Boost your personal productivity

Despite Granny Doris’ apron-clad industry in the kitchen, the UK’s productivity levels have taken a dip.

Boosting productivity on a national scale is a complicated business but the more productive a country’s workers are, the more value they can bring to their employers and their entire nation.

Here at jobs24.com we reckon our personal productivity levels are up there with Luxembourg, the country that tops the global rankings.

But if yours have gone loco down in Acapulco (sadly, Mexico ranks bottom), here’s what we suggest.

Enjoy a mini-break

Sadly, not a weekend in Amsterdam but a short break during the working day to rebalance, refocus and recharge so your concentration and energy levels don’t waver. Sometimes a screen break or a few minutes scheduled away from the floor can be just what’s needed to move from frazzle to fizz.

Step away from the phone

We’re slaves to the dings and buzzes on our phones and every alert diverts attention from the tasks at hand. Statistics show the average worker now checks their emails about 15 times a day but that figure is probably much higher.

Aside from the obvious danger of playing with your phone in a busy industrial setting, by the time you’ve responded to all of the messages, that’s a lot of wasted time.

Withhold the fun

If you have an afternoon coffee and cake break or like to use music to help you work, hold off on enjoying this ‘treat’ for a while longer. That way when your motivation really does start to flag, your playlist or cappuccino will give you a real boost.

Take the timely approach

Instead of allowing work to fit into a set timetable, do the opposite. By limiting the amount of time allocated for individual tasks, the chances are you’ll be more focused and motivated… and you’ll probably get more done.

Glass half full

Finally, one simple trick that’s easy to swallow: drink another glass of water. Health benefits aside, you’ll feel less like snacking, have more energy and stay more focused. Cheers!

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Posted on March 16, 2018