How to Increase Your Productive Output at Work
If you are feeling like your days are sluggish and your productivity at work is falling fast you might simply need to make a few lifestyle changes to turn things around. It’s amazing what you can do with a few simple life hacks. Recharge your batteries by trying one of the following tips:
Get More Sleep
In today’s hectic world, clocking in ridiculously low hours of sleep has almost become a badge of honor. Who needs sleep when you can work around the clock to make your deadlines and impress your boss, right?
It would be nice if that kind of schedule could actually work but, sadly, it simply isn’t sustainable to burn the midnight oil night after night. In fact, if you prioritize getting 8 hours of sleep every night you will probably find that you are actually more productive. It’s hard to give it your all when your head is swimming and your eyes can barely stay open!
Start Eating Healthier
Eating healthy may not seem to have a lot to do with productivity at work, but it does. When you live on caffeine and sugar you might get hits of energy throughout the day but they are short-lived. Worst of all, those hits of energy are always followed by a serious slump.
This creates a downward spiral that just keeps getting worse and worse with time. If you can’t think of something easy and healthy to bring for lunch, try a salad. Salads are packed with nutritious ingredients that can help give you energy. And it isn’t that momentary rush of energy that sugar and caffeine give you. We’re talking sustainable energy that will last you through the day.
Reduce Distraction
It only makes sense that you can get more done with a smaller amount of focused time than you can with hours spent distracted. Schedule time into your day where distractions are eliminated and you can just focus on the most critical tasks. Turn off your notifications, shut your door, do whatever it takes to have a few hours of uninterrupted work time. You will find that those hours are by far the most productive of your entire day.
When it comes to productivity, remember that your body and mind both need to be properly rested, nourished, and focused. Don’t allow fatigue, energy crashes, and distractions to derail your efforts. A well-rested brain, a healthy body, and a focused mind will do far more for your productivity than clocking in additional hours of low-quality time.
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