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17 hours of unproductiveness weekly

People work an average of 45 hours a week; they consider about 17 of those hours to be unproductive.

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How To Have The Most Productive Day, Every Day

How To Have The Most Productive Day, Every Day

https://www.forbes.com/sites/shelcyvjoseph/2018/05/30/how-to-have-the-most-productive-day-every-day/

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"There aren't enough hours in a day." If you've ever said or thought about this at any point in your daily grind, you're not the only one! When we think about our responsibilities (spending time with loved ones, being a good employee, continuing your professional education, taking up hobbies, etc.), it can feel like 24 hours are, in fact, too little for each day.

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Figure out your morning flow

Starting your day on a high note sets the tone for the rest of your day (or even week). 

Think about the one thing that boosts your mood in the morning and incorporate it into your ro...

Take regular breaks

Not looking away from the computer doesn’t translate into productivity. A good way to boost your motivation throughout the day is to take small exercise breaks.

You can do anything from stretches to treadmill runs, just to get your blood flowing and boost your brain function by moving your body. It also sets the tone for a more energetic afternoon.

Write it all down

Mapping your goals in a visual way is key, as seeing them makes them more real. You’re more likely to follow through on your ideas if you pen them.

Write down your top priorities and designate ways and blocks of time to tackle them. Also minimize distractions (i.e., social media notifications, alarms, news alerts, etc.) to get these things done. 

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Want to do 160 Productive Hours a Month? You Need Systems, Not Goals

Want to do 160 Productive Hours a Month? You Need Systems, Not Goals

https://medium.com/personal-growth/want-to-do-160-productive-hours-a-month-you-need-systems-not-goals-9d87b1091b1e

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Most people have a standard working week of 40 hours (eight hours a day). 4 efficient and productive weeks of 40 hours give you 160 hours a month. That's 160 hours you can use to get more things done every month. Chances are those hours are not being used efficiently.

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A system is...
  • Something you do on a regular basis that increases your odds of success regardless of the immediate outcome.
  • A collection of goals, tools, habits, and methods is not the sam...
Systems vs. goals
  • If you do something every day, it’s a system.
  • If you’re waiting to achieve it someday in the future, it’s a goal.
James Clear
James Clear
“When you focus on the practice instead of the performance, you can enjoy the present moment and improve at the same time.”

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: 10 Ways to Be More Effective at Work

Work Smarter, Not Harder: 10 Ways to Be More Effective at Work

https://www.inc.com/john-rampton/work-smarter-not-harder-10-ways-to-be-more-effective-at-work.html

inc.com

Regardless of your job or industry, there aren't always enough hours in the day to get everything done. As a result, you constantly feel like you're always behind. And that's just not good for your productivity or your health. So, what's the answer? Work more hours? Not necessarily.

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Trim the fat

Multitasking and directing your energy to unimportant tasks and activities will overwhelm and prevent you from being productive.

Focus on your 3 to 5 ...

Measure your results

To assist you with measuring results instead of time, keep done lists to feel more motivated and focused.

Have an attitude adjustment

We are more effective at work when we have a positive attitude. 

A good attitude at work will help you set standards for your work and ensure that you're taking responsibility for yourself.

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