{"id":7836,"date":"2020-05-22T12:07:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T12:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/5-habits-of-ridiculously-productive-workers-7836\/"},"modified":"2022-11-03T14:03:57","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T08:33:57","slug":"5-habits-of-ridiculously-productive-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/5-habits-of-ridiculously-productive-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 habits of ridiculously productive workers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So, how can you boost your productivity<\/a> and make sure you get the most out of each day? Here are 5 hacks that are used by the most productive workers out there. They will help you stay focused while at your desk, ensuring that all your work gets done on time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set a time to check emails
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It\u2019s true – emails are a productivity killer. Instead of checking emails or looking for new messages every five minutes, set aside an hour and a half to respond and write them. Early mornings are the best time and don\u2019t check again until 12 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please don\u2019t forget to sort your inbox folders categorically else digging into a huge pile of old emails can become a tedious nightmare, especially if you\u2019ve been with a company for a couple of years. You might even want to consider setting up an auto-responder that lets people know when you are checking your email later. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimise interruptions
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Having a co-worker stop by your desk to chat may seem innocuous, but even brief disruptions like these can affect your work pattern and result in a drop in productivity. Minimising these interruptions means strict office hours and limiting those in-between chats to lunch hour will ensure that you remain hundred 100% focused on time-sensitive projects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel the need to increase your productivity at work, resist the temptation to put in longer hours or add more into your already full calendar. Instead, take a step back, and think about ways you can work smarter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set daily – not weekly – goals<\/span>
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People who are exceedingly productive at work always plan ahead for the week and set daily goals. Moreover, they end each day by preparing for the next. You can start by writing down the three most important things you want to accomplish the next day and then work backwards.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This practice accomplishes two things: it helps you solidify what you\u2019ve achieved today, and it ensures you\u2019ll have a productive tomorrow. Successful people are clear about their goals and have a list that drives them to meet these goals. That\u2019s what sets them apart.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay healthy, stay fit
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Of course – it\u2019s not about all work and no play! Successful workers also make space for recreation and rest in their schedule. After all, it\u2019s all about striking an optimal balance that helps replenish your creativity and problem-solving skills. Moreover, it supports your emotional well-being. Aim to work only during the official work hours, and reward yourself with activities you enjoy doing most – it\u2019ll help you stay motivated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work smarter, not harder
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If you think you\u2019re earning those extra brownie points by working late \u2013 you\u2019re very wrong! Working long hours is actually less effective as it puts a strain on your body and causes you to burn out. Timing your tasks is key \u2013 if that\u2019s hard put a theme for each activity. For instance \u2013 \u2018Monday are for meetings\u2019. The more you time yourself, and understand how long a particular type of task takes you, the more time you will identify and re-work into your schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rest and recovery are essential to success, so make sure you reduce your workload each day to increase your long-term output.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So, how can you boost your productivity and make sure you get the most out of each day? Here are 5 hacks that are used by the most productive workers out there. They will help you stay focused while at your desk, ensuring that all your work gets done on time. Set a time to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[146],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-7836","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-time-management"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7836"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7836\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11730,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7836\/revisions\/11730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}