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I know why you are here. 

You feel frustrated that you’re not as productive as you would like to be. You look at people who accomplish goals and succeed in achieving their goals and wonder how they do it. 

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Well, the first thing to bear in mind about productivity is that it is a sum of good habits. And to get into this mind frame, you have to let go of the idea that you can become productive overnight.

Since it took some time to form the bad habits that now contribute to your lack of productivity, it will take a while to break these habits and start living a productive life. Therefore, it is best to be patient and kind to yourself

Here are 4 tips to increase productivity and become highly efficient. 

Prioritise Most Important Tasks

It is not enough to have a to-do list that you check after completing tasks. You also have to have an idea of which tasks should come first on the to-do list.

When you start with tasks that are more important to your mission and goals, you feel a greater sense of accomplishment. This also prevents you from procrastinating since you may be tackling the more demanding tasks first.

Avoid Multitasking 

It is easy to fall into the trap of switching from task to task when you are trying to be productive. However, this makes you more tired and less productive in the long run because it consumes more brain energy.

Moreover, switching from task to task reduces your chances of completing any given task.

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You can avoid multitasking by removing everything from your desk except the things that are related to the task you’re supposed to do.

Stay Accountable 

One of the ways to stay productive is to find an accountability partner. Because you can’t rely on motivation alone, a great way to push yourself is to have someone check to see if you are putting in the work. This can be a manager or a colleague. Whoever you choose, ensure the person is concerned enough to express disapproval when you have not achieved your goal and commend you when you have.

Give Yourself A Compass To Follow 

Sometimes we find it hard getting to work not because we lack the willpower or motivation but because we don’t know where to begin. This is where to-do lists come in. They give you a sense of direction on which tasks to handle first when done right. 

When you start your day, make a list of all the goals you want to accomplish that day along with the time it would take to accomplish these goals. Be realistic about this list and fill in about two or three tasks you know you’ll be able to finish in a day. 

Takeaway 

There’s no shortcut to being productive. It just boils down to following strategies that help you beat procrastination and make it easier to stay on track. 

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This article was first published on 6th April 2022

samuelokoruwa

My name is Samuel Okoruwa. I am an ardent researcher, reading is life and writing is fun.

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