Tops Tips to Stay Productive
By Alan Olsen

No matter what a person’s career entails he or she wants to be productive. When
you are the most productive you can be that’s when you typically reach your
greatest levels of success. Productivity can be measured in many different ways, but
typically when you’re productive you get required tasks done in the most effective
and efficient way possible. Everyone wants to become more productive, whether in
their job or in life. So what things should you focus on in order to maintain your
productivity? Here are some top tips to keep in mind, including suggestions from
some of the top leaders in the business world.
Stay Focused and Prioritize Your Time
One of the top things you can do to be productive is to stay focused on what you’re
doing. That means you avoid getting caught up in other things going on around you,
or with other tasks and responsibilities that you know will come up later. Stay in the
moment and finish your current task before moving to the next one. That being said,
no one is fortunate enough to have just one thing to worry about. Therefore, you
need to prioritize your responsibilities and dedicate the appropriate amount of time
to each task that must be completed.
Don’t Let Email Kill Your Day
One specific task that many people spend hours on is checking and answering email.
Of course, email is part of life and you have to address it, but people often waste
hours of precious time every day stuck with this tedious task. Many people have
found much greater productivity by waiting to answer emails towards the end of the
day so they can give their greatest focus on more important tasks at the beginning of
the day.
A Few More Suggestions
Here are some other common suggestions. Don’t wait for the perfect conditions in
order to get started on a project. Keep your work area organized. A messy
workspace will cause stress and prevent you from organizing your thoughts and
actions. Keep set routines. Try to limit your meetings and learn not to say yes to
every request. Don’t try to multi-task, and get things done right the first time.
Leadership Examples
So what do some of the world’s top business leaders have to say about being
productive? Larry Page, one of the cofounders of Google, suggests using more one-
on-one face-to-face time instead of unnecessary group meetings. Famous author,
Stephen King says the most important factor for him to remain productive is to be
consistent. Richard Branson, the head of Virgin Group, swears by exercise. In fact, he
claims it’s the most important thing he does, giving him an additional four hours of
productive time every day. Ram Shriram, Google, says the best way for him to be
productive is to keep track of his performance daily. Meantime Career Education
Corp. CEO Gary E. McCullough says time is extremely valuable, which means he
always tries to limit the amount of time he gives people to exactly half of what they
ask for. These are just a few tips to help you be more productive. One more thing to
keep in mind: always remember to get enough sleep.
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