50 Productivity Tips (Infograph)

First, when trying to be productive, it is important to be focused. There are a number of practices you can employ to sharpen your focus. Consider physical activity like meditating or taking a walk. You can also try silencing your cell phone, tidying your desk, sitting by a window, changing up your work environment, blackout background tab/communication on your computer; mute your Gmail with Inbox Pause. And, of course it’s important for you to take care of yourself. Eating healthy, getting enough sleep, taking regular breaks, and spending time enjoying life all will help you become a more focused person. Next, you should focus on saving time whenever possible. First, be mindful of your time. Track where it is that your time goes, write it all down, and be sure to create a list of things you want to STOP doing. You should also be sure to properly prioritize your tasks. Sort your tasks by “Must, Should, and Want” every day, and stick to that list. Write your most important tasks on sticky-notes and put them where you’ll see them, and be sure to do your most important tasks before any others. Finally, you have to be motivated. Break big tasks down into smaller, more digestible pieces so it is easier to motivate yourself to reach completion. Keep a “Done” list, so you can see what you already have accomplished and keep a positive attitude. Always smiling will help you keep that positive attitude too! It’s a good idea to reward yourself when you finish something, that way you’ll be more motivated to complete the task quickly. Eat some chocolate once that paper is written!