1. WAKE UP EARLY
Waking up early gives you an opportunity to get more things done and to earn more in the process. As mornings are typically the time of the day when your brain is most focus and alert, you will be more productive. Not to mention, there are fewer distractions in the early hours of the day anyway. You can really achieve more things smoothly.
2. ANSWER EMAILS SWIFTLY
One of the most useful tools invented in the last 4 decades was the electronic mail or email, for short. It can also give way to procrastination despite its efficacy. You see, the Psychological pay-off of checking emails is seemingly the same as gambling. It is addictive because the behavior is reinforced. This is why you must answer your emails at defined and discrete times throughout the day.
Stretch your productivity even more by learning the keyboard shortcuts to Gmail, such as Ctrl + Enter or ⌘ + Enter to send a message.
Screen-grabbed from support.google.com/mail/answer/8260
And if you want to insert a link to your text, type Ctrl + k or ⌘ + k.
3. TAKE BREAKS
Much like a computer, your brain needs resetting, refreshing, and de-fragmenting of data in order for the information and memory to work smoothly. And if you are able to organize your memory and thoughts properly, you will receive and digest new information easily. Furthermore, you can even solve the problems you had pending.
So break up your day into timed chunks with at least 5-20 minutes break to refresh the processes of your brain.
4. LEARN TO SAY “NO”
Every time you agree to help out a fellow employee at work, you are increasing your personal workload and inhibiting your ability to quickly tackle tasks assigned to you. It is hard to refuse to friendly requests from colleagues especially if you are the type of person who loves lending a hand. However, if you want to jumpstart your productivity, it is important to learn to say “NO”.
According to a study by Vanessa Patrick and Henrik Hagtvedt, putting the words “I do not” into your workplace vocabulary can do the trick. Rather than telling your colleagues that you cannot help them out, they will respond better if you tell them that you do not have the time to do so.
5. STICK TO A SCHEDULE
It is a no brainer! If you want to get things done quickly, you must stick to a fixed schedule with the conscious thought of having limited time. Allow your schedule to guide you until it becomes a routine. Once the routinely operations become automatic, you will be able to do the tasks faster and better!
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