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5 Simple Ways to Be More Productive Every Day

Tip one: Prepare the night before and you can do it with your Smart Life Planner. Usually, my Planner is the last thing I look at nights and the first thing I look at in the mornings. You can spend a few minutes each night organizing your to–do list for tomorrow. As a blogger, I could outline the topic I’m going to write the next day and and develop a short list of the most important items for me to accomplish. It could take 10 minutes that night and save 3 hours the next day.

Tip two: Develop a ‘routine’ to start your day.

My morning routine starts by drinking a glass of water preferably lemon flavored water and then with ten minutes of meditation. Similarly, you should have a sequence that starts your morning ritual. This tiny routine signals to your brain that it’s time to get into work mode or exercise mode or whatever mode you need to be in to accomplish your task. Additionally, a routine helps you overcome a lack of motivation and get things done even when you don’t feel like it.

Tip three: Manage your energy, not your time.

If you take a moment to think about it, you’ll probably realize that you are better at doing certain tasks at certain times. What type of energy do you have in the morning? Afternoon? Evening? My energy level in the morning is amazing! I get to work very early in the mornings and I do the most important things on my to-do list before my colleagues get in so I am not distracted. Determine what tasks each energy level and time of day are best suited for.

Tip 4: Turn your phone off and leave it in another room.

When you need to deliver and you have deadlines, do the following: turn your phone off or put it on silence and leave it in another room or inside a drawer. Just put it somewhere that is out of sight. This reduces the urge to check text messages, Facebook, Twitter, and so on. This simple strategy eliminates the likelihood of slipping into half–work where you waste time dividing your attention among meaningless tasks.

Tip 5: Work in a comfortable environment.

For instance, room temperature or the type of chair you sit on can affect productivity. Comfortable room temperature can help focus your mind and body. A good chair that allows you to sit up straight, breathe easier and more fully will help your brain get more oxygen and you’ll be able to concentrate better and spend longer time at work.

Cheers!