Not being productive at work is one of the main problems that everyone runs into at some point. Lifehack said that lack of productive focus at work can lead to missed deadlines and opportunities. And it can also lead to more serious issues like demotion or even termination.
So are you one of those people who are having troubles by being less productive at work? These 5 tips that could give you more focus:
1. Turn on your passion for work with music — but make sure it's pure instrumental.
"Music helps productivity," The American Express stated. The mistake is when people try to listen to it with lyrics. The lyrics of the song can be distracting especially to someone that needs to read and write.
2. Keep social media to a minimum unless you're actually using it for work.
Social media like Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook are all distractions that can prevent you from concentrating on your priority. You can check them the very first thing in the morning and during lunch breaks but try to ignore them during your work hours.
3. Minimize multitasking.
You might think that multitasking is a skill that every modern worker must expect to possess but countless studies show that it can also limit productivity. You might need to multitask, sometime during the day. But if it's possible, focus only on just one task at a time.
4. Take a break.
If you think you've pushed yourself too hard already, take small breaks and walk around for a minute. If you have a dog with you, you can also walk with him outside your workplace.
5. Have enough rest.
MailOnline stated that, "those who slept for six hours or less a night were notably less productive than those who got seven or eight hours' sleep." This was according to the study carried out by researches from Cambridge University and Rand Europe for more than 21,000 employees.
Even when it's the hardest, always try to be productive. Learn to conquer the things that distract you from being successful in reaching your career goals.
