12 Easy Tips On Getting More Done In Less Time

12 Easy Tips On Getting More Done In Less Time

If you're running your own business, you know how stressful it feels on a daily basis. Especially when you are just starting out, it is inevitable that you handle all kinds of tasks - product creation, marketing, social media managing, customer inquiries, design and technical stuff on building your websites.

 To get less stressful at work or running your empire, very often it's about getting more work done in less time. If you can be more efficient with your workflow, then often you'll find that your job is far more manageable and much less stressful.

Below let us take a look at the 12 easiest and the most effective tips on how to get more stuff done in less time:

1. Don't have your first tea or coffee until you've done something productive. You have abundant level of energy especially when you wake up, it's not a good idea to supplement yourself with additional boosters that early. Likewise, don't check Facebook or any social media channels until later of the day. This keeps you proactive, motivated and prevents procrastination.
    
2. A smartwatch can prove to be a great way to get e-mails without losing yourself in Gmail. But make sure you set notifications strategically!
    
3. Want to really focus on writing or coding? Switch off the Wi-Fi. By making internet browsing less difficult, you reduce your chance of doing it.
    
4. Try moving your working day forward one hour. We naturally 'crash' at 4pm, so don't try to work through this natural slump of the day.
    
5. If you're prone to procrastination, try starting your to-do list with a task that you'll enjoy and that isn't too stressful. This way, once you've completed the first item, you'll be into the 'swing' of work and you'll be feeling much less stressed.
    
6. Do not leave tasks half-finished when you leave work. We hate 'unfinished business', our brain will create cognitive dissonance and that's why we hate "open loops". They stress us out until we mark it as completion.
    
7. Want to keep yourself productive and optimistic? Try using a positive affirmation as your online password!
    
8.  Multitasking has been shown in countless studies not to work. We are incapable of doing multiple tasks. So you should work sequentially by moving from one task to the other.
   Always focus on the 'why' of what you're doing. If you remember why it matters and you think about your long-term goals, then you'll be far more likely to stay focused.
    
9. Priming is a psychological technique you can use to put yourself in the right mood for what you're about to do. For instance, you can prime yourself for work by watching a clip from a film you find inspiring.
       
10. Listening to white noise can help you to be productive! Other good things to put in your ears are background chatter and also music tracks on loop.
     
11. Want a quick energy boost? Try consuming honey! This contains fructose and sucrose and the combination provides both long-term and short-term energy.