According to Wikipedia, “productivity is the efficiency of production of goods or services expressed by some measure. Measurements of productivity are often expressed as a ratio of an aggregate output to a single input or an aggregate input used in a production process, i.e. output per unit of input, typically over a specific period of time.” Okay, wait… what?
Let’s try again… for me being “productive” is not about having the right apps on my phone, being motivated 100% of the time, having a few systems in place or spending every hour of every day doing things.
For me, productivity is deciding what works for me, in my life, knowing what my priorities are and enjoying my journey and having fun while doing it!
"Don’t be the only one standing in your way."
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO BE PRODUCTIVE?
Any effective and successful person knows the importance of productivity in their life. Most productive entrepreneurs are happy and healthy, which are the basis of a success.
Benefits of being productive:
- It will increase your purpose in life
- It will decrease unnecessary stressors and “busyness”
- Your priorities will be clearly understood
- You will have a clear distinction between your personal and business life
- It will help you grow and challenge yourself
- It will lift your mood and increase your happiness
“Either you run the day, or the day runs you.” - Jim Rohn
20 TIME WASTERS
- Not planning your day, your meals, your workflow or your family time
- Watching TV out of habit
- Sleeping late
- Not having clear To do list, priorities, goals or vision
- Scrolling through social media unintentionally
- Not being organised
- Distractions take away from your concentration
- Waiting for inspiration
- Procrastinating
- Complaining
- Comparing yourself to others
- Perfectionism keeps you from making progress and moving forward.
- Saying ‘yes’ to everything and everyone when you are already overwhelmed and allowing others to take your time.
- Perfectionism
- Multitasking
- Worrying about opinions of others
- Repeating the same mistakes
- The fear of failure
- Meetings about meetings
- Making other people’s problems or tasks your own
RULES AND HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL AND PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE
- Prioritise and plan (use your planner)
- Set boundaries
- Work SMARTER, not harder
- Get enough sleep
- Have a routine
- Delegate
- Take advantage of peak productivity time
- Be disciplined
- Say ‘no’
- Plan and schedule time
- Stay focused and motivated
- Get outside their comfort zones
"Fall in love with the process and the results will come."
WAYS TO BETTER MANAGE YOUR TIME
- Begin with clear focus and the vision you have for your life
- Time block your day for work and off time
- Schedule buffer time between meeting and activities
- Don’t multitask, focus on what you are busy with
- Set daily, weekly and monthly deadlines for yourself
- Set a routine that works for you and stick to it
- Prioritise and make main task lists
- Automate what you can and put systems in place that takes the load off
- Block out distractions
- Learn to say ‘no’ to things that take from you
- Use your planner
THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A ROUTINE
It is clear that a routine will reduces stress, it will also benefit your mental and physical health. Eating habits, exercise patterns, sleep schedules and drinking water can impact how you feel and function on a daily basis. Having a routine can be helpful in times of unpredictability, uncertainty, and stress.
Implementing a structure and routine to your day can give you a sense of control. It can also improve your focus, organisation, and productivity.
Let's start creating the life of our dreams!
Love, Littish xxx