5 Productivity-Boosting Habits To Start

October 22nd, 2015

As human beings, it is normal to experience good days and bad days when referencing our professional occupations. Sometimes, we’re ready to tackle the day and get work done; others, it’s hard to stay motivated. To get out of the dud, here are five easy breezy workable methods.

Avoid Social Networking Distractions

This is an easy suggestion, but it can get tricky. Keep in touch with friends, but do not let jibber-jabber interfere with work. If it does, refrain from going online or make a point to connect later. Facebook, as well as other social media outlets, is a wonderful medium to keep in touch, but it’s best to stay offline during work hours.

Manage Time

To be productive, you need to be efficient. If you are a person who often finds themselves delayed for a meeting, set your alarm an hour ahead of time to ensure you make it in time for the meeting. This not only improves your ability to make a presentation but also gives you the brownie points that are essential in today’s cutthroat world. Punctuality is important.

Avoid Office Politics 

Stay away from office politics because it reduces efficiency. This is easy to say that is a given especially if you are in the middle of it. However, instead of going down the petty politics path, avoid colleagues who do not create a positive environment and get on with your work. The only way to get into the right frame and do the job right is to plan, reason and implement.

Team Spirit 

Being a leader has its advantages, but if you do have bad habits it can take your eye away from the ball. Delegate work to the right people, and ensure that you kick that butt right away and prioritize with counterproductive measures and assignment of tasks.

Appreciate and Motivate

Everyone wants to feel appreciated, and boosting staff morale encourages him or her to up the ante. Think about this, if you can scold someone for doing a bad job, you can just as easily reward them for a job well done.

To achieve the impossible, start with the problem areas that get you down and figure out how you can work around them. The question about why there is a problem should be ironed out to achieve the best results. To be productive, a good place to start is by removing your ego; only then can you pay attention to your team’s wants and needs to boost productivity all around.