{"id":21204,"date":"2020-12-19T09:36:41","date_gmt":"2020-12-19T13:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=21204"},"modified":"2020-12-21T19:19:03","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T23:19:03","slug":"become-more-productive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/become-more-productive\/","title":{"rendered":"Become More Productive With These 5 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to become more productive? Are there any tips and principles that can help you accomplish more in less time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his book <em>High Performance Habits<\/em>, Brendon Burchard shares his advice on how to become more productive. He believes that the key to increased productivity lies in planning ahead, resting regularly, and prioritizing effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading for Brendon Burchard&#8217;s advice on how to become more productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Become More Productive: The Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To become more productive, you need to master your workflow, avoid distractions, and stay calm and collected. To do so, <strong>chart your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/finding-balance-between-work-and-life\/\">work-life balance<\/a>, take a break, then develop some advanced practices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chart Your Work-Life Balance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People often claim their life is \u201cout of balance\u201d without knowing what balance looks like. <\/strong>Charting your work-life balance gives you a clearer picture of what your life looks like when you feel \u201cin balance\u201d and \u201cout of balance.\u201d This exercise <em>doesn\u2019t<\/em> focus on <em>hours. <\/em>Instead, it focuses on the amount of happiness and satisfaction you\u2019re feeling in the various areas of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;To chart your work-life balance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Divide your life into 10 categories: family, friends, well-being, work, significant other, exploration, religion\/spirituality, emotions, and money.<\/li><li>Pick a day of the week (preferably a weekend if you work a typical work week).<\/li><li>On that day, rate your happiness on a scale from 1-10 in each of the 10 areas.<\/li><li>Once you\u2019ve finished your ratings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/write-down-your-goals\/\">write down your goals<\/a> in each of the 10 areas.<\/li><li>Repeat this process every week.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Think about which areas of your life are bringing you satisfaction, and which areas need more focus and attention. <\/strong>Focusing on how you feel about each area instead of the amount of time you\u2019re investing in it shows you that time doesn\u2019t necessarily correlate with happiness or contentment. For example, you could spend only four hours a day at work and still feel overwhelmed or frustrated. Conversely, you could spend only four hours a day with your family and feel happy and content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take a Break<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Working straight through your day isn\u2019t the best way to be efficient with your time. Though it sounds counterintuitive, <strong>taking 5-10 minute breaks every hour will help you become more productive by refreshing your mind and body.<\/strong> This will allow you to return to work with more focus and a clearer head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To effectively take breaks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Set a timer for 45-60 minutes. <\/strong>Every time it goes off, step away from your computer. You could take a lap around the office, step outside for a moment, or talk to a colleague.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Take your lunch break.<\/strong> When you can avoid it, don\u2019t eat lunch at your desk. Take that time to get away from your work for a few minutes and refresh.<\/li><li><strong>Stand up and move.<\/strong> Don\u2019t just sit at your desk to take your breaks. Moving around lets your body release any tension you may have built up from sitting at your computer.<\/li><li><strong>Stay away from social media and messages.<\/strong> Especially if you\u2019re on a computer all day, use your break to get away from screens. This is time for you to focus on yourself, not other people.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become More Productive: Advanced Practices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve completed the first two steps, you can move on to the more advanced methods of increasing efficiency: <strong>Prioritize your time, plan your \u201cfive moves,\u201d and master \u201cessential\u201d skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prioritize Your Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your time and energy are finite. <strong>If you want to become more productive, you have to focus on the tasks that are most important to your goals.<\/strong> Anything that doesn\u2019t contribute to your goals is secondary and shouldn\u2019t be given significant amounts of focus. Things such as deleting junk e-mail, attending <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/unnecessary-meetings\/\">unnecessary meetings<\/a>, and attending to <em>false <\/em>emergencies can distract you from your important tasks. For example, if you\u2019re a business owner with the priority of selling more products, you shouldn\u2019t spend a significant amount of time creating complex internal memos. Write succinct, to-the-point emails, then use your time to analyze market research, find potential buyers, improve your product, and develop a strong marketing plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan Your \u201cFive Moves\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High performance requires strategic action towards an objective. <\/strong>If you don\u2019t plan for your long-term goals, you likely won\u2019t achieve them because you won\u2019t know what\u2019s important. While you may be working hard, you may be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-burnout\/\">giving too much<\/a> energy to nonessential projects or \u201cbusy work.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a roadmap can help you become more productive and channel your energy into the tasks that are most important to your success. To create a long-term plan, find your <em>\u201cfive moves:\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Solidify your goal.<\/strong> Make sure it\u2019s clear and specific.<\/li><li><strong>Write down the five <\/strong><strong><em>major <\/em><\/strong><strong>moves you\u2019d need to make to achieve that goal.<\/strong> These are big steps that require many smaller tasks to achieve. For example, if your goal is to become a published author, one of your major steps may be to \u201cget a literary agent\u201d or \u201cfind a way to self-publish.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Under each of your five major moves, write down a list of tasks that you need to do to accomplish that step. <\/strong>For example, under \u201cget a literary agent,\u201d your tasks would include researching agencies, crafting writing samples, fixing up your resume, and practicing your interviewing skills.<\/li><li><strong>Once you have a list of tasks, put them into your calendar and hold yourself to hard deadlines. <\/strong>Giving yourself a specific schedule will motivate you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-complete-a-task-successfully\/\">complete tasks<\/a> in a timely manner.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Important Skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>People often make the excuse that they\u2019re \u201cjust not equipped\u201d to learn a new skill. However, you can learn to do almost anything with time and effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To start your journey towards mastery, define the five <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/benefits-of-public-speaking\/\">most important skills<\/a> in your field.<\/strong> Constantly be on the lookout for new educational opportunities and improved ways of working. The more you know about the essential elements of your field, the more effectively you\u2019ll be able to work. For example, if you\u2019re a salesperson, important skills include communication, problem-solving, customer service, negotiation, and market awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: As you find the skills you need to develop, <em>don\u2019t <\/em>rely on mindless repetition. While mindless repetition can produce some results, it\u2019s not the best way to improve. 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