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If you find yourself spending too much time procrastinating, instead of tackling the task
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at hand, you're in a major need of some productivity hacks that help you get in the
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zone, be less lazy, and maximize your day. Luckily, we have all the answers you need
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So let's jump right in and uncover 10 useful tips to follow. 1
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Distractions It's so easy to get distracted from a text, social media, workplace gossip, or an interesting website
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So the first step to stop wasting time is to ditch your biggest distractions
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For most of us, the biggest disturbance is our smartphone. So try using a site-blocking app, or simply turn your phone off until you've finished
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your work. 2. Get organized Everyone's sense of organization is different. The main point, however, is to keep your work neat and your folders tidy so that you
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don't waste valuable time searching for information needed to complete a task
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In addition, you could organize your tasks by creating a long-term and short-term to-do list. 3
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Schedule your time Your time is precious. To make sure you get the most out of your time, add time allocations to your daily plan
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For example, you may want to wake up in the morning and spend an hour working out, making
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breakfast, or catching up on the news. Then when you get to work, you could schedule in one hour to complete a report before you
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check your emails and complete any other tasks. 4. Tackle must-do tasks first It's easy to keep putting off your most
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important task, mainly because you're scared of getting it wrong. However, there's never going to be a good time
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So tackle your most essential and hardest task before you move on to anything else. 5
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Delegate like a boss Unless you're superhuman, you won't be able to handle everything
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So it's imperative to delegate or outsource jobs. This will help you focus on the projects that you're good at without letting menial tasks
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get in the way. 6. Invest in your health Believe it or not, what you eat and drink
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does have a knock-on effect on your productivity. Greasy and heavy foods will leave you feeling sluggish, while wholesome snacks will keep
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you fueled throughout the day. A little bit of exercise will also keep your blood pumping, and it will help you feel more
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energized and productive. 7. Set goals You should regularly set yourself goals and
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deadlines to work towards and achieve. For example, if you want to ace an exam or get a promotion, you'll need to create actionable
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steps to help you meet your objectives. 8. Stop multitasking The benefits of multitasking are actually
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a myth. Research over the past decade has shown that consistently switching between tasks can cause
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mental blocks and lower your IQ. While it's hard to avoid multitasking in a busy environment, it's important to try
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and focus on one project at a time. 9. Take regular breaks Bored of sitting in the same spot, going
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over the same work? We don't blame you. To help you lift your mood, take regular breaks to avoid slumping into a sleepy state of mind
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You can also add some rewards into the mix. For example, if you work for 40 minutes straight and manage to complete your task, reward yourself
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with one of your favorite biscuits. 10. Have a clean working environment Having a clean working environment will keep
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you away from distractions. This can include an empty inbox, a tidy filing cabinet, and an organized desk area
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It's best if you tidy up once you've finished for the day so that you can start fresh the
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following morning. Now that you're well-equipped with the best ways to be productive, you'll be much more
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prepared in any school or work environment. But if you're looking for more tips and tricks, visit CareerAddict.com for more advice
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