All of us crave to be more productive throughout our day. One of the biggest things standing in your way could be the order in which you attempt to complete tasks in your day. Here are 5 ways to rearrange your time to leverage the highs and lows of your schedule.
Big Project in the first three hours – Most people come right into the office and read emails or return phone calls. The first 3 hours in the morning are when you are the most focused and fresh. Shift your big projects to be tackled in the first three hours so you can put 100 percent towards the project or task because you have that focus to give.
Begin with a planning session – You can think of this as the huddle before the whistle blows. Take 5 minutes and write down at least one thing you want to get done in that day. Plan out your day so you know where you are going.
Imagine how to get things done – This is so easy to do on your way to work. Think through how you will complete big and small tasks. You don’t have to have all your task mapped out but the more you can imagine the quicker the task will be completed.
Do easy tasks after lunch – This is suggesting that you actually take a lunch instead of sitting at your desk and eating. Coming back to the office and sending of some emails or returning a phone call will give you small wins. These small wins will give you the motivation to finish out your day as strong as you started.
Creative thinking around 2 or 3 – This is typically the time of day that you are ready to take a nap. However, put the pillow and sleeping bag back in the closet because it time to create. You brain settles in this natural slump lowering your fear of a risk and increasing your creativity.
Geoffrey Winkler 