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For most people, work is a daily part of life; it becomes
too normal to the point that it is demotivating. So how will you make your
workplace a great environment? Moreover, how will you maximize your
productivity?
Despite the length of your stay in your current job, there's
still a desire to get more things done as the feeling of accomplishment is
always satisfying. Luckily, there are several do's and don'ts that you can to
increase your productivity.
Do's
1. Arrive Early
Getting up early and going to work before everyone else save
time. Instead of dealing with traffic, travel earlier to avoid rush hours. This
will save you from feeling frustrated and at the same time, giving you adequate
time to accomplish your most important tasks right away.
2. Plan Ahead Of Time
Spend at least 15 minutes every night writing down the
important tasks you need to achieve at work. Highlight the most important ones
to ensure that it will be prioritized. This way, you can push yourself to move
forward. This also helps you avoid forgetting any vital job that needs to be
done.
3. Take A Break And Leave The Office
Make it a habit to step out of your workplace every lunch
time. You may also take quick breaks and walk outside to clear your mind. This
way, you can reduce the level of your stress and refresh your head.
4. Diminish Distractions
Unfortunately, there are so many distractions nowadays. When
you use computer or laptop for work, there's a huge temptation of checking your
social media accounts. The same thing with your mobile phones as it contains
games and other apps. To resolve this, be sure to stay committed to your work.
Resist temptations and consume your working hours wisely.
Don'ts
1. Ignore Deadlines
You may think deadlines as a number one source of stress but
sometimes, such stress can help you focus on your job. As you consistently
watch the clock and remind yourself to finish the job, you are giving yourself
a huge favor. You may even be surprised that you've accomplished more than what
you've expected.
2. Focus On Perfection
For sure, everybody wants to produce a perfect job; however,
there's no such thing as perfect. Therefore, instead of burning yourself out
and chasing perfection, move on and give out your best instead. After all,
completing a task is more important than achieving nothing at all.
3. Forget Exercise
While it's ideal to put your entire attention to work alone,
taking quick exercise activities can actually help clear your head up. Take a
walk or perform exercise suitable for a working environment; this will not only
make you fit and healthy but also, it will bring your focus back.
4. Work More Than 90 Minutes
Of course, you want to finish as many tasks as possible
within the day. However, working straight for long hours will only exhaust your
mind and body. Instead of pushing yourself too hard, work in intervals of 90
minutes or less. A study of elite performers (musicians, athletes, chess
players, etc.) at the Florida State University suggested that those who work
less than 90 minutes are more productive.

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