{"id":2434,"date":"2011-02-20T19:25:27","date_gmt":"2011-02-21T02:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/robertfagan.com\/?p=2434"},"modified":"2017-01-13T13:52:14","modified_gmt":"2017-01-13T20:52:14","slug":"ten-simple-ways-to-increase-your-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/coaching\/2434\/ten-simple-ways-to-increase-your-productivity","title":{"rendered":"Ten Simple Ways to INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\"\"<\/a>If you are less than satisfied with your daily accomplishments, follow these tips to make the most of your time.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wake up early.<\/strong> Whether you are a \u201cmorning person\u201d or not, you will find getting up earlier is a great way to start the day.\u00a0 If an hour is too much for you, take baby steps.\u00a0 Maybe getting up just ten or fifteen minutes earlier is a good start, and every two weeks you get up fifteen more minutes earlier.\u00a0 Pretty soon you will be there.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prioritize your tasks.<\/strong> Be clear about what you want to achieve each day.\u00a0 If you are too \u201cfuzzy\u201d to think about that clearly in the morning, jot down the night before what you want to accomplish.\u00a0 Tackle the most important task first and stay with it until finished.\u00a0 If you get sidetracked, don\u2019t become flustered, but just resume your task when you can.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create a bright, organized workplace free of clutter.<\/strong> Having all your tools handy where you can find them, along with an ergonomically comfortable chair goes a long way to not only maintain productivity, but also to reduce stress.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Set boundaries and learn to say \u201cNo.\u201d<\/strong> Let others in your workplace, household, or circle of friends know when you are working and don\u2019t want to be bothered.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Turn off the distractions.<\/strong> This can mean phone calls, text messages, the Internet, radio, and television.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor your progress.<\/strong> .\u00a0 And take time each week to chart and track your accomplishments so as to see how you are doing against your plan.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Celebrate your accomplishments. <\/strong>In whatever way you want, have little celebrations for your accomplishments and it\u2019s okay to include a memento or two around your space to remind yourself of them.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Get away from your usual workstation.<\/strong> Nowadays with laptops and other mobile devices, visit the library, coffee shop, or anywhere else you can enjoy a change of scenery in a productive environment.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exercise and schedule fun both by yourself and with others.<\/strong> Productivity is about the quality of output, not the number of hours worked.\u00a0 Changes of scenery and exposure such as reading, listening to music, exercise, games and sports , and other people all provide unexpected portals to new ideas and thoughts to add richness and productivity to your life.\u00a0 And exercise is so very vital to maintaining your energy and productivity.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eat and sleep well.<\/strong> Energy is the key to productivity and if your body is running short on it, you can\u2019t expect to be productive for any extended period of time.<\/p>\n

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