8 Simple Ways to Have an Incredibly Productive Day

Getting the best out of the available time is one of the easiest ways to be successful in your life. Being productive every day doesn’t only give you free time to spend with your friends and family, but it also brings you closer to your goals and success. However, it can be quite tricky, as many distractions take away our time from the tasks that really matter.

Here are 8 simple ways which will surely help you to have an incredibly productive day, each day.

1. Make a Plan

   In short, if you are starting without a plan, you are most likely to waste time. First things first, make a list of the things you will be doing the following day. It will help you to start your day knowing what’s ahead.

2. Wake up Early

   Starting your day a little bit earlier will have a massive impact on your productivity. There must be a reason why most of the successful people start their day early. Not only will you be working with a fresh mind, but you will also have extended time for your activities.

3. Stay Away from Social Media Platforms

   Social media platforms are bound to waste your time. There are a lot of essential things waiting to get done in working hours than surfing on these platforms. You can check on friends and family after you are done with the work, but using these apps during the day is a serious mistake as they consume a lot of your time.

4. Get Used to Saying No When Necessary

   Don’t bite more than you can chew. It is a simple formula that will help you stay productive. Get used to saying NO to the excessive obligations and tasks, which are going to be a hurdle in your productivity. The easy way to deal with this situation is making a list and pointing out the things which can be eliminated. Saying NO to unnecessary tasks is actually saying YES to productivity.

5. Complete Most of the Work Early in the Morning

   If you are off to a flying start, there is no stopping for the rest of the day. By getting things done early, you will set the rest of the day on cruise control mode. Again, if you do not have a plan, there is no way you can get to a quick start, and once you are off to a slow start, your whole day will bear the impact of it.

6. Work on One Task at a Time

   Multitasking attracts a lot of people, but in the long-term, it is a waste of time. It is always a good idea to focus and finish one task before you move onto the next one. According to many research, multitasking is not as productive as people think.

7. Keep your Focus on Important Tasks

   Try to keep your focus on essential tasks rather than doing the most effortless tasks. Completing a job of high importance will keep your morale high and increase your productivity.

8. Don’t Forget to Take Breaks

   To keep your focus on the tasks ahead, you need to have a fresh mind and body. And who doesn’t love breaks? You will feel the difference in your work and productivity once you start taking short breaks during the day.

Bottom Line

At the end of the day, you have to ask yourself: how productive were you today? There are so many distractions that take away your time from the tasks that really matter. Change doesn't happen overnight and as they say, practice makes perfect. Spend a few weeks using the 8 simple ways above and see for yourself how becoming more productive has a positive effect on your professional and personal life.

Dom LeRoux