The struggle to get things done is real. Whether you are the CEO of a company, a stay-at-home dad, a working mom, someone who is at the peak of their career, a student or just starting out on making some money – everyone has different sets of tasks to complete in a day.
And if you are like thousands (actually millions) out there, there’s always a day when you have either one or a bunch of tasks left to be done in a day. Just so you know – that’s absolutely fine.
No matter where you live – be it in the city, the countryside or even on an island, technology is an important element in your life. Of course, that’s the core reason why you are able to read The Cherticle.
But what’s been happening ever since we have been guided/tutored/supported/engulfed by technology is that now we rely on technology for most of our things.
And that’s where some of us have gone wrong.
No, we aren’t saying you need to get rid of technology. In fact, we want you to make the ‘smartest’ use of technology — such that it makes your life much more productive.
But to do that, you need to understand what personal productivity is and what you need to do to have a great personal productivity routine.
So let’s get started!
What really is personal productivity?
Productivity has become a buzzword. And many popular sources would have you believe that personal productivity is all about waking up early, doing multiple tasks in a day, setting up an aesthetic workstation and being able to work on fancy electronics.
To get started, personal productivity is none of the above.
In fact, personal productivity starts when you are able to get things done that are most important to you.
It does not matter if you are someone who’s making some money or staying at home to manage your family. At the Cherticle, we are considering productivity that anyone can achieve across industries and professions.
Now to level up how much you can achieve in a day, it’s important to ensure that you prioritize your health and then indulge in all your tasks.
This is because many people now believe that productivity is all about hustling. You may turn up some chill music and keep working throughout the day.
Personal productivity is not limited to only tasks you do to make your home cleaner and nicer. It’s also not about putting together a presentation for your team at every Zoom meeting.
Personal productivity is deeper. It’s also about the contentment of completing tasks on your list.
This is what takes us to what makes personal productivity important.
Why is Personal Productivity Important?
The work you do professionally helps you to build some money that you are able to use to fulfill your material goals.
But some confuse personal productivity with something that directly makes them some money.
While it’s a good thing to be able to make money off of productive habits, it’s also important to note that personal productivity is a larger concept. For us, it’s the internal manifestation of satisfaction.
It’s good to be ambitious and keep yourself constantly engaged in doing activities that bring monetary results. But to amp up your personal productivity, you need to consider it more an activity that makes you wealthier and not just richer.
Personal productivity is, thus, important to make you feel good about the things you have achieved. It also helps in boosting positivity in your life by making it easier to do daily things in your life.
Personal productivity is moreover a way to be able to build a systemic approach to your daily life. It helps you streamline things in your life, practise what makes you good and build not just a richer — but also a healthier life.
Now you know what personal productivity is and why it is important to know about it.
Now let’s see how you can improve your personal productivity.
How to improve personal productivity?
Empathize on growth
Not every task you do needs to bring some monetary gain. For improving personal productivity, try to include goals that can help you grow.
This could be learning a new skill for at least an hour a day or reading some textbooks that are different from your career path. This helps in expanding your thinking and broadening your perspective on different things in life.
Time your tasks
Dedicate time slots to each of your tasks. In this way, you can minimize instances in which you end up doing just a single task throughout the day.
But before you assign time slots for your tasks, consider how long each task would ideally take. Do not overestimate or underestimate the time that will be required to accomplish each task.
Concentrate on each task
Today we are constantly distracted by social media. But when you are trying to grow your personal productivity, it’s important to keep distractions away for some time.
This will ensure you are able to focus in-depth on the tasks you are doing and not invest the allotted time in social media or other distractions.
Take breaks
When you are scheduling your day, ensure you are keeping a few minutes for a break. Take your time to go out for a walk if you feel like it, play with your pet or even cook or do spend some time with your family.
Change your workspace
This is even more important for those working from home.
A change of scene is always good to get more things done. If you have a dedicated office at your home, sometimes take the liberty from the couch in the living area or balcony.
This would help you break the monotony of the day and bring some element of change to your routine.
Alright, that’s all for this blog on personal productivity. Remember to make the most out of your time and never feel that you have not done enough.
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