1. Have a healthy breakfast… or skip it!
I don’t mean to confuse you, but there are studies
showing that skipping the most important meal of the day can benefit
various brain functions. Intermittent fasting has been gaining
popularity lately, and there are scientific studies to back it up.
However, if you want to give this a try, it is best to ask for a doctor
or a nutritionist’s advice first. For anything to work, one has to have
the know-how and the right motivation. On the other hand, if you are a
huge fan of breakfast and could not possibly start a day without it, by
all means, eat! Fuel your body with the right food. Make healthy
choices.
2. Take that coffee break
Though
it might be tempting to just keep plugging away at work and skip your
breaks in order to meet your deadlines, it would not be a very good
idea. You need to relax and take a breather. This will give your brain a
much-needed break and you a chance to walk around and enjoy a nice cup
of joe, maybe even socialize with your other harried co-workers.
3. CBD Oil
Adderall
has been making the rounds around colleges and even workplaces.
However, if you prefer a more natural approach to boost your
concentration and productivity, why not give CBD oil a try. It has been known to increase alertness, help calm nerves,
and boost your mood. So when you find yourself stressed with your head
all over the place, why not try popping a CBD gummy, a flavored
tincture, or even straight up CBD oil to help ease your stress and calm
your nerves. Unlike its addictive cousin, THC, CBD will not get you
high.
4. Don’t multitask
Multitasking
is not something the human brain is built for. It has proven to cause
loss of productivity. Doing too many things at once will take away your
concentration from the crucial things that need doing. This will make
your work prone to errors and cost you time that you were trying to save
by multitasking in the first place. Do one thing at a time before
moving on to the next task. This way you can ensure each task is
accomplished properly. Try doing the tasks that take the least amount of
time to accomplish first. This will get these tasks out of the way and
allow you to focus on the more complicated ones.
5. Take exercise breaks
Isn’t
it ironic that a post about being productive is talking about breaks a
lot? That’s because taking breaks in between tasks is a good way
resetting your brain and preparing it for the whole new task ahead.
Exercising will send a rush of much-needed oxygen to your brain and will
help loosen your muscles that might have bunched up from getting the
previous task done. Taking a brief walk, or a short stretch will allow
your brain to stop thinking about work and “breathe”. This will help
bring your focus back to where it is supposed to be – your looming
tasks.
6. Use tools
Using
online tools or apps to track your work and tasks for the day is one
easy way of getting your day organized. When you have your day
organized, you won’t need to spend extra time trying to remember what to
do next; you would already have it laid out for you. Most of these
tools are free and can be linked to your personal or work email. Just
make sure that the apps abide by your company rules and risk profile.
7. Say no to meetings
Meetings
take time. And a lot of the time, these meetings are not even really
necessary. If you have a lot of things to do, and someone schedules a
meeting, try to find out if your presence is necessary for the meeting.
Or if the items on the agenda could be discussed through email, that
would be a better venue. You only get so many hours in a day, after all.
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