow you to get more done.
This can also be applied to smartphone notifications so if you’re working on an important task consider putting it in your drawer, so you’re not distracted by WhatsApp group chats etc.
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Exercise is good for your body and mind so it’s no surprise that it may also boost your workplace productivity .
When you exercise, you increase blood flow to the brain, which can help sharpen your awareness and give you more energy.
So, go to a gym class, a swim or a stroll at lunchtime — you just might find it helps to clear your head and you’ll be more ready to tackle your next big task of the day.
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The quest for perfection is one of the fastest routes to unhappiness. Nothing is ever perfect… It’s an illusion so stop wasting your time!
Instead of striving for perfection, focus on completing the task to the best of your ability.
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One final way you can boost not just your own productivity but your whole team is by using our project management and team collaboration software .
It’s a great way to connect with colleagues and organise your tasks and projects. It’s super flexible so you can easily adopt many of the snippets of advice we’ve highlighted here for you — and the best bit — it’s free to get started (no credit card needed).
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