7 Timeless secrets to unparalleled productivity
Do you ever feel unfulfilled at work? The feeling that you are always lacking proper energy and hence indulging in procrastination whenever applicable. Have you ever thought why is that so? How can you fix this bug that has been the making of your own personal choices and related environment? If not, then you have come to the right place.
We all know that our mind works in a very complex way. The complexities of this divine creation are baffling scientists even today, but we do know a few things that we can leverage.
“Neurons that fire together, wire together!”
This age-old understanding is a key factor that allows us to learn and create memories… and habits. The very process of habit creation is one of the most important ways to properly balance this 21st-century life which constantly juggles between Instagram reels and YouTube shorts.
Carve your habits to boost your objective, and reward yourself for the tasks well done. Soon your habits will provide the necessary discipline you need for better solutions to all your life’s problems.
Now how does all this fit in the corporate environment?
The correct attitude towards your work is driving the most important phase of your life. If you don’t love what you do, you can never eliminate the feeling residing deep in your mind:- that it’s work and not a fun activity. Work should be fun because our mind performs best when we keep it relaxed allowing things and experiences in a constant state of flow.
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”
- Steve Jobs
Now once you feel that you love what you do, the next important thing that comes is to organize yourself for optimizing your productivity. Here are a few tips that everyone can follow:
· Try to relax often, don’t forget to breathe in between
· Take gaps while working
· Take a stroll to clear your head
· Complete small tasks first: anything that takes less than 2 minutes should be done with the highest priority
· Keep a TODO list for your day, plan your day during the previous night.
· Stay hydrated. (Smartwatches nowadays come with a drink water reminder, which can be pretty useful).
· Try out the POMODORO TECHNIQUE for better time-management
All these small pieces of advice will help you carve a new habit-forming pattern that will help you take better control of your time and health.
Once you start implementing these new hacks in your day-to-day life, it will be difficult at first. You will miss out on a lot of stuff and might feel confused and frustrated at your inability to implement them. Just remember to forgive yourself often and try to relax as much as possible. Once you love what you do and form beneficial habits aligned to your goals you will be unrecognizable.
