How to Be Productive at Work

Introduction

I'm no productivity expert, but I am a human being who works for a living. And as a human being who works for a living, I know that it's hard to add value to your company if you're not being productive at work. It's easy to fall into the trap of pretending like you're working harder than everyone else when really, your attention is stuck in meetings or on email threads that are constantly distracting you from getting actual work done.

So today we're going to talk about how we can actually be more productive at work by recognizing what makes us human-beings work inefficiently and then making adjustments so our brains can get back on track with the rest of us humans out there trying to survive in this crazy world!

Work in intervals.

If you want to be productive and get things done, work in intervals. Work in short bursts of 30 minutes, 60 minutes or even 90 minutes! Just make sure that your breaks are not just a break from work—they should also be breaks for fun and play.

• You don't have to set aside an entire hour for playtime; you can do it in 5-minute increments throughout the day if that works better for you (and isn't too much of a time suck).

•  If there's nothing else on your schedule during those times but meetings or meetings that require some preparation beforehand (such as at 8am), then consider using them as time-outs instead of breaks so they don't become excuses not  to actually go outside the office building when they could otherwise easily do so without missing too many deadlines due to lack of motivation.

Set larger goals with deadlines

• Set a goal but don't worry about the details.

• Set a deadline but don’t worry about the details.

• Affirm your deadline and get started.

Set mini goals.

Mini goals are small, achievable and specific. They help you to move towards your larger goal by keeping the big picture in mind while still getting things done.

For example, if you’re trying to lose weight, it might be easier for you to set mini-goals like being able to fit into your old clothes or going shopping without feeling guilty about buying new ones because they don’t fit anymore. This way of thinking can help keep things from getting overwhelming and can make them more manageable by allowing them to happen at different times over time rather than all at once when needed most--which is exactly what we want when working on ourselves!

Set larger goals with deadlines.

Set a goal, but don't worry about the details.

Set a deadline, but don't worry about the details.

Affirm your deadline and get started!

Identify your most productive time of day and use it wisely.

The first step to being productive at work is identifying your most productive time of day. Once you've figured that out, it's time to use that knowledge wisely.

It's important to note that there are many variables involved in determining what time of day is most or least productive for you, including:

• What kind of work do you do? If it requires long hours staring at a screen and making decisions about things like "Where should we go on vacation this summer?" then maybe mornings would be best for those tasks. On the other hand if it involves interacting with other people then evenings may be better suited since everyone is already tired from being awake all night long!

• How much sleep did I get last night? If I didn't get enough rest then my brain will not function as well during my morning meeting because there won't be enough oxygen flowing through my brain cells (which causes them NOT TO WORK). So once again: less sleeping means less productivity!

Start with the easiest task first thing in the morning to build momentum.

Start with the easiest task first thing in the morning to build momentum.

It may sound counterintuitive, but this strategy works because it doesn't require much effort on your part. You're still getting work done, but you're also clearing away any extraneous thoughts and feelings that might otherwise distract from your goals. This can be especially helpful when working on time-consuming projects like writing or planning for an event—you'll be able to focus more on those tasks without worrying about other things that need doing later in the day (or worse, tomorrow).

Track how you're spending your time so you can identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

In order to better understand how you're spending your time and identify opportunities for improvement, you can use tools like RescueTime or Toggl. This service will track exactly how you spend your day and give you a more detailed picture of what's actually taking up so much of your time. From there, it's easy to identify which actions are in fact unproductive or inefficient, allowing you to make adjustments accordingly.

Delegate or outsource tasks that are eating up your valuable time and attention but aren't really necessary for you to do.

• Delegate or outsource tasks that are eating up your valuable time and attention but aren't really necessary for you to do.

• If you're the type of person who doesn't like delegating, then consider hiring someone who can do it for you. It's important to have a clear understanding of what it is that needs doing and how long it should take before handing off control of the project (and any associated costs).

• Remember: if the task involves something like writing reports or emails, don't worry about outsourcing! You'll still get paid! Just give them their marching orders instead—that way they won't feel bad about not turning in anything at all when their deadline comes around...

Plan ahead.

You can't be productive without planning. You must plan ahead if you want to be more efficient and effective.

Planning is important, so it's a good idea to start planning now.

Give yourself time to unwind and relax . . . and make sure you actually do it!

You see, the thing about being productive is that it can be hard to know when you're not. When you've got a lot on your mind and deadlines looming, it's easy to get caught up in the rat race of life. That's why we've put together this list of things that might help keep things at bay:

• Take time to unwind. Being busy can have a very real impact on your mental health—and if you're feeling stressed out or anxious, taking time away from work will make all the difference in how well rested and relaxed you feel come morning. If possible (and depending on what kind of job), try setting aside some quiet time where there's no phone calls or emails waiting for responses; this could include going for coffee somewhere else or just sitting down with a magazine or book!

• Make sure that actually happens! It's tempting sometimes not only because we want our jobs done but because we think everyone else thinks like us—that if they didn't have such demanding schedules then maybe none would either...or at least maybe fewer would stay late into Friday night trying desperately hard not only maintain their own sanity but also impress their bosses by staying late every week without fail."

You can be more productive if you set yourself up for success by working with the way your brain actually works and not against it.

We all know that the brain's natural rhythm is not a good thing. It's too fast and can't handle much information at once, so we have to break down our work into smaller pieces and spend more time on those smaller pieces than we would like. But if you're working with this natural rhythm, then there are some ways to improve your productivity:

• Focus on one thing at a time (and don't multi-task)

• Use an app that helps you focus (I use Toggl)

• Work in short bursts of activity rather than long ones

Conclusion

There you have it folks! A few of the best tips and strategies we personally use to be productive here at Totally Bri. I hope these strategies will help you get more done, and find success in your own career.