Becoming Productive in the Workplace

Having trouble Increasing Productivity at work?

Becoming productive is not as easy as it sounds, especially if you already have trouble staying on task. Being able to identify key problem areas is the first way to increase workplace productivity. Is there a long list of tasks to complete? Is multitasking being done, feeling like barely anything has been completed? If there was a yes answer to any of these questions, then productivity may be low. Staying productive can be daunting for some, but it is a hurdle that can be jumped.

Keep the multitasking at a minimum and keep your workplace free of unwanted stress and drama.

Multitasking, parents know this term well. Sometimes this can bleed into work. Multitasking seems like a viable way of keeping up with the tasks. But multitasking is hurting productivity rates. Computers are best left to handling the multitasking of the day. Unlike humans, computers do not get distracted with day to day activities. Instead of putting smaller tasks together, keep them separated. Slow down and complete one task at a time.

Workplace drama causes unwanted stress. The unwanted stress can bring on burnout. Employers and employees do not gain from a burned-out employee. This can bring on the drama and stress in the workplace. This is where negotiation training can come into play. Taking this training will better help the whole workplace. It will not just cease the drama, but also increase productivity. Employees that get along together will keep productivity up.

How to handle little distractions, big distractions, and more

Distractions in the workplace can seem daunting. One minute you're working away, and then your brain takes a little detour, and now the distractions start. You start to lose focus, but wait, there are ways to get past these types of distractions. Make lists of distractions instead. The mind wanders during the eight hours of work, it happens to even the most productive people. Making a list and being able to analyze those distractions later in the day gives back the power of productivity. It has been written down but, will not be forgotten.

Breaks are not all bad—in fact it helps to get focus back on the task. When beginning to take breaks, keep in mind that scheduled breaks are the best. Getting to the office or where work is, be ready with a schedule of when to take breaks. Not an hour-long break, but a few short minutes, this keeps productivity high.

There are many more habits that can be formed to keep productivity up. Being able to form these habits will ensure productivity comes naturally. Keep decisions low to have more time for the big decisions. Break daunting task into smaller tasks to keep procrastination at bay.

Manage the time wisely

There are twenty-four hours in a day, seems like a lot of hours, but in a day we hear all too often 'there isn't enough time in the day to complete the task'. However, when the time has been managed, there is enough time in the day. Use a two-minute rule for the smaller tasks. If the task can be completed in two minutes or less, complete that task first.

Learn to say no!

Sometimes the feeling of saying yes is easier to say than no. But these yes answers to help others out can be hurting productivity. If Sally wants to know if she can get help with the spread sheet, instead of saying yes and leaving work, let her know where she can find help.

Being productive does not have to be hard. It can be learned.

Becoming a productive employee or employer will ensure that the work that has been done and reflects the time that was spent on it. Stop multitasking and begin time managing instead. Form good habits to keep productivity in the workplace up and remember to take a scheduled break.