4 tips for being more productive
Productive can mean different things to different people and organizations. There could be different types of being productive like personal productivity or team productivity. Productive means that getting more done efficiently and less time-consuming.
There could be many tips to improve our productivity, but today I would mention 4 tips that completely help me to be more productive and get most of my jobs done. As it helped me, I hope it will somehow help you to archive more and get more done. Here are the following tips:
Increase the uninterrupted working hours
To work efficiently and get more done, I believe we all need long uninterrupted hours of working. It will help you to focus on the things that most matter to you and also things on your top priority list.
My boss once said: Print a piece of paper saying things like I am working, stop giving me a fuck”.
Process similar tasks at the same time
Do not try too many different things at the same time. Group similar tasks like answering the phone call, responding to the email, or face-to-face communication. They can be completed at the same time. For example:
- Answering the phone call while responding to the e-mail
- Talk to someone while you are on a phone call or you are replying to an email
Keep your working space clean
Well, it should be rule number one of being more productive. You can follow the 5S rule in Japan. Read more detail here: https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/japanese-principle-declutter-desk-keep-organized.
A clean working area can boost your productivity, avoid stress out, and many more.
Have fun at work
Having fun at work is essential to employee motivation, creativity, and team-building. It can and should be part of every workday. From https://snacknation.com/blog/have-fun-at-work/ they explain the benefit of having fun at work below:
The benefits of having fun at work are, as the research shows, higher engagement, motivation, and camaraderie and also bolstered company cultures and bottom lines.
- Increased participation, employee engagement, and even retention
- Elevated motivation to take charge. (Yes, fun activities carry some surprising perks.)
- Solidified company culture
- Skyrocketing camaraderie (Socializing in a fun work environment helps employees feel connected to multiple teams instead of just a team.)
- A healthier bottom line
