No matter where you are from, there’s a similarity in how we all begin our day. You may rise to the sound of the alarm on the nightstand, pull the curtains, look outside the window for some time, make your bed and then get ready for the day.

But then has it ever happened to you that as you were about to start working, you get distracted by the news, your social media feed or even by the latest shows on the streaming service you have subscribed to.

Well, that’s alright.

But if you are unable to be productive on most days, then it needs to be addressed right now. And to do that, we will help you to be productive.

Whether you are someone who loves working from home or need to get into the habit of being productive, this article will help you get into some productive habits.

But before that, let’s dig a little deep into the importance of being productive every day.

Why You Should Be Productive Every Day?

One of the biggest reasons for being productive every day is to be able to achieve your goals in the long run.

Most of us wish to achieve some goals later in life. But to accomplish those goals, it’s important to set smaller goals. And even if you do not have any long term goals, for now, being productive every day is essential to leading a life that is healthy and one that inspires those around you.

However, when trying to be productive every day, it’s alright if you happen to miss out on some tasks. To be productive, while it’s important to be consistent, it's also important to acknowledge that not every day you may feel like doing a certain task.

And if you pressurize yourself into doing a task, then there are chances that the quality of the task will not be at par.

So let’s start by knowing all the tips that will help you be productive every day of your life.

🎯 Set your goals the day before

To make the best of your time the moment you wake up, ensure that you are already prepared from the day before. For this, you need to dedicate at least half an hour each evening to prepare for the next day.

Buy yourself a notebook and write down all that you wish to accomplish the next day. It’s even better if you are familiar with digital note taking methods or use an app to create your to-do list because it’s always available on the go and you can see it anytime and anywhere.

🖥 Focus on the work, not the output

Most people tend to focus on perfection when they are working on something. If you are an artist or a graphic designer, you may want to make your art or designs so perfect that it awes everyone. If you are a writer, you may want to write a perfect essay that has everyone talking about it.

But it is when trying to make something perfect that we become engrossed in editing our work more than it should be. We make personal judgements about the work we do and ultimately the entire day goes into creating or producing the work.

While it’s good to put in your best effort and do your work, it’s important to keep some room for improvement in your work. Overthinking and overanalyzing the work you do to derive the perfect version of it may not be the most productive way to complete your tasks.

Give your full focus on the work you do and avoid making it perfect. While you may want to come up with different versions of your work – it’s okay if you do it unless you are not dedicating the entire day to just completing one task.

⏰ Keep some surplus time

When trying to make your schedule for the day, keep at least some time extra for each task. So this means that if you are planning to dedicate 40 minutes to complete the research for your upcoming project, add 10 more minutes to this task.

This gives some extra time for you to get your work done and avoid overlapping it with some other work.

🥰 Give yourself a break

It’s crucial that you allot time to yourself where you can take a walk, take in some sunshine and enjoy amidst nature. These could be anywhere between 10 to 15 minutes apart from mealtime recess.

Give yourself time to relax amidst a busy workday. And while you do that, skip overthinking about the work you are doing.

📱Unplug social media

Social media is unavoidable these days. And if you are someone who is always distracted by social media in between your work, then this tip is for you.

We wouldn’t tell you to keep off social media. In fact, if you know how to use it properly, then it can be a good gateway to knowledge that you need to know to apply in your daily life or even work.

But what’s important to realize is that to be productive, you need to assign dedicated time for social media. Many say that social media is a distraction. However, if you are able to control when and how you use it, it can be a powerful channel to grow.

To be productive, keep in mind that you would check social media only when it is not interfering with your work. For this, we recommend that you check your social media

Either once every two hours or at specific intervals of time that is convenient to you.

⚖️ Put an end to comparison

We live in a highly competitive world. We are constantly trying to outdo our friends, siblings and sometimes ourselves.

While having a competitive spirit is good, it may also hamper our work in the short term.

Here’s why.

When we are trying to compare ourselves with others, we tend to look at what the other person has achieved. We overlook their struggle, their personal story, their age and the demography they are from.

It’s always good to be ambitious and look up to people who have done great things.

But that shouldn’t mean you are constantly comparing yourself with someone else and with their victories.

Everyone has their own personal journey and their own struggles.

So when in the middle of your work, you stop and reflect at what the other person has already achieved and you are still behind them, then it makes you feel low about yourself.

Ultimately you lose the time that you could have otherwise used to complete your work.

💡 Accept failure and move on

Thinking too much about a time when your work was not good enough? Then you need to stop thinking about your failure and move on.

It is possible that in the middle of the day, some work that you have done does not work out. Perhaps your boss doesn't give it a green flag or your clients do not approve of it.

And that’s when you start taking your failure on an emotional level.

One of the most important things to being productive in your daily life is to accept failure, take some time to analyze what went wrong and then try to focus on improving it.

Avoid overthinking about your failure. It’s only when you start focusing on improving the same thing or work again is when your failure can be made actionable.

To be productive, keep in mind that your persistence and ability to learn from your failure and mistakes is what is important to keep you doing better and be productive.

✉️ To wrap up

Give the above tips a try and observe how it helps you start your day on a positive note and become productive. We are sure you will be able to observe quite a few changes very soon.

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