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Hold standing meetings
If you absolutely must have a meeting, there's some evidence that standing meetings (everyone stands) can result in increased group arousal, decreased territoriality, and improved group performance.
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Set self-imposed deadlines
A manageable level of self-imposed stress can actually be helpful in terms of giving us focus and helping us meet our goals.
For open-ended tasks or projects, try giving yourself a deadline, and then stick to it.
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Be proactive, not reactive
Set aside time for responding to emails, but don't let them determine what your day is going to look like.
Have a plan of attack at the start of each day, and then do your best to stick to it.
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Give up on the illusion of perfection
It's common for entrepreneurs to get hung up on attempting to perfect a task.
It's better to complete the task and move it off your plate; if need be, you can always come back and adjust or improve it later.
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Just say no to meetings
The average office worker spends over 31 hours each month in unproductive meetings.
Before booking your next meeting, ask yourself whether you can accomplish the same goals or tasks via email, phone, or Web-based meeting.
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Follow the "two-minute rule"
If you see a task or action that you know can be done in two minutes or less, do it immediately.
Completing the task right away actually takes less time than having to get back to it later.
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Take exercise breaks
Using work time to exercise may actually help improve productivity.
If possible, build in set times during the week for taking a walk or going to the gym.
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Take regular breaks
Taking scheduled breaks can actually help improve concentration.
Some research has shown that taking short breaks during long tasks helps you to maintain a constant level of performance.
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Take advantage of your commute
This goes for any unexpected "bonus" time you may find on your hands.
Instead of Candy-Crushing or Facebooking, use that time to pound out some emails, create your daily to-do list, or do some brainstorming.
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Track and limit your time spent
Only around 17 % of people are able to accurately estimate the passage of time.
Using the right tool can help by letting you know exactly how much time you spend on daily tasks, including social media, email, word processing, and apps.
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Quit multitasking
Psychologists have found attempting to do several tasks at once can result in lost time and productivity.
Make a habit of committing to a single task before moving on to your next project.
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Turn off notifications
No one can be expected to resist the allure of an email, voicemail, or text notification.
During work hours, turn off your notifications, and instead, build in time to check email and messages.
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Work in 90-minute intervals
Researchers at Florida State University have found elite performers (athletes, chess players, musicians, etc.) who work in intervals of no more than 90 minutes are more productive than those who work 90 minutes-plus.
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Look at something nice
Outfitting an office with aesthetically pleasing elements --like plants-- can increase productivity by up to 15 percent.
Jazz up your office space with pictures, candles, flowers, or anything else that puts a smile on your face.
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Minimize interruptions
Brief interruptions appear to produce a change in work pattern and a corresponding drop in productivity.
Minimizing interruptions may mean setting office hours, keeping your door closed, or working from home for time-sensitive projects.
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Meetings
Ultra-productive people avoid meetings as much as humanly possible.
A meeting could drag on forever, so when you must attend a meeting, inform everyone that you want to stick to the intended schedule. This sets a clear limit that motivates everyone to be more focused and efficient.
Shrink meetings
Limit the number of people in any meeting to eight or fewer, unless the meeting is informational.
Ensure that your meetings result in action items, a timeline for each action item, and one person who is responsible.
No frequent meetings
Get rid of regular meetings unless you are dealing with a pressing matter. Once the issue is resolved, the meeting frequency should drop.
Ask yourself how urgent the need behind the meeting is and if you can instead reduce the frequency and communicate via email or group chat.
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