Do you feel like you are drowning in a sea of ‘to do lists’ with your stress levels reaching boiling point?
If so, the effect is likely to result in dwindled motivation, which can have a knock on effect to your productivity.
Productivity in general is something that we all strive for. It gives us a sense of purpose and helps us achieve our goals. Productivity usually starts to slip away when you become demotivated, loose track of what it is you are actually there to do or when your stress levels begin to rise. To increase your productivity it is therefore important to revisit the original goals that you set yourself then prioritise your workload so you can start working to your full potential again which in turn will reignite your sense of purpose.
Here are some tips that should help you get back on track;
- Prioritising is key: It does take time but prioritising your workload will help you work more efficiently in the long run. Your mind is freshest in the morning so complete the larger more daunting tasks first thing to ensure they are done. Then look at the rest of your projects for the day and try to analyse which are most important and allocate a realistic time frame to complete each task.
- Avoid a multi-tasking meltdown: Many of us think that ‘multi-tasking’ saves us times and that we have perfected this ‘skill’ down to a T. Well the truth is, no-one can multi-task! Multi-taking simply means your focus is split between multiple jobs, which will only affect your productivity in the long run. You’re more likely to forget things or make errors when trying to tackle too many jobs at once. This is where point one comes back into play. By prioritising and concentrating on one job at a time the end result will be one that you are proud of as you will produce quality work.
- Take a break: The human brain can only focus for a certain amount of time before it shuts down. Overloading it with too much information in a short space of time will cause your concentration levels to drop, which will affect your productivity. It is therefore important to schedule short, regular breaks into your day to recharge your mind. You only need to take two minutes out, but by doing so you will come back with a fresh perspective which will enable you to complete your jobs to the best of your ability.
