For almost all people, the presence of procrastination is an inevitable force. It is like an invisible virus that infects the human brain to stop working for a while, and whether we like it or not, defeating this is no easy battle. Here are a few ways you can finally win from productivity and eventually increase your work productivity.
Know your priorities
Perhaps you don’t know where to start. This is a hard thing to come by, starting anew. However, it’s the other way around if you know where you want yourself to head. Even with the gargantuan workload of yours, identify the things you really need, the things you don’t need yet, and lastly, the things you don’t even need in the first place.
For instance, your favorite YouTuber uploaded a new cat video at the same time your boss asks you to create a presentation urgently. It’s a no-brainer where to start from these two. Start with something that needs a full operation immediately. Cat videos are nice, but save it after-work. Nice things are worth the wait, they say.
Set a strict time management
Now that you know where to start, the next thing to identify is when. The iconic quote “Time is gold” is always correct, regardless of how cheesy it sounds. Create a timetable on how long each task should be made, every deadline being justifiable. Remember to treat time like your favorite game, start with the easy task up to the hardest. When you already set all of this, you’re good to go.
Eat healthily
Eating healthy foods is not only beneficial, but it’s also mandatory. Consume the appropriate meals for the entire day as supposed to the bad ones. One good example is to substitute chemical-infused energy drinks with apple. Apple boosts natural sugar that enables as an energizer for your body.
Fast food? Why not prepare food at home. There are thousands of great recipes that can be done in less than 5 minutes. It all takes a little bit of creativity and the determination to erase unnecessary toxins in your system.
Listen to good music
Listening to the music of your preference helps in amping your drive to work harder. It’s possible that you’re yawning or bored to death because everything seems bland. Music will make it colorful for you, at least aurally.
Take a nap
At the end of the day, perhaps what you need is a lot of rest. This only applies if you have 2-4 hours to no sleep at all. Take a rest or just a 15-minute nap. This is not an excuse to embrace procrastination. It’s all about maintaining the necessary energy needed by your body. Go for it. You need it. You might come as a much better, more complete person after it.
These being said, it’s important that the concepts discussed translate to your application. We, at CitiGlobal, are continuously trained to stay sharp and engaged as possible with your work. While a little dose of fun is essential, why not put transform this enjoyment to the thing you do full-time.
Or if you’re not that interested in the company you’re working for, why not find a company that emphasizes both fun and productivity environment at the same time. Make the jump at CitiGlobal! Send your resumes now at hr@citiglobal.com.ph.