Productivity Tips in the Workplace

– Keep a list of things you must do.
– Set time aside to work on projects with no email or phone calls.
– Get organized and eliminate clutter.
– Take a break to think about your next steps.
– Tackle the hard stuff early when you are fresh and alert.
– Close your door or put a do not disturb sign on your cube while you are working.
– Ask for help when you need help.
– Keep good records and files you can find quickly.

Personal Productivity Tips:

– Get enough rest and sleep.
– Eat good nutritious food that will keep you alert all day.
– Read books.  Reread the great books.
– Learn something new and apply it.  Consider online courses.
– Get good counsel from someone you trust.
– Exercise and stay healthy.
– Take breaks and have some fun.
– Breathe deeply
– Practice your communication skills and improve them.
– Check your attitude often.
– Stay humble and be thankful.
– Make commitments and keep them.
– Under promise and over-deliver.

Improving Productivity:

– Raise the bar and increase focus on productivity.
– Ask yourself often, “Is this thing I am doing productive?”
– Find someone better than you and chase them!
– Get competitive and strive to do better continually.
– Eliminate wasteful activities and replace them with productive activities.
– Be productive in the areas that matter!
– Keep a journal and look back to see your progress.
– Do what you are passionate about when possible.
– Use positive language and avoid negativity.

To your success.