How To Save Time And Boost Your Productivity

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What Are You Currently Doing To Make The Most Out Of Your Day?

We all want to get the most out of our day, so how do you save time and boost your productivity? I write about self-improvement, and I can tell you that there’s no way to grow and self- improve if you are not being productive with your time. It’s just not going to happen.

It is all about planning and setting priorities. Knowing what your plans for the day, week, the month is important. The more productive you are, the more time you will have to do the things you enjoy.

I am a planner and an organizer, so I function best when I know what I am doing and when. Having a toddler means I have to be flexible, but you get the idea.

Do you ever feel like you have so much work to do that you do not even want to get up from your desk or working space? Not even to get a glass of water or some fresh air?

I am that way.  Well, I used to be that way. I am much better now.

The healthier choice is to take a break at least once every hour. Get your eyes off the screen for at least 5 – 10 mins, drink water, stretch your legs. Your mind isn’t designed to work full force all day long. The brain is for processing, not storage.

I find that how you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of your day.  I like working at night when the house is quiet, but, I am only productive with my work is my day has gone as planned.

Here Are 10 Productive Life Hacks You Can Use Every Day To Help You Save Time And Boost Productivity

There are lots of ways. I have a great list of 15 ways, but I narrowed this down to 10 ways for you by combining some of the other five into the ones listed below. See? I am already helping you save time and boost productivity.

 1. Love What You Do

I usually save the best for last, but this should stay here at number one.

You have to love what you to maximize productivity. If you are not enjoying what you are doing then it is likely that your work will be counter-productive, or not reaching its full potential.

 2. Find Your Prime Time

Everyone has a time of day when they are most productive. For some it is early in the morning, others late at night. Whichever way, use that time of the day to work on your tasks. Allocate a realistic amount of time for you to start and complete at least one task during that time.

 3. Follow The Two-Minute Rule

This is something I learned from David Allen, a time management consultant and best-selling author. His two-minute rule is this: If you determine an action can be done in two minutes, you should do it right then. That way, you can cross it off your list immediately.

It really works and will help you not only procrastinate less but more efficiently.

4. Learn To Say No

I wrote a post on this which will help you tremendously. In it I explain why saying “no” can be one of the best things you do daily.  When you learn how to say no you will stop over-committing to things and feeling regret later.

 5. Don’t Multitask

One would think that multitasking would be the best way to save time and boost productivity but that is not true. It only makes the time you take for completing each task take longer. If you want to optimize your productivity, focus on one thing at a time.

 6. Prioritize, Prioritize, Prioritize

Figure out what the three most important tasks are that need completion and just do them. Plan and prioritize your tasks the night before so the next morning you have a clear picture of what needs to be done. This will not only motivate you but help you in goal setting and planning, I have a free goal setting guide you can download at then end of this post.

 7. Eliminate Distractions

If only it were so easy. I look at my phone a lot and have lots of tabs open on my laptop all the time. Try not to multitask or become distracted by other things while focusing on a task. We are all a work in progress. 🙂 – Click on the following link to learn: How to declutter your digital world.

8. Remove Clutter From Your Desk

I cannot work in a messy environment, I just can’t. It makes me feel all scatterbrained. All the clutter is a distraction for me. How about you?  Does decluttering your desk help you feel like you are more organized? Ready to work?

 9. H20

Staying hydrated throughout the day will help you keep your energy levels up. I don’t drink as much water as I should but I am getting better at it. I love adding a few drops of lemon to my water to give it a better taste and instant boost.

 10. Turn Off Social Media

When I am working on a particular task or need to meet a deadline I turn off my social media.

Do you ever feel like you are swamped with Facebook notifications and WhatsApp alerts? Turn these off or keep your phone out of sight. In order to save time and boost your productivity, you can also allocate time in your day to spend on social media. You can click on the pin below to save this post without having to go directly to your Pinterest page. 🙂 Efficient right?

It is important though to stick to those times. Is it hard? – yes, but when you make it a habit, you won’t miss it at all. It is amazing how many hours in the day you can gain by staying off social media.

That’s How You Save Time and Boost Productivity!

These ten tips and suggestions on how to save time and boost your productivity are not set in stone. They are guidelines in order to get you started on the best way to be and stay productive. You might find that some work for you and others don’t.

Your daily life, routine, and schedule will be factors that you need to take into consideration when implementing these tips. Prioritizing and eliminating should become a daily habit.

Do you have additional ways that save time and boost your productivity? Please share them with me in the comments section below.