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Prioritize Your Tasks And Schedule them

Whether you use the Task Manager in Outlook or you have something

else, make sure you keep a simple to-do list every day and give

yourself a realistic set of tasks to get through.

Give yourself deadlines

When facing each task on your to-do list, try and give yourself a

deadline. That way, you'll be less inclined to procrastinate or waste

time on other things.

One thing at a time

Concentrate on one task at a time

Multi-tasking might seem more productive, but it can really slow you down.

Tackle one job before you start anything else, otherwise you'll never get

anything done. It's hopeless trying to do everything at once, because

you'll never be able to focus properly.

Deal with things immediately

If something comes up and you can deal with it in a couple of minutes, then

do it right away. There's no point in postponding it. But remember, this tip only

works for smaller things. Under no circumstances should you begin projects

this way; you'll never get anything done.

Split big tasks into bite-size chunks

If you've got a particularly large project that seems overwhelming,

break it down into smaller and more manageable chunks. Then

tackle each one at a time.

Keep your desk clutter-free

If you don't need it handy or you don't need it at all, it's slowing you

down. Organize all your files so that you don't waste time looking for

documents. Do the same for your e-mail inbox. Get rid of excess files

and folders. As a rule, if you use it once a day or more, it can stay.

Otherwise, pack it away.

Set your schedule, make a list, centralize your info...

If you get stuck , move on

Complex tasks, like creativity, development, or coding, take a lot of

mental effort and your brain can only focus for a limited amount of

time. That means it’s critical to take breaks and let your brain rest.

Take a walk or socialize for a bit. Then when you get back to work,

you're energized again.

Use Technology To Be MORE

PRODUCTIVE

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.”

Sir Arthur C. Clarke

Be social

Being social helps break your isolation and connect in new ways with

others at work.

The happier you are, the more productive you’ll be.

Limit social media use

Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube etc. They're all so tempting to look at and

can be very distracting. Like emails, you should only check your

profiles at certain times during the day and limit how long you spend

using them. Make sure you don't leave any social media sites open on

your desktop, they'll just keep interrupting your work flow.

Keep phone calls short

Chatting on the phone to friends or family can consume a lot of time.

Try and limit each phone call by explaining to the other person that

you're "on deadline" and can't talk for long – obviously, you won't be

able to do this some times. In that case, make the conversation ‘to

the point’ and let it not take too much time.

Schedule email checking

Emails are a productivity killer. It's a fact. And it's all too easy to keep

checking for new messages every five minutes. But doing so can

mean you spend all day writing emails, instead of focusing on your

work. Force yourself to check emails at certain times throughout the

day.

Get outside

A good dose of fresh air and daylight, away from the unnatural

environment of an office, is good for the soul.

Experts suggest that being outside brings all sorts of health benefits

and that a bit of daily daylight is a stress buster, helping you to stay

on track when you're back at your desk.

Sleep well

Get some decent shut-eye every night.

An adult should sleep around seven to nine hours

If you're always having late nights, you'll regret it the next day because you

won't feel rested or rejuvenated and ready to handle what's thrown your way.

A good night's sleep will reflect in how productive you feel the next day, so

ensure you make sleep a priority.

Exercise daily

To keep stress levels at bay, get out and exercise every day.

Even if it's just half an hour of walking on your lunch break. Exercise

will help clear your mind and keep you focused. You may think that

being chained to your desk will mean that you get more things

done, but it actually works against you.

Eat breakfast

Start each day with a healthy breakfast

If you have an unhealthy breakfast or skip on eating anything at all, it

will just leave you feeling tired, agitated and distracted.

ThanksFor the Stay…

Rajesh Balakrishnan

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