16 Tips for Getting 90 Percent of Your Work Done Before Lunch

I have been trying to increase my productivity this year. In fact, I have looked at productivity like a pit crew looks at a race car.  I want to squeeze every little minute out of my day. So When I came across this article I was completely ecstatic.

I will be trying most of these starting this week --

Here are some of the take-homes --

1. Schedule your day the night before.

Every day, you should list all your tasks and when you're going to do them the following day. You will not be productive unless you plan out everything you're going to do the next morning.

Quick tip: Don't schedule too much. Keep your to-do schedule light to actually accomplish real work.

2. Clean your office the night before.

Clutter in your office creates distractions. A sticky note on your desk that says "Call Bob ASAP!" can throw off your whole day.

Showing up to work in a spic-and-span environment helps you to think clearer and work harder.

3. Wake up at an ungodly hour.

To really get stuff done, you've got to get up in time to make it happen.

I recommend anytime from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. If your morning routine takes a little longer, bump your wake-up time back a little more.

Obviously, you'll need to adjust your bedtime accordingly.

 

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