10 Surefire Ways To Be More Productive And Get Things Done

Being productive is not as challenging as it may seem sometimes.  There are days that it truly feels like a challenge.

For those days, I am sharing some tips to help you stay motivated and get your job or day to day affairs done in an easy and organized way.

How To Be More Productive

Start Your Day On A Positive Note

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."

- Marcus Aurelius

Start your day by thanking for all thee good things in your life. Appreciating the blessings and feeling grateful for them is positive and one of the best practice to start your day. It gives you a sense of fulfillment to approach your day on a optimistic note.

Make Reading Books Your Priority

" Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary "

 - Jim Rohn

The one thing that I can highly recommend is to read and read more books. There is nothing like reading to fuel your personal and professional growth.

Books inspire you, help you to find direction in life, provide you an insight to solve problems and unleash your potential.

Reading biographies of highly accomplished people, personal development books can open your mind to new opportunities that you don't even know that they exist and you can unlock them.

Cut Down Your Goals Into Smaller and Realistic Target's

Goals give you a target to aim at. They give you direction. Just having goals is not enough. Most people set goals in life, but hardly succeed to achieve them. Because their goals are not well defined.

You need to be smart enough in setting the goals that are realistic,  specific measurable and attainable. You must know what you want, what resources you have at your disposal to accomplish them, how to break them into smaller tasks and how to evaluate them.

Stop Making Excuses And Start Working On Your Goals

In life either we have excuses or results. If you want to grow, you will have to work hard for it, step out of your comfort zone and take practical steps. You have to fight with your laziness,  obstacles, uncertainty, challenges and make it happen.

Goals would be so much exciting and worth pursuing if you go after them with resolve and dedication. You will realize that you can achieve anything you want as long as you are willing to work for it.

Use Your Time Wisely

Time is the most precious thing. Time management can be a powerful tool to get things done in a more efficient way.

Every minute of your day work matters. Stop wasting time on unnecessary things that don't matter and invest your time on things that would bring value. Allocate specific time for each task and try to make the most of it.

Time is the most valuable asset, so invest it wisely.

Focus 100 % And Avoid Distractions

"What we choose to focus on and what we choose to ignore _ plays in defining the quality of your life"

- Cal Newport

Without focus, there is no productive work.  It's time to eliminate the distractions that are holding you back from performing your best. Switch off your mobile, turn off your TV, stop saying yes to everything that wastes steal your valuable time.

When your mind is cleared of distractions, it allows you to focus deeply, make better choices and to act more confidently.

Don't Focus On Mistakes But learn From Them

Another good way to accomplish more is not to worry about mistakes. Mistakes are an inevitable part of work-life, something you can't avoid. 

The only mistake that we make is to focus and worry so much about them. So, don't do this and instead take a moment to reflect on what you have learned.

Out of every mistake, there is a lesson to learn that stays with you for longer than the mistake. Learn the lesson and move forward.

Stop Multitasking

"Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard."

Caterina Fake

Do you know multitasking is the biggest enemy to quality work. According to research by Sussex University multitasking lower your brain density and damage your brain to not function properly.

By trying to do everything we only overwhelm ourselves and won't have the time and energy to focus on what actually matters. Deep work is all about  focussing on one task at a time.

Don't Hesitate To Ask For Help

Don't shy it away from asking others for help, when you need it. Sometimes it is good to get a helping hand in challenging situations to avoid stress.

Seek advice and opinions of others in helpless situations. It would be highly valuable for your productivity. 

 Be open to learning from others. It's through the learning process that we grow and expand.

Enjoy Your Breaks

Don't forget to take breaks. Your brain needs some rest time to get back in work mode. During the break take a stroll, stretch your body, drink juice to stay hydrated, or simply spend some time outdoors to get fresh air.

During breaks don't do anything related to your work. By spending some time away from your work will refresh you and charge your battery to get back to work in a more solid way.

All in all, being productive or not depends on your choices. Every choice you make has a huge impact on how much you accomplish.

So start doing what  you have to do Now. Don't waste your time thinking about it doing it later!

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