Productivity is an art more than anything else. Those who have mastered it at are reaping the rewards and benefits of life. Those who still haven’t mastered it are usually struggling to make ends meet.
The more productive you are, the better your life is. The less stress you have and the more free time you should have. If you’ve ever wondered why someone like Ariana Huffington is doing so much more in the same amount of time you have, it’s simply because she is more productive.
Mastering your time and productivity is never easy. However, it can be done with a little bit of effort and practice. In this post, I share 5 rules of super productive people:
1. Get out of your own head.
Excuses are the number one thing that makes people less productive. Putting things off till another day because something else came up is the worse thing that you can do. Productive people already know what things they plan on getting done before they start their day.
Plan out your days by telling yourself what you plan on achieving each day. Whether you finish in 2 hours or 10 hours, it doesn’t matter. You shouldn’t be able to leave or move on to something else until your priorities are completed.
2. Stop the bleeding.
Everyone has distractions, even the most productive and successful people in the world. However, that isn’t enough. You need to find a way to stop the bleeding. Point out your distractions and find a way to get them out of your life.
You need to take control of your life and your decisions. The moment you’re able to successfully do that, you will be instantly more successful.
3. They know how to let go.
When you start your own business, it’s really hard delegating tasks out to other people. I went through the same issue in my first company. I was terrified of letting others do something because I was afraid of them messing it up. I always wanted to be in control.
I quickly realized I would not only lose my sanity, but I wouldn’t be successful if I continued moving forward with this mentality. I instantly began hiring people who I trusted and I started delegating them tasks that they could handle. Within a few months, the results were noticeably visible.
4. Set a strict schedule.
Another reason why so many productive people thrive is because they have strict schedules. Figure out a routine that works for you and stick to it. For me, I like waking up early in the morning and working until the early evening. After that, I spend that time relaxing.
Find a schedule that works for you and stick to it. Don’t make any exceptions to it and you’ll automatically see yourself being very productive. If you do things on the fly, it’s going to be tough.
5. Take breaks.
If you want to be productive, you need to let your mind rests when it’s tired. The trick with taking breaks is that you can’t take them if they are too long. Instead, you need to plan out your breaks properly.
Taking a 15-30 minute break every 2 hours is a great thing to do. However, some people like working for 2-3 hours and taking a 1 hour break. That’s a horrible idea because you completely disconnect from your work and lose focus when you come back.
Conclusion
Being productive is a key characteristic for anyone that wants to be successful. In this post, I shared 5 rules of super productive people. What are some things that have helped you become extremely productive?
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