Author: Dean Bokhari / Source: Lifehack
A lack of productivity leads to a lack of happiness.
When you can’t see yourself making progress or getting things done, you get anxious and become stressful.
There are also tons of things that contribute to unhappiness here too: Facebook notifications, emails, texts, and chatty co-workers are just a small fraction of the disruptions we’re bombarded with.
These “little things” can stack up fast and lead to hampering your happiness and productivity levels.Learn how to be productive with the 11 tips below and reclaim your everyday productivity and your happiness, once and for all.
1. Be happy now
Life is too short. No matter what you’re doing or where you are, be happy now. Start by finding something to be grateful for; everyone has at least one thing to be grateful for.
Most of the world still has trouble getting access to clean drinking water… yhat means you can even be grateful for that bottle of Aquafina you’ve got on your desk right now.
2. Finish your day before it starts
Proper planning is the secret to peak productivity, and it’s also a good idea to set daily goals. Get yourself a planning tool and prioritize your daily tasks with it.
Here’s a smart technique on planning and prioritization: How to Prioritize Right in 10 Minutes and Work 10X Faster
3. Celebrate the small wins
Every time you check off a task from your to-do list, you release a “happy chemical” in your brain called dopamine. This gives you the motivation to move forward and do even more.
For example, after I finish writing this article and I’ve crossed it off my list of things to do today, I’ll get a nice burst of “happy chemicals” releasing in my brain. The best part? Zero side effects!
Learn from here: How To Celebrate Small Wins To Achieve Big Goals
4. Leverage like there’s no tomorrow
Look for ways to use the good old 80/20 rule by identifying tasks that you might be able to outsource or leverage out to a virtual assistant.
Stop wasting time doing things that don’t challenge you or ignite your passion. Hire out or automate anything and everything within your means.
Check out this guide to find out how to start to delegate: How to Delegate Work (the Definitive Guide for Successful Leaders)
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