Tips on how to be Productive in the New Normal
We may be used to the quarantine protocols and the idea of a mixed or work-from-home setup, but some of us are still having trouble unleashing the best version of ourselves when it comes to working.
Here are some quick and easy tips that you may consider applying in your daily work process:
1.) Plan ahead of time for time-consuming tasks
Whether it’s a presentation, a series of write-ups, or anything that will eat off a large portion of your time, research suggests that planning ahead of your deadline effectively manages your time smartly and finishing the task more efficiently.
How to do it, you may ask? For starters, create a good old “To-do List” if you haven’t gotten already. You can set a timer for tasks that you feel like you can finish faster for a more aggressive approach. You may not make it the first time but always remember: practice makes perfect.
2.) Process similar Tasks at the same time
Have you ever heard of the term Batch-Processing? It’s the technique used by computers and smartphones wherein the operating system processes high volumes of data that would typically consume long-term memory if run in the foreground. You can apply this same technique by working on numerous tasks before focusing on other less urgent tasks.
3.) Working for uninterrupted hours is important
Multitasking is part of work, but doing this on top of a very noisy environment can be too much for us to handle. Having a dedicated room / makeshift office space within your home will increase your productivity and eliminate most distractions.
So before you become too harsh on yourself because of your below-average outputs, take a pause. Think about improving your current work ethic and observe your environment so you can adjust accordingly.