How to Become Productive in 30 Days. [PART 1]

Whatever you're working on, being productive is the key to reaching your goals. But productivity doesn't just happen - it comes from the habits you develop and the choices you make every day. Here's a guide to developing a productivity practice that can help you feel better and accomplish more in just 30 days. Focus on doing one thing each day for the challenge - but make them all habits that become part of your daily routine.

Day 1: Write Your To-Do List a Day Ahead of Time

Productivity depends on planning. Though it's tempting to write a to-do list of daily tasks first thing in the morning, you'll get through that list more efficiently if you write it up a day ahead. That gives you time to mentally prepare for each task and waste less time getting it done.

Day 2: Wake Up Earlier Than Usual

Waking early is a habit shared by many of the world's most successful people - and with good reason. Getting up early adds time to get some of the day's most important tasks out of the way and allows you to start working while your mind is alert and refreshed. Those early hours can also be used for exercise, meditation or other healthy things that can often be forgotten in the press of a busy day.

Day 3: Silence Your Phone

Ringing phones and text notifications interrupt concentration and can distract you from the task at hand. When you're working through your to-do list, turn off your phone or set it to silent. Add a time to your schedule for returning calls and messages, and stick to it unless there's an emergency.

Day 4: Create a Workspace You Love

Research on productivity reveals that people are more energized and productive when they're working in a space filled with colors and things that make them feel good. Whether you share an office with others, or you're carving out a workspace in the corner of your bedroom, take time to add good lighting, fill a wall with prints or posters, or arrange your desk just the way you like it.

Day 5: Find an Ergonomic Chair

Many people spend most of their workday sitting - but sitting in an uncomfortable chair can affect both your concentration and your health. Finding an ergonomic chair that's the right height and supports your back and legs can reduce physical distraction, improve your mood and enhance your productivity.

Day 6: De-Clutter Your Workspace

Some studies on productivity suggest that a cluttered work area actually increases stress, hinders concentration and drains your energy. When your desk is a mess, it's harder to find things you need and the overall look is hardly professional. Take a few minutes to tidy up and clear your workspace at the end of the day, or before you start work in the morning, for an easy way to boost productivity.

Day 7: Play Upbeat Music

The relationship of music to productivity has been the subject of intense study, but research suggests that playing upbeat music, rather than soothing, slow tunes, can boost energy and stimulate alertness. In some studies, people worked faster when listening to fast music with a driving beat. This kind of music can also make people happier and more willing to engage with others, so adding an upbeat playlist to your workday can be a simple and fun way to encourage productivity.

Day 8: Drink Enough Water

Dehydration can impair energy and concentration. Drinking enough water - or other fluids - can help improve your focus and keep your body functioning well. Swig cold water or iced tea for an instant wake-up if you're feeling sluggish at your desk.

Day 9: Keep an Agenda With Daily Tasks

It takes more than a daily to-do list to keep track of all the things you need to accomplish, and it's easy to miss less Important tasks. Keeping an agenda that's inspired by your big goals lets you schedule in all the jobs that need to get done, and reminds you why they should be done to further your long-term plans.

Day 10: Sort Tasks by Impact and Effort

If you're faced with a lot of tasks to do, setting priorities is essential to getting things done. One way to do that is to sort tasks according to the impact they're likely to have on your goals, versus the effort it takes to get them done. A relatively minor job could have a major effect - or vice versa. Organizing your tasks in this way can save time and avoid spending energy on things that don't yield much return.

Day 11: Set Realistic Deadlines

Deadlines can be intimidating, but they provide a framework for getting things done. Establish deadlines that are realistic and manageable, given the task at hand and the time available. Build in some flexibility for dealing with unexpected problems that could slow you down.

Day 12: Set Goals for the Day, Month and Year

Goals become more achievable when they're broken down into manageable steps. Decide on your big goals for the year, and then set the smaller daily and monthly goals that will lead to completing the yearly plan. Add these goals to your agendas and to-do lists to keep them in mind.

Day 13: Focus on One Thing at a Time

Though it may seem that multitasking saves time and gets more done, productivity studies reveal that just the opposite is true. The human brain is organized to focus on one thing at a time, so dealing with multiple tasks and processing input from many sources at the same time reduces efficiency and limits your ability to retain information. What's more, some research suggests that habitual multitasking may actually reduce your IQ.

Day 14: Plan Breaks

The traditional "nose to the grindstone" approach leads to burnout and can harm your health. Build short breaks into your workday to stretch, take a short walk, drink some water or even exercise for 10 minutes or so. You'll return to your task refreshed and ready to concentrate.

Day 15: Knock Out Your Biggest Task First

Prioritizing can be a challenge if you have a lot of jobs to do, but putting your biggest task at the top of your to-do list and getting it done clears space for other things. It also gives a feeling of accomplishment that sets the tone for the whole day.

To be Continued. Stay tuned for Part 2!

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