Productivity can have its lows and its highs, but when it drops down too low, it can become a serious problem that many people can’t back out of. It is very important to find the solution to this kind of issue and here is the reason why.
Work can be both a gift and a curse sometimes. One day you are hyped to get to your office as fast as possible and other days you don’t even want to get out of bed. You want to socialize with your coworkers, but you also want to spend some quality time at home alone or with your family. And sometimes there is no legitimate reason why a person doesn’t want to work and that’s completely fine. We are humans, we make mistakes, we want to be lazy sometimes, we want to eat more than we should, to drink more than we should, etc.
You must accept these human characteristics as normal. They do not make you a bad person. You do not have to beat yourself over because you have had a less productive day than usual, it happens to the best too. Even the smartest scientists in the world just want to stay home, eat pizza, and drink beer.
However, you mustn’t let these characteristics of temporary laziness overwhelm you. You still have to control what you do, what you eat, how much you work out, etc.
Getting back that level of productivity that you used to have in the past is not easy. Fortunately, this article will help you with exactly that. I will try to show you the best tricks that will improve your productivity as fast as possible.
Minimal distractions
img source: pexels.com
One of the worst enemies of productivity is distractions. This enemy can easily pull your attention away in a matter of seconds without you even noticing.
For example, I sit down at my desk, turn on my computer to prepare myself for work, and 10 seconds later I’m somehow browsing social media platforms on my phone. These moments feel like they have been done automatically and without you being aware. And that is actually true. Most distractions happen while you are not focused enough on the task in front of you.
The best way to deal with this is to simply remove the possibility of any kind of distraction. The first and most obvious thing you will need to do is turn off the Internet. Of course, this applies only to those that do not need the Internet for work. Assuming that you do need the Internet for your task then I would recommend blocking social media and entertainment websites while trying to be productive. Once you’re finally done, you can unblock the websites and have your daily dose of entertainment.
Use charts, notes, and other reminders
Img source: pexels.com
Another very effective way of improving your productivity is by constantly reminding yourself about all of your future projects, tasks, or obligations. By doing this you help yourself understand the importance of the things you’re doing. It would also be helpful if you add deadlines to all of your tasks. This kind of reminder that you need to finish what you have started will definitely push you to be a lot more productive.
Fortunately, with today’s technology, you can make all kinds of notes on your phone, set reminders, or create charts that will map out the importance of every task and so on. There are basically hundreds of different solutions that you can find on your computer right now and there are even hundreds of other solutions that you can find online. According to many experts one on which is mindomo.com, by using notes, creating mind maps, and building charts people can handle complicated projects much better than usual.
Take a break
Img source: businessinsider.com
Sometimes the work that we have to do can be very difficult, tiring and many times unsolvable. It seems like whichever angle you decide to take to tackle this problem that you are faced with is wrong. This is something that happens to all of us. If you ever find yourself in this kind of situation, I believe that the best thing to do is to just take a break. A short break will allow you to replenish some of the energy you have lost, to boost your concentration and dedication which will definitely help with tackling the problem.
In fact, many studies have shown that taking regular breaks will lead to a much more consistent productivity level then working six, seven, or even eight hours straight.
Eat well
For a person to be productive they require a lot of energy throughout the day. The best and only way to get energy is through food. So, if you went to the office hungry and you’re wondering why you can’t finish any of the work that you have been given, your hunger is most probably the culprit. When you are hungry, you’re running low on fumes and spending your energy reserves. This is not only unhealthy, but it will also worsen your productivity levels.
Don’t try to multitask
Img source: fortune.com
Many people believe that taking up multiple tasks at the same time will lead to better productivity. This is completely wrong and will always cause you to be less productive. Instead of focusing all of your energy and brainpower directly into one task, you are spreading it towards multiple tasks. The time needed to handle multiple tasks at the same thing will be much greater when compared to handling one task at a time. This is never a smart idea, so refrain from multitasking and I would suggest that you only focus on one thing at a time.
Create a more comfortable atmosphere
One of the leading reasons why many companies suffer from low productivity levels is because their offices are ill-equipped. Bad lighting, grayscale colors, no plants, or any kind of flowers and no natural sunlight leads to a bad atmosphere which ultimately leads to lower productivity levels. So, try to liven up your office a little bit and maybe that will make you feel a bit more productive.
By doing any of these six tricks you will surely boost your productivity levels instantly.
