It’s just about that time of the day. You are at work, but are you working? Every now and again, we all fall victim to our lazier, distracted tendencies. Here at NX Direct, we want to put an end to the mid-day office lull and promote high energy work ethic every day. That’s why we’ve outlined our top 19 tips for boosting productivity in the workplace and becoming the best you can be.
- Coffee, coffee, coffee.
- Fill the silence with the perfect Spotify playlist.
- Don’t like music while you work? Try out a podcast, it will keep your mind sharp and push you through some of the more mundane and tedious tasks of the day.
- Take regular breaks- walk around the office, chat with your coworkers, take a step outside.
- Re-fill that water bottle again, and again. Stay hydrated, focused, and sharp.
- Fuel yourself with snacks that will energize you, not drain you.
- If digits and spreadsheets are consuming your mind, take a news reading break.
- Office lighting is key- not too dark, not oppressively bright, stick with natural light.
- Set small goals for yourself- “I will go to lunch after XXX assignment,” “I will take a break in 5 minutes,” etc.
- Leave the office during your lunch break. This will avoid the “working lunch” phenomenon, and getting a taste of the outside world for an hour will recharge you for the rest of your day.
- Keep your phone far from your desk or turn it off entirely.
- Have at set leaving time- this will serve as a hard limit to which you must finish all assignments.
- Make your planner your best friend- winging it is not sustainable.
- Keep some eye drops in your desk- flush out the tired energy from your eyes.
- Delegate major tasks- teamwork makes the dream work.
- Shut the office door if you need to, there is no harm in isolating yourself during periods of heavy workload.
- Leave notes for yourself, we can all be forgetful on a busy day.
- Start your day off in the right way, with a hot shower and a fresh breakfast.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help or push a deadline. Nothing comes before your mental health.
Your bonus tip number 20 is to stop reading this and get to work! From all of us here at NX Direct, we wish you a happy and productive workday.