How many days have you spent in your cubicle only to realize at the end of the day that not much has been achieved? You are unable to meet your targets even though you are constantly working 9 straight hours. It is important for you to understand that along with the policy of hard work, smart work is also necessary to do efficient work.
Here’s a list of 5 ways that can help you to boost productivity at your work:
Power hour
The power hour is the first half of your office timings. Try to get as much done as possible in the first half. After the lunch hours, people usually get lethargic to do work. It is necessary that you avoid gossip, shopping websites and other distractions in the first half. This will give you a great sense of accomplishment.
Organise your inbox
Organising your inbox is a practice which is time efficient. If you receive a lot of emails on regular basis then you can keep them organized by using different filter options. Make a habit of reading all your emails by the end of the day. Keeping your inbox zero is necessary because having a ton of unread mails in your inbox would take a lot of time for you to find the right one during emergency. You can create different labels and colour code your emails to have quick access to them.
Take breaks
Yes, you have been working straight 9 to 6 without taking any break yet you fail to complete your task. That’s exactly what you are doing wrong. Not taking break is not a positive sign; continuous work can hinder your work progress because you are mentally exhausted without even realizing it. Even if you are physically present to do the work but emotionally you might not be able to concentrate fully. Take enough breaks – go for a walk, have a cup of coffee, chat with your colleague to give yourself a break from work.
Listen to music
Music is one of the best and entertaining ways to maximize your productivity. According to a survey commissioned by U.K, 77% of surveyed businesses agree that playing music in the workplace improves atmosphere and boosts staff morale. Playing music in background can drown out noise. It has also been proven that classical music enhances your IQ. If there is a lot of noise around you then you can put on your headphones and get back to work. Music gives you a positive energy to get your work done.
Decorate your desk
Decorating your desk with colourful items can help you to stay active during work. A dull cubicle can help you hamper your work performance. Decorating your desk with the pictures of your loved ones can help ease stress and reduce negative thinking.
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