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3.Avoid Multitasking

One of our most harmful productivity killers is multitasking. We think we’re saving time by doing multiple things at once, but in reality, we’re distracting ourselves from getting much done at all. If you find yourself struggling to focus on one task or are spending too much time switching back and forth between tasks, try only working on one thing at a time and focus solely on that activity until it’s completed.

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2.Break your task into pieces

Focus on one thing at a time. Don’t worry about everything you have to do in your head. Make a checklist and tick off one thing after you finish it. This will help reduce procrastination, which can be really dangerous when you need to finish tasks.

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1.Prioritize your task

Make a list of things you want to accomplish and prioritize them. If there are things you don’t want to do, delete them or move them down on your list until you’re satisfied. This is probably your most important step in being productive.

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5.Take a break

Every now and then you’re going to need a break. It can be hard to know when to take a break, but after five or six hours of solid work you should probably give yourself a five-minute breather. Take that time away from your desk, walk around and do some stretches, think about something other than...

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4.Eliminate distractions

Your phone, computer, and TV are distractions. There’s a time and place for each of these devices, but they can take away from real productivity. If you’re working on something big and important, turn them off or at least put them away in another room so you don’t constantly look at them when you...

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5 Ways to be productive for the day

5 Ways to be productive for the day

How can you be productive each day? With the right attitude and the right environment, you’ll find that it’s easier than you think to be productive. Keep these five productivity tips in mind each day, and soon you’ll find yourself being productive more often than not!

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