5 Ways To Stay Productive At Work

With the weather taking a turn for the better and thoughts drifting off to summer plans and vacations, it’s the hardest time of year to stay productive at work. Summer’s not here yet and there’s still work to be done, so here’s our list of ways to keep being productive:

[success]1. To-Do Lists[/success]

These may seem like a waste of time at first, but you’ll be surprised at how effective they are. If you’ve got a long list of things to do in front of you and none of them are done, chances are you won’t be feeling so good about yourself. Checking things off one by one gives you a feeling of accomplishment and success.

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[success]2. Keep Moving[/success]

It’s easy to get sleepy and bored while sitting at a desk all day. Go outside on your break, take a brisk walk, and refresh your senses. As for inside the office, opt for a headset and walk around if you’ve got room while you’re making calls. This is a simple way to keep your energy up and your brain out of a sleepy state of mind.

[success]3. Mind Over Matter[/success]

If it’s been a rough day and nothing seems to be going right, just take a moment. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and get those stress levels down. You won’t be productive if all you’re thinking about is how stressed you are. Gather your thoughts, focus on the task at hand, and get it done.

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[success]4. Quantity vs. Quality[/success]

If you rush through all your work throughout the day, you may feel like you’ve finished a lot, but what have you really done? Chances are, the work is complete, but not to the best of your abilities. Slow it down – your boss would rather you do things right than to do them fast. If you feel like time is an issue, set up a time limit in which you want to complete something and try to stay within that boundary.

[success]5. Brainstorming[/success]

Sometimes you just can’t do it on your own. If you feel like you’re stuck, ask questions! You’ll be surprised at how many of your co-workers are in the same position as you. Or try having a half hour brainstorming session of just bouncing ideas off of each other with a few co-workers, it’ll open you up to some new ideas and improve productivity.

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[error]What are your favorite strategies for staying productive? Do you have any tips or tricks to share? Comment below![/error]

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