We've all at some point, procrastinated one task after the other, and last minute multitasked with the misconception that it's being "productive". However productivity isn't getting various things done or checking off every single task from our to-do lists: really it's just getting things fewer things in a more efficient and enhanced strategy. Just because you perform something doesn't mean that you're performing it well, it's the same with productive, and you need to constantly keep up working on it. Here are some habits that I've recently developed and that have greatly improved how productive I can be:
Declutter your workspace
Always tidy your space before you sit down to do something. I know for me it's the biggest thing, because it can lead to distractions and your mind constantly having the stress to know that you have to clean your room. Also having things lying around gives you the chance to fidget around more often causing delay for you to finish your task.
Take breaks when you need them
After getting piles of work done over a long period of time, allow yourself to have a break and rewarding yourself with some free time. Over-working your brain will only results in disturbed focus, not letting you get the work done efficiently. Treat yourself with a mini snack, or go out for some fresh air, allowing yourself to come back refreshed and recharged.
Create regular routine
Create a routine that works for, not a routine that works for some else. Productivity for each person is measured at a different level because someone might have lesser or more things to do than you, or vice versa. Set different times for when you want to do each things, and start off with small goals, making it fun, but also getting the work done.
Don't multitask
Stop trying to multitask! Our human brain can't handle more than one task, even though we think that we can, and constantly switching between one task to the other can cause 50% more errors than if we only focus on doing one thing. Getting things done takes longer when we try to multitask because the interruption between doing each thing, makes it take 50% more longer to accomplish the task.
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