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\"dog-distraction\"<\/p>\n

Were you distracted by that photo? It\u2019s ok my feelings weren\u2019t hurt. In fact, I knew you would be because people love distractions. That\u2019s why you check your phone, Facebook and email multiple times during the day.<\/p>\n

According to business insider<\/a> we are only productive about 3 days a week with close to 40% of your typical working week considered to be unproductive.<\/p>\n

Below is a list of 5 Things Productive People Do<\/h2>\n

1. Outsource to create time<\/h3>\n

Time is precious and you should be spending it with the people that matter to you most whether it\u2019s a loved one, mates or your pet dog. Getting someone to do the little things such as clean the house or cook you some homemade meals can save you valuable time. Thousands of Airtaskers are doing just that \u2013 check out how they\u2019re helping people save time here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RELATED READ: How To Use Online Outsourcing
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2. Manage your mood<\/h3>\n

Productive people start the day in the right headspace allowing them to focus on the goal at hand. If you\u2019re late to work or didn\u2019t\u2019 get enough sleep, you\u2019ll be playing catch-up all day. It\u2019s important to have a routine and keep up the mood all day by taking breaks, eating regularly and sleep \u2013 that is the most important.<\/p>\n

3. Cut down your to-do list<\/h3>\n

Every morning or the night before, write your to-do list for the day ahead and then cross off half the items. You could be left with one thing getting finished but that\u2019s better than having three things started but not completed. Spreading yourself too thin won\u2019t help you focus on the biggest picture.<\/p>\n

4. Clean their desks<\/h3>\n

Cleanliness is important, not just because it looks nice but you also come into a work environment that is not cluttered and provides you with a space for more creative thinking. Plus your co-workers would probably appreciate it too!<\/p>\n

5. Block your workload<\/h3>\n

Also called sprint work, blocking your working time into 30-60 minute blocks will allow you to power through tasks and also take those necessary breaks to wake up the body and take a moment to step back.<\/p>\n

Got any other useful productivity tips? Let us know in the comments below.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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