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Valeria SMM manager

In this article, I'm not going to give you tips on how to be productive and work late into the night to get all your tasks done. After all, if this happens, it's not about productivity at all. Rather, it shows your inability to manage your time efficiently and effectively.

In this article, we're going to figure out what affects our productivity. And what are the ways to increase it.

First, let's talk about the basic and fundamental things. Without them, you won't be able to increase your productivity, and you won't be able to maintain it at the current level you have either.

After all, if you dig deeper, ignoring these basic and fundamental things often leads to the so-called “burnout” we hear about so often.

And I want to start with the daily routine. You might not think what this has to do with anything, but let's analyze it in detail.

What you do on a daily basis has a great impact on your mood, state of mind, and, as a result, productivity.

Yes, our lives are unpredictable. Yes, you cannot influence the weather, the political situation, the behavior and reactions of other people. Many things are out of our control.

But there are things you can influence. And no one can do it but you.

This is your routine. This is your daily routine (or at least a small part of it).

Routine is your island of stability and predictability in an unstable and unpredictable world.

• Quality sleep

It is the foundation of your well-being and, as a result, your efficiency and productivity in all areas of your life. It's important to make sure that your routine is well-established and that you get quality sleep.

• A balanced diet

I'm not going to talk about the importance of eating well now, you've heard and known about it a hundred times. But for the sake of experimentation, try to eat a healthy and balanced diet for two weeks - and after analyzing your condition, you will draw your own conclusions. I am sure the result will not be long in coming.

• Physical activity

Find a sport you enjoy and spend 1-2 hours a day doing it. Let this time become your anti-stress and a way to get rid of negative emotions. Sometimes our work is always very stressful and it is much better to release negative emotions by boxing, dancing, etc. than by your favorite colleagues )))

• Quality sleep

It is the foundation of your well-being and, as a result, your efficiency and productivity in all areas of your life. It's important to make sure that your routine is well-established and that you get quality sleep.

• A balanced diet

I'm not going to talk about the importance of eating well now, you've heard and known about it a hundred times. But for the sake of experimentation, try to eat a healthy and balanced diet for two weeks - and after analyzing your condition, you will draw your own conclusions. I am sure the result will not be long in coming.

• Physical activity

Find a sport you enjoy and spend 1-2 hours a day doing it. Let this time become your anti-stress and a way to get rid of negative emotions. Sometimes our work is always very stressful and it is much better to release negative emotions by boxing, dancing, etc. than by your favorite colleagues )))

Productivity is largely a reflection of our attitude to work and tasks. How we approach our responsibilities, how much we value our achievements, and how we perceive our work all affect our productivity.

• The first thing that is important for increasing productivity is effective time and resource management.

Reconsider how you accomplish tasks, whether you prioritize them, and the total amount of work that needs to be done.

Be able to focus and not “jump” from task to task. Because the fact that you do them at night, without getting enough sleep and “suffering” from a lot of tasks, does not always mean that you are highly productive and hardworking )))

Sometimes it can be a simple lack of time management and your inability to effectively complete tasks during working hours.

And here task decomposition will help us. After all, procrastination occurs when you don't divide a task, and it remains voluminous and unrealistic to complete.

Divide it into micro-tasks and cross off completed items from the list. This will give you an additional feeling that the task is “progressing” and you will clearly see the stages of its completion. This, in turn, will motivate you to finish faster.

• The next tip is to take risks more easily and not be afraid of responsibility.

Most people overestimate risks and underestimate rewards. Sometimes it's worth taking on challenges and trying new things to adapt to change faster.

Try new tasks that you may not even know how to do.

This will not only help you improve your skills, but after completing such tasks, your intrinsic motivation will become the best engine of productivity.

• And now my favorite advice: learn to relax!

Quality free time is the key to your productivity at work.

Our life is a challenge nowadays. So fill your life with emotions, new experiences, and activities.

Burning deadlines are not going to disappear, nor is the flow of important tasks. But if you're tired and completely burned out, you can't even think about any productivity gains. So be able to find a balance between work and personal time. And say “no” at the right time.

• And another little tip from me - add a little inspiration vibe to your workplace.

Turn on your favorite music, make sure you are comfortable, make some delicious tea or a delicious gin and tonic, whoever likes.

And now that we have established a routine and the basic things that affect our state, let's move on to the most interesting thing: how to increase our productivity?

P.S. BUT DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE STATE OF THE BALLMER PEAK

And remember, “it's okay” to get tired, cry, get upset.

And even if you suddenly feel like dropping everything and going to the forest to live in a dugout, that's okay too. )))) Sometimes we need to allow ourselves to express our emotions and accept them.