How To Be the Most Productive Version of Yourself Everyday
Set daily goals: Know what you want to accomplish. Start by setting specific goals that align with your long-term objectives. This will help you focus your energy and prioritize your tasks.
Plan your day: Before you go to bed, plan out your day. Think through how you will make progress toward your goals and when you wake up, you have your plan for the day all set. Be sure to include your own personal quiet time.
Minimize distractions: Blocking focus time is 100% acceptable and the best way to get things done. Protect that time the way you would if you were meeting with the most important person in your life. Set deep focus time to give you an 1-4 hours to stay focused on a single task. Also set shallow work time, where you can bang out quick tasks and cross them off your list. Focus time creates better clarity and helps to get items crossed off your list.
Take breaks: Taking regular breaks throughout the day can help you recharge and stay focused. Stand up, move around your office, or go outside if you can. Try to take short breaks every hour or so to give your mind a rest.
Focus on one task at a time: Multitasking is fake. Our brains are not designed to focus on more than one thing at a time. Think we are lying? Try to listen to your friend speak, while you write a text. One of those activities will suffer. It is also respectful to give your full attention to a task and maximize your opportunities for success.
Get sleep: Getting enough rest is crucial for staying productive. Make sure you are getting enough sleep and taking care of your physical and mental health.
Fall in love with saying “no”: Don't take on more than you can handle. Learn to say "no" to tasks that are not important or do not align with your goals.
