Productive people take what is in their hands and carry it well. Therefore whatever they carry, along with their character, will grow in strength and in capacity. We are all capable of more than we give ourselves credit for but we end up doubting ourselves because we lack the tools and knowledge that will help us to become more productive and efficient.

HABITS OF PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE

The following tips below will help you to feel more empowered, equipped and more productive as you tackle each day.

1 . KNOW WHAT IS IMPORTANT

Often when we have a long list of “to do’s”, we end up trying to do it all in one go. This isn’t manageable or wise. We consequently end up not completing things that are important because we were not prioritizing tasks according to their level of importance. Know what is important on your list, and time line it with a due date, make sure that each day you are working towards completing it.

2 . PLAN YOUR DAY

Planning your day from start to finish with a list of things that needs to get done, will help you to outline your day. It will also help you to prioritize your work flow efficiently. When you know where you are headed, you have vision, direction and a deep sense of purpose for what you would like to achieve at the end of the day.

3 . KNOW WHEN TO REST

I think most people struggle with the thought of conscious resting. The word “rest” makes people feel anxious, as we feel either guilty when we rest, or we feel like there is no time to rest. However, rest is so important, as it refreshes and refuels us both mentally, emotionally and physically. Well rested individuals end up enduring and going the distance well.

4 . MAKE LISTS

Often we tend to feel overwhelmed when see a task before us. We feel overwhelmed at the thought of how “big” it is, and the anxiety we feel towards it often clouds our logical thought processes. When we break down a project into smaller daily lists, we feel less overwhelmed and more organized as we simplify each day into smaller action steps. Lists are your friends – so make them, then thank them afterwards!

5 . KNOW WHEN TO MUTE DISTRACTIONS

Often what stops me from productive are little distractions. Distractions being; my phone, and everything on it (messages, app notifications, you name it!) Distractions encourage procrastination, which means everything takes twice as long to do and to complete. When we mute all distractions, we remain focused and motivated on the task at hand, and end up completing it a lot faster.

8 .  COMMITTED TO GROWING

Productive leaders have a desire to grow and stretch in character. Therefore they will naturally stretch and increase in capacity. Growing in character isn’t always an easy process, as it requires being intentional with how you outwork your day-to-day. We are all capable of more than we know or realize, yet we give up without even trying. If you want to grow in whatever role you find yourself in, then why not commit to being intentional about growing in character.

What is your hands currently, and how can you become more productive with it in your day to day?