Being productive at work is the goal of every employee … or at least it should be. Recently, Forbes produced an article that included a list of 9 Habits of Productive People. The focus was not on taking on more work but doing fewer things. Some of the habits are:
* Take more breaks – The ache in your brain after several long hours of work should be your signal to take a break. Since your brain has used up its glucose, give yourself a moment to refresh by going for a walk, grabbing lunch or a snack, or just meditating. You’ll come back recharged and ready to achieve greater efficiency.
* Tackle the challenging tasks before lunch – Knock out your most challenging work when your brain is fresh. If you have any busy work or meetings, save them for the afternoon. By scheduling your day this way, you’ll be able to create a new and more productive way to manage your time.
* Stop multi-tasking – Stop trying to do 10 things at once! Changing tasks more than 10 times a day drops your IQ an average of 10 points. Get things done more effectively and efficiently by focusing on one task at a time.
While all of these habits may not apply to every employee or even every work situation, we hope this article will assist you in increasing your productivity at work. To read the full article, click here.