Productivity is a word that comes up regularly. Knowing how to manage your working time when you are a freelance, but also when you are an employee, is essential to move forward on projects and to experience a feeling of satisfaction at the end of a working day. Productivity also makes it possible to manage the distribution of tasks well when you find yourself having to deal with several missions at the same time over a limited period of time.
To be able to work smart and stay productive, attitude is key, but there are also some tips and tricks that will help you achieve your goals and be as efficient as possible at work.
Have a Good Working Environment
The organization is a key part of productivity. To stay organized, the first thing you need to do is keep a clear and clean workspace, both on your physical desk and on your computer. The goal is to be able to find what you need quickly and not to get lost in long searches that would interfere with your concentration.
Productivity is also about comfort. If you work from home, choose the right office equipment and furniture: a comfortable chair, an ergonomic mouse, a large screen, and a stand to keep it at eye level. Finally, invest in lighting that won’t affect your vision.
Apply The “GTD” Method
Get Things Done is an expression that gave its name to a method of productivity. The goal is to prioritize tasks by focusing on the most important.
To apply the method, first, write down all the things you need to do and then ask yourself if you can start one immediately. If so, schedule a start time and end time for the task to complete it within the allotted time. If you cannot start it immediately, postpone it. A calendar is essential for planning long projects.
Read Regularly
This advice is not related to the performance of tasks but will allow you to work on your deep concentration. Indeed, at the time of regular notifications and the consumption of short content, our mental energy tends to decrease.
To improve your deep concentration, reading is a very good exercise that will also allow you to store knowledge. You can take the opportunity to train yourself by reading books related to your field of activity or develop your general knowledge.
To Take Notes
When doing your watch, don’t hesitate to bring a notebook and take notes. This will allow you to better retain information but also to sort out those that seem essential to you and those that are less important.
You can replace the notebook with a note-taking app, but keep in mind that you’ll remember the information better if you write it down by hand.
Analyze Wasted Time
At the end of the week, take a few minutes to take stock of when you wasted time and why. The goal is to analyze your mistakes to avoid reproducing them. These wasted time can be linked to loss of concentration due to time-consuming distractions on the internet (AnimeSprout) or exchanges with your customers. For each situation, try to find a method to resolve these issues and keep them as little as possible.
Take Breaks
The last piece of advice we can give you is to remember to take breaks every now and then and get up from your chair to avoid numbness. Go get yourself a glass of water, pour yourself a coffee, watch on Kissanime or walk outside to get some fresh air. Leaving your screen is important to rest your eyes. You can also do a few minutes of stretching to relax your muscles.
All of these tips are small actions that can effectively change your daily life and thus make you more productive.