Have you ever felt unsatisfied after a workday, feeling like you could’ve done more? Sometimes it feels like you have done nothing significant in your day. We often get confused about productivity, and we don’t always understand why we give a lot but we don’t see the results. If you ever asked yourself what you should do to be more productive, then you are in the right place. Here is a list of Ultimate Productivity Hacks Nobody Talks About:
1. Stop multitasking.
Some people believe doing everything at once will save them time. Unfortunately, that is not the case. According to Bergman, P., one of the authors of an infographic, ‘The Truth About Multitasking in Customer Service,’ your productivity rate can drop by 40% if you multitask.
It would be best if you learned how to deal with distractions and interruptions. This can be done by working at a steady pace and focusing on your current goal at hand, as well as setting yourself realistic goals. Taking on too much at once causes unnecessary stress.
“Don’t multitask. Work on one task at a time. Multitasking is a myth, and trying to do it only splits your focus.” – A quote by Lifehack.
2. Remember to take breaks.
Taking breaks is just as important as any other productivity hack. Working non-stop can lead to mental and physical fatigue. At Job Duck, we always perform to the best of our abilities with consistency because we take the necessary pauses in our workday.
In one of our previous articles, 5 Tips To Avoid Burnout While Working Remotely, we stated: The reality is that our mind and body need breaks to maintain productivity. To achieve this balance and for our productivity to not diminish, if necessary, we must set alarms to take breaks during the working day. This way, we clear our minds during moments and take time to separate our eyes from the screen.
Taking a break provides the opportunity for a mental reset. This will improve your focus and your concentration levels. You will not only have more energy but a lot more motivation to strive in your work!
3. Write down your Most Important Tasks of the day (MITs)
Writing your MITs should be the first thing to do when you arrive at your workplace, you can even do it the previous night. Annotating two or three ‘MITs’ will help you focus on completing these tasks during your most productive hours.
“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” – inventor Alexander Graham Bell.
Getting through your ‘MITs’ sets the tone for the rest of your day. It’s better to know what to prepare for rather than jumping into a pile of work at once.
4. Build a strong relationship with your team.
Here at Job Duck, we believe that forming relationships are essential for every aspect of our lives. That’s why it is crucial to develop social skills such as teamwork, conflict resolution, and communication.
Once we start working, our colleagues become part of our everyday life, and having a solid bond with them can make the difference between loving your job or dreading it. If you don’t enjoy your job, you won’t be as productive as you can be.
Click HERE to read about five ways to build a strong relationship with your team.
5. Attention to detail.
One way to define attention to detail is to process the information with effectiveness and consistency. Having this skill is one of the best ways to avoid making mistakes.
Think about it: After finishing a project, do you check for errors? Have you been assigned a job that requires you to be thorough? When you have to process many details, is your work free of mistakes?
If your answer to these questions is no, your attention to detail has a great area of opportunity. Click HERE if you want to know more about how to improve your attention to detail.
6. Put distractions aside.
Some people can’t work for ten minutes without checking their notifications on their phones.
Unfortunately, doing this alters your ability to focus for even a short amount of time. Sometimes we don’t realize how much time we waste on things that could wait for after work.
You should starve your distractions and feed your focus! Start by putting your phone away, if it so happens that you need to work from it, block distracting apps or websites when doing your daily tasks. Believe us, you will see a significant difference in your productivity!
7. Create a dedicated workspace.
The perfect home office depends on your personal needs and likes. However, there should be a balance between comfort and work.
Working from home doesn’t mean that you should sit in front of the television or lie on the bed with your laptop next to you.
Set a space apart where you know this is a workspace and nothing else. It puts you into a work-related mindset and helps you a lot to get things done! Click HERE if you want ten tips on how to set up the perfect home office!
8. Switch off after work.
In Buffer’s 2019’s state of remote work report, 22% of remote workers felt that switching off after working is the hardest part.
It is a crucial element in being more productive and comes back to our previous tip on taking more breaks. Not switching off after work creates a ripple effect that alters your effectiveness in the long run. Take time to relax; as the old saying goes, “work hard, play hard!”
Thank you for reading this article. Did you find our ultimate productivity hacks nobody talks about helpful? Let us know in the comments. Don’t forget to share the blog entry, and if you want to learn more about productivity, please click HERE for further guidance.
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