Be more productive – Use George Washington’s method
May 9, 2016
By Jerry Bellune
Increasing productivity is challenging.
Knowing how others do it will help.
But knowledge is not action.
Without action, good intentions amount to nothing.
Here are strategies you should practice today.
1. Follow George Washington’s example.
As a farmer, he carried a portable sundial with him.
He had no watch or cellphone as we do today.
But he was always conscious of his time.
He set priorities and worked by his sundial.
2. Close your door.
Put a sign on it: “Please call back at 2 p.m.”
That lets people know when you’ll be available.
Don’t worry if the building is on fire.
You’ll hear running feet and screams.
People will pound on your door to warn you.
3. Take breaks from your work.
Work intensely for 45-60 minutes then take a walk.
Go for coffee. Call a friend. Walk around. Stretch.
Even take a short, 15-minute nap if you like.
Sitting at your desk for hours is counter-productive.
A break will make you sharper and more focused.
4. Stress relief increases productivity.
Plan exercise breaks — a walk or calisthenics.
Stress leads to distraction and procrastination.
Taking time to reduce stress enhances productivity.
It keeps you sharp and thinking creatively.
You’ll solve problems faster and easier.
5. Schedule tasks you’ve “avoided” doing.
Yes, all of us have them. We don’t want to do them.
Is the report is due Friday and will take four hours.
Slot four hours for it on Wednesday.
If it takes more time, you have extra time available.
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