3 essential routines you need for a more productive, less stressful 2021

We need to convert our mundane, routine tasks into something exciting, turning our work into our own motivation, igniting our energy:

1. Compete with yourself, beating your own time of accomplishing a certain task like replying to emails.
2. Work in an impeccable manner, taking a cue from the perfectionists. It is not good to be a slob at home, as it affects our productivity and mindset.
3. Get ready on time, put on work clothes and feel confident, professional, and productive.
4. Start your day with a 30-minute stroll or a Yoga session and get your body and mind moving.

Intentional planning helps us achieve our goals and reduce anxiety. Follow the 4-step STAR method:

• S- Strategy: Review your upcoming goals.
• T-Tasks: Clarify and identify what tasks are to be done to achieve those goals, and prioritize them.
• A- Allocate: Resources like time and energy are limited. Allocate your tasks in a way that is least cognitively demanding, takes the least amount of time, and is yet having the maximum impact. Improvise as you go.
• R-Results: Say no to unnecessary requests, respecting your time. But if you say Yes to a request, follow it through. Work for yourself and not for obligations.