8 Tips to Supercharge your Day

Have you ever felt constantly distracted?

Time just runs by and you can’t seem to get anything done?

Already bored?

Whether you are a student with deadlines, working at an office or an entrepreneur juggling like a circus, being efficient and effective is something we all desire. Take a look at these 8 Tips so you can zoom throughout your day with less stress!

1. Prioritize

Have you ever heard of the power of planning? Just like any superhero, you begin your day with a roadmap, a to-do list, a checklist if you will, to map out what needs to be accomplished. Set realistic goals for yourself. Make sure you know how long each task takes so you can effectively work through it. Set out the must do’s, the like to do’s and the world is not going to end if I don’t get it done today. This provides a sense of direction and helps allocate your time and resources. 

2. Pomodoro Technique

I bet you have heard about it? Probably haven’t used it? Or have you? Well, this is when you break your work into focused intervals such as 25 minutes and then a short break. This can help you maintain your concentration and prevent burnout. (Cause we don’t want to get there). This is a simple tool to help you maintain mental clarity. It’s good to take breaks – it actually makes you think outside the box when you come back to work. 

3. The Email Monster

Yes, you’ve seen it. Probably your emails are piling up like the returns at Costco. Schedule for a specific time such as 15 mins to an hour that you will check and respond to your emails.

4. Utilize Task Management Tools

Technology has now been the secret in us doing more. With the help of technology it can help to plan and organize your tasks such as project management tools like Notion – find a system that works for you and invest in it. This will ensure you can stay organized, prioritize the important items and action them. No one wants chaos, we all want clarity. 

5. Delegation

Sometimes in life, you can’t do everything yourself. Even though we want to – we just can’t. Delegating tasks to others can be helpful which will allow you to focus on tasks that are high priority and that you enjoy. 

6. Implement the Two-Minute Rule

Yes, just two minutes. If it takes and I repeat, if it takes less than 2 minutes or even 2 minutes and 2 seconds – DO IT! Don’t let it sit and rot til tomorrow. Do it now. Stop procrastinating and accumulate all these 2 minute items so that it turns into an hour’s worth of work. It’s too overwhelming. Be quick and effective throughout the day. 

7. Practice Mindfulness and Breaks

This is imperative if you want a good day. You don’t want to be overwhelmed and you don’t want to be caught up in a headache. Taking breaks and moments of calmness can help rejuvenate your mind. This enhances overall productivity. Take a walk, take a breath and take a sip of water – all these items can help promote mental clarity leaving you as productive as an apple. 

8. Create a Distraction-Free Zone

What distracts you? Look around you. If there is something distracting, move it away from you. Is there a TV in your room – go to a different room. Is there too much mess on your desk? Opt to organize it! Phone keeps on buzzing? Turn off the notifications! When you have an environment that is distraction free – this helps to increase your concentration and efficiency. 

Rakstars, remember that productivity is not about getting everything done within a short period of time. It’s about doing what matters most in an effective and efficient way. Add these productivity hacks to your daily routine and see if these tips can help you. Experiment and adapt to your workflow. See what works. You don’t have to incorporate everything but keep with the ones that resonate with you.

Happy Productivity!