The goal for a productive day is to create a long-term model of utilizing your 24 hours in a day.
Whether you’re trying to move your career to the next level, or you want more control over your schedule, here are 3 strategies that will help.
- Alarms and Notifications
– Set alarms to remind you of important activities or tasks you must complete for the day.
– Use a digital calendar for yourself to block off times you are working, not working, special events, and scheduling appointments.
– Share a calendar link for others to schedule time with you so you don’t have to remember but a notification will prompt you of upcoming meetings.
2. Avoid Unnecessary Distractions
– Don’t start the day answering emails or scrolling social media, that leads to a loss of time and energy that blocks you from being productive.
– Instead, start with your most challenging task. Working through the hard stuff earlier when you are more energized and motivated will save you time.
– Take care of your business first and then return to others who need your support or back to scrolling social media.
3. Schedule Time to Relax
– Avoid burnout and crashing by giving yourself breaks throughout the day. Again, use an alarm or set a timer. These short breaks will offer you the reset you need to stay productive.
– If you’re not able to relax through the week, plan to do something over the weekend to recharge.
What I know for sure is when you manage your time, you build a stronger sense of time and will be more productive.
Start today deploying one or all these strategies. Set your intention to find a more effective and productive way to manage your time and see how fast you can get things done.
