Work smarter, not harder: 5 ways to be more productive at your job
Looking for a way to increase your productivity while trying to prevent burnout? Don't worry, you aren't the only one wishing for the roadmap to save your time and energy while still focusing on your career goals. The key to excel at any workplace is to work smarter, not harder! While we're sure this is not something you are hearing for the first time, it is important to actually start employing this theory at your work. If you are unsure how to move forward, we've got your back! Here are 5 ways you can start to work smarter, not harder at your job.
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Ways to become a smart worker
1) Plan ahead
By planning ahead you can effectively prioritize your work and spend your valuable time on tasks according to their importance. If you make a calendar at the start of the month or the week, you will have a clear understanding of what your day will entail and you can jump right into the pressing matters on the day of. Additionally, when you accomplish the set tasks it will lead to a feeling of accomplishment.
2) Keep your to-do list short
It is important to be precise and realistic about how much you can execute in a given day. If your to-do list is longer than what is achievable you are doing nothing but setting up for failure and its resultant disappointment. Rather, keep a concise and short to-do list where you'll be able to the small goals that you've set up for yourself.
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3) Hone your communication skills
Having strong communication and collaboration skills is extremely crucial to be able to work smartly. If you are able to communicate effectively, the projects and tasks that you are responsible for will flow smoothly. It is important to have an open and honest line of communication with both people working under you and your superiors so as to successfully complete a project in the given time frame.
4) Quit multitasking and focus on one task at a time
Contrary to what you may have been led to believe, multi-tasking doesn't really work! At least not in the long run. If you are in a time crunch, sure, you can partake in multiple tasks at a time but don't make it a habit. It is better to focus on one task at a time so that you can put all your energy towards it and then you can take a break and give your brain time to rest and recuperate before starting the next one.
5) Set short deadlines
Setting strict deadlines for your work will not only help you stay focused on the task at hand but will also help you manage the project and stay on top of the scheduled timeline in the long run. If you set short deadlines, you are more likely to be able to adhere to them as it will most likely eliminate the chance of you losing track or forgetting something. Also, completing a task with respect to the timeline set for it creates a sense of accomplishment and the shorter the task, the more chances of feeling that accomplishment. And at the end of the day, it is that feeling of achievement that keeps us motivated to work harder.
Whether you want to lower your work pressure or you are looking to increase your efficiency, by using these techniques at work you can improve your performance as well as job satisfaction and become a valuable asset to your organisation.
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