It's great when each workday ends with a satisfied exhale, knowing that you have accomplished everything you wanted to do in the day. It is even better when the scheduled tasks are completed efficiently. Make your work more productive with these tips.
Instructions
Step 1
Halve your to-do list. Achieving a goal during your workday doesn't mean getting as much done as possible in a standard eight hours. Stick to the "less is better" principle, focusing only on completing the main tasks.
Step 2
Follow the 20/80 Rule (Pareto Principle). Only 20 percent of what you do every day gives 80 percent of your results. Eliminate things that don't matter during your workday - they have minimal productivity impact. For example, divide the execution of a large project into its component parts and systematically remove unnecessary tasks until you have 20 percent of the necessary tasks, the completion of which will give 80 percent of the results.
Step 3
Do your hardest tasks before lunch. The most difficult work is easier to do with a fresh mind. If you have any busy work or appointments, save them throughout the day.
Step 4
Very often, workflows are discussed via email. If your mail chain contains more than two replies, it's time to pick up the phone.
Step 5
Plan your day. Email and social media are productivity killers. Check your email once a day, if this is not the main point in your work. Build a system or you won't have time to accomplish more important goals throughout the day.
Step 6
Stop multitasking. There is no point in trying to do 10 things at once! You can achieve your goal much more effectively by focusing on one task at a time. Truly productive people aren't focused on doing more things, they are actually the opposite of productivity.
Step 7
Don't overwork yourself. It is believed that a person can work productively 6 hours a day. After that, the efficiency of work decreases many times over.
Step 8
Don't confuse poor performance with laziness. Many factors can reduce productivity - meetings, communication with employees, and other factors that force you to postpone real work. Focus on completing the tasks that matter most and get them done as efficiently as possible.
By following these recommendations, based on the experience of many successful people who have achieved high productivity, you can create a new and more efficient way to manage your time!
