Cut the fat.
You have just received an important project. Of course, your mind is racing with a million different thoughts on where to start and what you'll need to get the job done on time. As a result, you start to create a to-do list that is massively large.
The problem with these uncontrollable to-do lists is that they are overwhelming and keep you from being productive. This is because you are multitasking and direct your energy towards unimportant tasks and activities.
Instead, keep your bins light and medium by focusing only on your 3-5 most urgent, important, and difficult tasks of the day, which is your Most Important Task (MIT). Focus on one task at a time before moving on to less critical tasks. When you do, you'll feel more productive and less anxious.
Measure your results, not your time.
When it comes to productivity, we often focus on how long it takes to complete something; unlike what we actually accomplished in one day. For example, you just spent four hours writing a 1000 word blog post. You might be a little disappointed as it took up a big chunk of your day.
But what if you focus on the smaller parts of the blog post? For example, you divide it into five sections of 200 words, format it correctly, add titles, check to spell, and add pictures. You suddenly realize that you have accomplished a lot in that time.
Communicate, communicate, communicate.
Whether you are a self-employed person, entrepreneur or employee, there will be times when you need to work with others. Therefore, you need to strengthen your communication and collaboration skills. When you do, you'll eliminate unnecessary rework and wasted time clearing up misunderstandings and misunderstandings.
You can start by improving your active listening skills and staying focused on the topic when communicating. For example, when writing an email, keep it short and to the point. Don't put too much information in the message as this will only confuse the recipient.
Do more of the work you love.
Not everyone has the privilege of doing what you love in life. Even if you chase your dreams and follow your passions, there will always be tasks you don't like to do. Either way, focus more on the job you love. really do. For example, if you are a chef, you obviously like to cook. Instead of spending your days doing administrative tasks, outsource or delegate these tasks so you can spend more time in the kitchen or at the market looking for fresh ingredients. When you do, you will feel more satisfied, inspired, energized and productive.
