We all want to be more efficient, right? You want to get to the end of the workday and feel as if you’ve crossed a bunch of items off your to-do list. Who doesn’t? Here are some ways to have a more productive day at the office:
Have the right office products and furniture. At Strive Workplace Solutions, we know that the right furniture and supplies can make all the difference when it comes to employee wellness and productivity. Learn more about all of the ways we can help your workplace de-clutter, de-stress, improve ergonomics and pave the way for everyone to have a great day at work.
Have the right office products and furniture. At Strive Workplace Solutions, we know that the right furniture and supplies can make all the difference when it comes to employee wellness and productivity. Learn more about all of the ways we can help your workplace de-clutter, de-stress, improve ergonomics and pave the way for everyone to have a great day at work.
Find some distraction-free time. Studies also show that you can be more productive by minimizing distractions while you’re focusing on one task. If you can, schedule blocks of time for concentrated work at a time of the day when you’re most productive. If it’s feasible, limit or turn off phone, e-mail and other online alerts. Limit interruptions by people to only what’s absolutely necessary. Make time to do some important work while you’re alone at home or at the office. Even with open office setups, we can help carve out places where workers can go to focus.
Stop multitasking all day long. You may think that multitasking will make you more productive, but it rarely does. The research is clear: As humans, our brains simply weren’t designed for effectively doing more than one task at a time. Focusing on one task — giving it your full attention — can produce better results than trying to get more than one thing done at a time.
Communicate clearly. Make sure your texts, emails and documents are clear. Before you hit send, print or copy, reread what you wrote to make sure it is clear in directions and sets the right tone. Think of any unanswered questions that you can proactively answer as well. Also, make sure that others feel comfortable letting you know when they don’t understand something.
Develop routines. Routines are powerful tools for everyone from babies and children to business owners and CEOs. Scientific studies show that following a general routine each day can help people be happier, healthier and more efficient and productive.
Take breaks. You can’t be on the go continually. You need downtime to allow yourself to enjoy something else, and you need mental and physical breaks, including real vacations. You need something to look forward to other than work. Research shows that more Americans are skipping vacations or doing some work during vacation time — but that this can lead to burnout, less focus and productivity. Take a vacation — even if it’s at home — and resist the urge to check e-mails.
Stop multitasking all day long. You may think that multitasking will make you more productive, but it rarely does. The research is clear: As humans, our brains simply weren’t designed for effectively doing more than one task at a time. Focusing on one task — giving it your full attention — can produce better results than trying to get more than one thing done at a time.
Communicate clearly. Make sure your texts, emails and documents are clear. Before you hit send, print or copy, reread what you wrote to make sure it is clear in directions and sets the right tone. Think of any unanswered questions that you can proactively answer as well. Also, make sure that others feel comfortable letting you know when they don’t understand something.
Develop routines. Routines are powerful tools for everyone from babies and children to business owners and CEOs. Scientific studies show that following a general routine each day can help people be happier, healthier and more efficient and productive.
Take breaks. You can’t be on the go continually. You need downtime to allow yourself to enjoy something else, and you need mental and physical breaks, including real vacations. You need something to look forward to other than work. Research shows that more Americans are skipping vacations or doing some work during vacation time — but that this can lead to burnout, less focus and productivity. Take a vacation — even if it’s at home — and resist the urge to check e-mails.
