Introduction
Highly productive workers have three essential traits in common: they set goals, they are organized, and they stay focused. But highly productive workers exhibit 5 habits that you may not have considered.
5 Habits of Highly Productive Workers
Keep reading to learn about five of the best habits to help you along your journey to improving productivity and becoming a high achiever.
Review these 5 habits of highly productive workers to see which ones you share at work and which you would do well to incorporate into your normal workflow:
- Stop Multitasking
- Employ the 80/20 Rule
- Practice a Morning Routine
- Embrace the Word ‘NO’
- Treat Failures as a Learning Experience
1. Stop Multitasking
Research has shown that multitasking impairs your performance. Contrary to what many workers believe, it does not get you more results – but less. On low-level at-home activities such as doing laundry while completing other household chores, you may multitask. That is okay, but you cannot multitask when it comes to your higher-level, big-picture workplace career objectives.
It may feel like you are accomplishing more. But switching between tasks disrupts your cognitive processing. The most productive individuals devote specific timeframes to a single project. That allows them to reach a deep level of mental focus and get the greatest possible results.
2. Employ the 80/20 Rule
The 80/20 rule is also known as the Pareto Principle. It states that eighty percent of your results come from just twenty percent of your actions.
To improve productivity in your job, you need to better understand which tasks or work processes deliver maximum results. With that knowledge, you can focus more time on the tasks that insistently move you towards your goals. Minimize or eliminate tasks that have little to no impact on your overall efficiency. Instead focus on the small number of tasks that will get you 80% of the results you desire, and your boss expects.
3, Practice a Morning Routine
Having a consistent morning routine primes you for success and improved productivity, not just mornings, but throughout the day. For example, starting your day with a nutritious breakfast, 20-30 minutes of exercise, and reading or writing out your goals for that day can all help boost your energy levels, increase your focus, and create a more positive mindset. An easy but effective morning routine will set the tone for the rest of the day and help you maintain motivation and to get things done all day long until your workday ends.
4. Embrace the Word ‘No’
It can be tempting to say ‘yes’ to every opportunity; you never know what it might lead to. But overextending yourself can lead to exhaustion, burnout, and frustration. Plus, if you say ‘yes’ to things that do not help you reach your goals, you are also wasting valuable time and resources.
Productive workers do not feel uncomfortable saying ‘no.’ They know the value of their time and treat is like a precious resource (because it is!). To reach your goals, you must be deliberate with your time. We only get 1,440 minutes each day. Do not squander that time away without considering how it will impact your goals and your productivity.
5. Treat Failures as a Learning Experience
Finally, the most highly productive workers are not afraid to make mistakes. successful individuals pursue what they want without overthinking the consequences. And they view each failure is as an opportunity for growth. Taking chances is vital if you wish to become productive, efficient, and self-assured.
Highly productive workers learn from their mistakes and take measures to avoid making the same mistake in the future. The next time you find yourself feeling like you have failed, ask yourself: What can I learn from this? What can I improve? How can I carry out that work assignment better next time so I can feel accomplished and satisfied.
Summing Up
The usual understanding of productivity is having the ability to complete a large amount in a brief period. While this is true, it is not comprehensive. True productivity entails the capacity to generate high-impact outcomes quickly. This is the type of productivity that matters, not busy work that has no long-term impact. Adding these 5 habits of highly productive workers to your daily routine will enable you to do just that.
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