Productivity - Get More Things Done in a Day!
Do you know that not all successful people are more gifted, they just work hard, then succeed on purpose!
Most of us know at least one madly productive person, someone who's able to accomplish more in a couple of hours than the rest of us get done all day. And chances are that person is also quite successful. It's no accident that great work habits and success go hand in hand. Improving your work habits may not guarantee that you reach the top, but it will definitely help you advance. Here are the top ways of successful people manage to boost their productivity:
A Start of Your Day - Morning
Once awake, drink 2 glass of water with a pinch of lemonade juice to freshen up. Now go for a 15 to 30 minutes any kind of workout, jog, yoga, dance, whichever makes you happy to do. Then have a good shower, jump into a good breakfast follow by meditation or prayer and reflect on how would you like your day to be now and what do you want to feel or look like in the future.
Action - Create Structured To-Do Lists
Most people who have a to-do list just keep a running list, with no sense of timing or priorities. There are lots of ways to structure your list to avoid making it a never-ending drudge. One technique I suggest to make a list of five things that need to be done that day. If you can do more, great! But you always have to do the five.
Don't Have to Reinvent the Wheel
Many people think that to be productive you have to invent an entirely new system to manage your work and time, but most successful people take one of the many systems that already exist, some built into a list program or other software, others not tied to technology and put their own personal twist on it. As easy as browsing through your favorite site and see what are the tools or techniques been done and use it.
Break Down Goals into Realistic Smaller Tasks
Successful people take their most important goals and break them down into smaller components they can realistically accomplish. Every time you break down a goal, you're supporting a bigger vision. And when you complete a number of small tasks every day, you start building a sense of achievement.
Eliminate Distractions, Stay Focused and Productive
We're all surrounded by distractions, but getting things done means turning everything off and tune into the task at hand. Focused work makes you twice as productive as trying to multitask.
Successful people don't just get things done, they get the right things done. The hardest thing about being productive is not the work, but the split second it takes to decide to take control. Don't get caught up in odds and ends and busy work, pay attention to what's important, because what gets done is what's been given priority.
Look Ahead
The most productive people don't whine about the past but are all about moving forward and envisioning the future. The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you have come. Make progress by taking constant steps forward.
Know the Value of Persistence
Successful people know that if they want to get things done, they have to be persistent and not stop until they're done. Persistence is as necessary in dealing with yourself as it is in dealing with others.
There's No Progress without Definite Action
The most successful people know that if there's no action there are no results. They concentrate on focused action instead of endlessly studying the options.
Invest in their Own Growth
Productive people devote time and energy to developing their own talents, abilities and interests. They know it's the best investment they can make.
Admit when Wrong and Learn from Failures
Mistakes that are hidden away or ignored are the ones that will be repeated. But admitting when you've gotten off the path is the first step to learning to do better. More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren't so busy denying them.
Responsible for their Own Success
When you hold yourself accountable, you make your own rules and have your own game plan where you will do what you need to do to get the job done. Accept responsibility for your actions, be accountable for your results and take ownership of who you are, because you're the only one that knows what success means to you.
Help as Many People as They Can
Successful people know that long-term success is directly tied to how well you serve others. We rise by lifting others; a person's most useful asset is not a head of full of knowledge but a heart full of understanding, an ear ready to listen and a hand ready to help. When you help others achieve their dreams, you will achieve your own too!
