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time. And if you’re waiting for a response to it takes 66 days to build a habit.
a message, you might have more difficulty
concentrating. 11. Enhance your communication skills
Strong communication skills go a long way,
Turning off notifications to apps that aren’t whether you’re an independent contractor,
work-related increases your productivity. Most an entrepreneur, or a CEO. Improving your
smartphones have Do Not Disturb functions communication skills won’t just benefit you,
that limit notifications or DownTime, which either.
keeps you off social media or unproductive
apps during selected hours. A coworker or boss who can communicate
effectively saves everyone time, including
8. Enjoy the outdoors their own. You pay more attention to clear and
When you find yourself at a standstill with concise communication, which also helps your
work, it’s helpful to have a change of scenery. decision-making abilities.
You can’t do your most important work if you Start by actively listening to people and
feel trapped inside. Getting outside for some sticking to one topic at a time. When sending
exercise relieves stress, calms you, and emails or instant messages, keep your
centers your focus. If you have extra time over
your lunch break, try walking to the nearest information short and to the point. With less
park and breathing fresh air. Your mental well- time spent answering or asking questions,
being will thank you. you’ll accomplish more.
12. Keep your to-do list manageable
9. Adjust your attitude
We all have bad days. Focusing too much Adding an unrealistic amount of daily tasks
on the negative aspects of work can distract to your to-do list can lead to disappointment
you from being productive. It’s important to when they go unfinished. Keeping your list
pick yourself up and remind yourself what short makes it more manageable and more
you’re here to accomplish. Thinking about the useful.
positives in your day-to-day life can give you Try to prioritize no more than five tasks that
a better attitude when working. What are you you need to complete. Anything after that
grateful for today? is a bonus. This way, you’ll finish your day
satisfied that you’ve finished all your important
10. Make a routine and stick to it tasks. Plus, making your to-do list more
Getting into a good groove of working each manageable allows you to slow down and be
day is easier if your day starts smoothly. If more purposeful with your work. You won’t
your morning routine begins with making need to take shortcuts or rush to accomplish
your bed and washing your face, you’re still an impossible list.
preparing for a day of smart working.
It also helps to plan your work several days
Create a list of things you want to get done in advance. At the beginning of each week,
the next day each night, and organize it by look at what’s coming up and make a plan.
morning, afternoon, and evening. On average, Schedule important tasks that require more
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