{"id":8638,"date":"2016-02-11T16:16:08","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T16:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passkit.com\/blog\/?p=8638"},"modified":"2016-02-11T16:16:08","modified_gmt":"2016-02-11T16:16:08","slug":"top-5-productivity-tips-that-will-maximize-your-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passkit.com\/blog\/top-5-productivity-tips-that-will-maximize-your-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Productivity Tips That Will Maximize Your Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the end of the day, the most valuable thing we have is our time. Time cannot be bought and it cannot be replaced. Once you waste time, it is wasted forever. We are currently seeing a trend in people wanting to boost their productivity and with so many distractions in our lives, we struggle to ever devote ourselves to a task and work on it the way we would like. We’re typically interrupted by our phones, computers, meetings, and the thoughts about everything else we need to get done. Being able to be productive isn’t just a good thing, it’s a necessity. So here are my top 5 productivity tips that will maximize your day.<\/p>\n

Productivity Tips 1. Get up early<\/h4>\n

There is no better feeling than getting a jump start on your day. Being able to wake up and either workout or even sort through emails before your day starts will make you feel more productive and better prepared to handle the rest of the day. I find that getting up early and doing some of the more mindless tasks that need to be done is my favorite way to start my day and increase my productivity.<\/p>\n

Productivity Tips 2. Use airplane mode<\/h4>\n

Some people suggest turning off alerts, but I find that having a phone in general to be distracting. I suggest putting your phone in airplane mode when you need a solid chunk of time where you are not distracted. This way, your smartphone doesn\u2019t even tempt you as a distraction.
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Airplane mode can be a huge time saver.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

Productivity Tips 3. Don’t be afraid to say no<\/h4>\n

This is a powerful rule not just in productivity, but in life. Knowing when to say no can help you really maximize your time and your priorities. Many times, our schedules are overloaded simply because we couldn\u2019t say no. Saying no is not rude, it\u2019s simply knowing the value of your time.<\/p>\n

Productivity Tips 4. Prioritize and schedule priorities first<\/h4>\n

Prioritizing will help you accomplish the things that mean the most to you. When we don\u2019t prioritize, we find ourselves never really accomplishing the things we want to and instead accomplishing things that other people asked us to do. When setting up your calendar for the week, prioritize your to-do list and fill in your calendar starting with the top priority to the bottom. This way, pesky tasks that don\u2019t contribute to your goals don\u2019t infiltrate your calendar and your productivity.
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Use a chart like this one to help prioritize your to-do list<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

Productivity Tips 5. Compartmentalize and focus on one thing at a time<\/h4>\n

This is Jack Dorsey\u2019s number one tip. He works a half day at Twitter and then a half day at Square. When he is at one company he is not thinking about the other. When we fail to compartmentalize we typically find ourselves too overwhelmed to even start working simply because we don\u2019t even know where to begin.<\/p>\n

Productivity Tips Bonus- Measure your results<\/h4>\n

Measuring your results can offer loads of insight and help you decide what works best for you. Measure how much time you\u2019re spending on each task, then ask yourself whether that could have been done in a shorter amount of time or should you have spent longer? The more you measure the more productive you will become. Take the food journal as an example. People who keep food journals are far more likely to stick to their diet than others who don\u2019t. The same goes for productivity.
\nAlso, don\u2019t be afraid to try new things. Maybe you find you can work really well late at night? Try adjusting your schedule to accommodate that. Just remember that everyone finds themselves being their most productive in different ways, find the things that suit you best and capitalize on them.
\nHave any productive tips that work best for you? Let me know in the comments below!
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