Make Productivity a Habit
Being a truly productive person requires getting into the habit! Most people would like to gain that habit, but it can be quite difficult. This article will help you make productivity a habit.
Steps
- Avoid over-thinking. Overthinking is the genesis of depression and the first detour to becoming very unproductive. Try to be mindful of excessive thought or steering yourself into habits that allow you to retreat and not interact with other people.
- Add structure to your day. Nothing is more important to productive people than having a set routine in the morning.
- Keep water beside your bed and drink half a litre before your cup of Java.
- Do not start looking at emails in bed. Food, fitness and meditation should come before your iPhone.
- Remain conscious of your time during the day. It's okay to take a 1.5 hour lunch if you like.
- The only way you can start to get things done is by writing down goals and soon associated tasks will appear like magic "poof!"
- You may have a number of mind blowing procrastination tasks that have been bogging you down into escapism indulgences like reading romantic novels, playing video games our entering the world of non stop episodes on Netflix.
- These things are the crack of non-productive people! Run away from them, be drastic and take them out of your life if you cannot control your urge to watch Dexter!
- Plan one big reward each week. A night at the bar with your significant other or friends. Ride a trail with your favourite mountain bike, watch a movie.
- It's important when you're showing all this massive discipline to have some candy to look forward to each week.
- On top of this, a bigger monthly goal of pleasure should also be on the list and one huge yearly pleasure such as travel or a big camping trip or anything you really want ... Maybe it's that super powerful retina Mac that will be out soon.
- Remember it's easier to stay disciplined and productive when you can see the beautiful pool you're going to dive into at the end of the week.
Tips
- Plan your days ahead so that you don't start your day planning and end up taking the overthinking detour that day.
Warnings
- Many scheduled times on your calendar that only involve you can be a breeding ground for excessive thought!
