Here's how to boss productivity this week!
Been struggling with your productivity recently? Let's absolutely boss this week with these ultimate tips. Continue reading for some little nudges to help get you started. Have some great tips of your own? Comment below!
Above are just a couple of examples that help with my productivity when it comes to writing my posts or while being at work.
Remember, you do not need to spend money on physical items to be productive. It is mostly a mindset.
Write it down
“Lists are a form of power.” - A.S. Byatt
First things first, write it all down! Memo pads, a notebook, piece of paper or even your phone. Whatever your preferred note taking method is or closest to you when you have have those all important (or even anxious) thoughts.
I find writing down your thoughts/to do's is more powerful than you think. You may tend to keep mental notes like I did, but getting those musings and random thoughts 'down on paper' does a world of wonders.
Be it big or small, write down everything you need to do, brush your teeth? Noted! Make your bed? Noted! Need to finish that letter? Noted! Need/want to make an instagram post? Note it down! Need to take your meds? Write it down!
Once you have been able to write all your to do's down, you make a lot more space in your mind to think a little deeper on how you wish to go about tackling them.
If you need to, write all your to do's out again. Maybe this time in categories? In the order you would like to do them of that day/week/month? A lot of people also like to apply time stamps to their notes. This is not only helpful to understand how much you can do in that time period but also gives yourself a cut off point (Wonderful for those like myself with ADHD!)
Which task should you start first?
One of the first tips people give to start tasks on a list is to start with the hardest. This is a great tip for most as it gets the most dreaded task out of the way first, however I must stress, please do not dwell on this if the task still seems hard to manage after giving it a tackle (don't laugh...)
Sometimes tasks require a different approach or need to be broken down. This is absolutely fine. You have most likely got through this or something similar before, think how you approached difficult moments in your life and how you broke them down into different chunks. If you need to, make another list about this particular task and break it into sections.
If you're really stuck but still wish to get things done, proceed with all the little tasks you've been meaning to do. Even if you get just one of these done that day/week/month you must consider this a win. A task completed from your list, no matter how 'small' is one off the list! Even if it is brushing your teeth (trust me... that's been one...)
Set Boundaries
On the back of the above, it is smart to set boundaries. You can do this by task or time stamps (hours or days). Please remember again that people have different boundaries and limits, please do not compare yourself to others, only 'compare' against what you believe you are capable of in yourself. Even then, be kind to yourself!. Some days you might be able to complete all your list, sometimes you may only be able to complete one or two tasks. Appreciate your capability every day, each day is a new one, approach your tasks like this too.
Take time out and think smart.
Remember to take breaks, as always, think smartly and do what's best for you. If you're in the best mood and are having a lucky streak and you don't feel burnt out... keep going! If you feel like you could crawl back into bed... it may be time for a little breather...
One of the best tips I can give you, is to have a little think about what you're going to do the night before. Only a little one though... do not over think it, just take a look at your list and have a few ideas ready for the morning on how you will kick and which task's ass' the following day! A little bolster can do wonders in making you feel prepared even with the biggest of lists!
Lastly, be kind :)
As always, I hope that this has helped you with even one new or remembered tip. Thats all that matters, you've got one thing that makes your day easier and more productive? You're already winning!
Love Em xx
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