Productivity doesn’t always come naturally. Sometimes, you have to push yourself, but that extra effort can be the defining factor in meeting your goals promptly. So, whether procrastination is an ongoing battle for you or not, it’s easy to fall victim to it. The good news is you can jumpstart your to-do list with these tips and tricks below, which encourage productivity and contentedness.
Break tasks down into small tasks.
Saying you need to organize your kitchen cabinets can seem like a huge job – one that you’d rather put off for another day. But organizing just your silverware drawer may not be so bad. For every big job, make a list of all the parts that need to be done and tackle them one by one. Pretty soon, your big job will be completed, and it won’t feel like a huge mountain to climb.
Know your weaknesses.
Take a moment to think about your worst source of procrastination. Is it doing the laundry, making calls, planning for dinner? Make this job your number one priority of the day. By accomplishing this task first, you can move forward without it hanging over your head. If your weaknesses are tech-related, turn off your device’s notifications while you need to focus. You can even temporarily deactivate social media apps.
See what you can knock out in fifteen minutes.
Do you have fifteen minutes to spare? Even in the busiest schedule, most people can find fifteen minutes a day. Budget this short amount of time to tackle a project that you’ve been unable to make time for, piece by piece. While it seems like a brief amount of time, you’ll be amazed by what you can accomplish. Next time you find yourself with fifteen minutes, don’t idly scroll through your phone or turn on the TV. Start using the time to your advantage and see how far you can get in your next venture.
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