4 Smart Hacks that Will Boost Your Productivity

Get more done with minimal effort

Sometimes you feel like you could have done more.

Written more words on that piece that you submitted. Made a few extra calls to prospective clients. Send a couple more emails than you did.

And all of these eventually make you feel as though you have wasted your day. You log off from your computer feeling unsatisfied, thinking that you could have done more.

This is a familiar feeling that so many go through on a daily basis. Productivity is unique in that each and every person experiences it differently. What works for you, may not work for others and vice versa.

There are numerous ways and methods to boost your productivity. Here are 4 smart hacks that can help you achieve more. All these only take a few minutes, so let’s have a look:

The authors share that by scheduling an activity in your calendar, you are taking control of your attention by making time for the things that matter. By marking your calendar for tasks, you are making a commitment to yourself that you’re going to do it.

Moreover, when you schedule tasks and events in your calendar — you will not forget as you will receive a notification that serves as a useful reminder. That way, you don’t need to rake your brains to think of what you’re going to do next.

This might sound like a whole lot of work, but just hear me out. Whenever we try to remember large amounts of information, we tend to use more energy — which makes us feel tired faster.

By taking notes instead, our brain doesn’t need to remember many things and a lesser amount of energy is exerted. Plus, documenting everything gives you a record that you can go back to anytime.

One of the big upsides of taking notes is that it keeps you alert and engages your mind. With an active mind and body, you decide what ideas and points that you want to highlight and take note of. Having organized…

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