{"id":2331,"date":"2020-12-14T09:40:58","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T09:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cn7w3i4565-staging.onrocket.site\/?p=2331"},"modified":"2020-12-14T09:40:58","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T09:40:58","slug":"top-tips-to-be-more-productive-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/top-tips-to-be-more-productive-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Top tips to be more productive at work"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ticking all the items off your to-do list is one of the most satisfactory feelings in the world. But everyone struggles with productivity at one stage or another. If you\u2019re feeling a little under-inspired, Adzuna<\/a> has some great tips to help you be more productive! P.S \u2013 It has nothing to do with working longer hours. The key ingredient to the productivity secret sauce is working smarter!<\/p>\n

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How to be more productive<\/h2>\n

Get the task done and dusted ASAP<\/h3>\n

Starting a task and pausing just to get back to it later is a major time-waster. If you want to be more productive, it\u2019s essential to deal with a task as soon as it pops up. Either do the task right away or pass it on to someone else, but never touch and go. Also, make sure you finish off each day with all prep for tomorrow out of the way.<\/p>\n

<\/em> \u201cFor every minute spent organizing, an hour is gained<\/strong>.\u201d \u2013 Benjamin Franklin<\/em><\/p>\n

Learn to say NO<\/h3>\n

The office \u201cYes Man\u201d is always the favourite, but sometimes, the word \u201cNO\u201d is much more powerful. By always saying yes in an attempt to please everyone, you\u2019re increasing your stress levels and working towards a burnout. Saying no once in a while will help you stay focused on your commitments and excel at what you do best.<\/p>\n

<\/em> \u201cIt\u2019s only by saying \u201cno\u201d that you can concentrate on the things that are really important<\/strong>.\u201d \u2013 Steve Jobs<\/em><\/p>\n

Take regular breaks<\/h3>\n

This one might sound a little counterintuitive but taking scheduled breaks can help improve concentration. Research has shown that taking frequent short breaks during long tasks can help you maintain a constant level of performance. You can also use your break time to fit in some exercise, which helps you be more productive. A quick walk around the office park could be all you need to clear your head and get you back in the game.<\/p>\n

<\/em> \u201cThere is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither<\/strong>.\u201d \u2013 Alan Cohen <\/em><\/p>\n

Use tech to your advantage<\/h3>\n

Technology is a major distraction for most of us at home and at the office. However, there are a lot of brilliant apps and platforms that can actually help you be more productive. Evernote, for example, syncs everything from your to-do list to your calendar and much more across all your devices. Technology can either interrupt or boost your productivity, it just depends on how you choose to use it.<\/p>\n

<\/em> \u201cThe purpose of technology is not to confuse the brain but to serve the body.\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 William S. Burroughs<\/em><\/p>\n

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