This month's wellness theme is Practical Productivity!
Being productive is not just limited to finishing your work, but organizing your tasks, building relationships within the office, and being able to manage your time effectively, as well as learning new skills, such as multitasking and being able to block out distractions. Everyone can learn ways to be more productive:
- Set clear objectives and priorities
- Try the SMART goal technique (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound). Focus first on the "SMT"; resolving the SMT gives you a specific goal, precise measures and a timeline by which you will deliver. This is clarity. "A" tests confidence, and "R" tests importance.
- Establish routine and structure
- Time-blocking is a practical method where you allocate blocks of time for different tasks, creating a visual structure for your day. This approach can help maintain focus on the task at hand and reduce the tendency to multitask.
- Eliminate distractions
- Distractors fracture concentration, significantly decreasing the quality and quantity of work produced. Identifying and mitigating distractions is critical.
- Cultivate a growth mindset
- Cultivating a growth mindset involves several practices. Keeping a journal can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and tracking progress. Embrace criticism, and choose to see it as valuable feedback that will help you grow.
To view the full Forbes article, "Practical Steps to Boost Your Productivity" by Ricky Muddimer, click here.