It’s the time when your mind is naturally most focused.
Once you know when you work best, schedule some uninterrupted work time accordingly.
2. Tackle the worst task first.
Also called “Eat the frog“, this will give you a sense of relief and energise you for the rest of your tasks.
3. Divide big tasks into small tasks.
Doing this will not only make the task more concrete and actionable, but it also makes it seem smaller and easier to start.
4. Mute notifications.
Any incoming notification from your phone or computer will easily distract you and raises inattention and hyperactivity.
Once distracted it can take you up to 23 minutes to focus again.
5. Use the Pomodoro Technique.
Working in sessions prevents burnouts and increases efficiency.
Work on just one task for 25 minutes, then take a 5 minute break and repeat.
Make a bigger break after 4 sessions.
6. Chew gum.
Gum increases the flow of oxygen keeping you more alert and maintaining longer focus
7. Have a “Stop Doing” list.
Write down time-wasting habits you want to stop and write down things you should do instead.
8. Use sticky notes as reminders.
Visual reminders will help your brain to memorise and keep the focus on the right things.
9. Schedule 1-2 hours just for yourself.
Having a scheduled block of uninterrupted work time, will allow you to fully focus on your tasks.
10. Start your day with a rich breakfast.
It will give you the right energy and improve your concentration.
Vitamin B rich food, healthy carbohydrates and low-fat protein is the way to go.
11. Drink 2-3 litre of water per day.
Being well-hydrated will give you more energy and improve your mental clarity.
12. Get enough magnesium.
Magnesium improves learning and memory.
Try some pumpkin seeds, cacao or sesame seeds.
13. Drink coffee strategically.
Drink coffee between 09:30-11:30 AM and 1:30-5:00 PM when your natural cortisol level drops.
14. Stop multitasking.
Multitasking reduces your efficiency and performance.
Your brain is fully efficient if only focusing on one task at a time.
15. Create an inspirational board.
Put up a board for quotes, pictures, goals or something you love.
It will make you feel inspired and remind you about your goals.
16. Less is more – watch your working hours.
Working more than 50 hours per week, will produce no greater results than people who work less.
17. Set a deadline for each task.
Having a deadline and limiting the time frame for each task will allow you to focus and get things done faster.
18. Do everything that takes less than 2 minutes, right away.
This will free your mind and keep your To-Do list lean.
19. Delegate and follow the 70% rule.
If 70% of something can be done by someone else, just delegate it.
20. Read for 6 minutes a day.
It can reduce stress levels by up to 68%.
Book recommendation: “Live Intentionally” Live Intentionally is a 90 Day Self-Improvement Project that will help you stop living in auto pilot. It will change your habits, mindset, and make you strong and disciplined.
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