Working more efficiently not only leads to better business success, it also makes for a more satisfying day. The Upwork Facebook community offers these tips on how to maximize your productivity at work so you can also make time for the things that encourage a happier, healthier you.
“I plan my next day’s work the afternoon or evening before, jockeying Asana tasks and calendar [events], so that I can exercise first thing and then start work immediately the following morning.”
— Jeri Birkes
“I make my to-do list before I go to bed, to make sure everything is organized as soon as I wake up. As a working/business mom I have multiple tasks daily. I work 12 hours a day while managing my business and family at home.”
— Myra Pascual Caballes
“I balance work, family, friends, and ‘me time’ so I don’t get fatigued. I schedule work from Monday to Friday only. I chose to work from home so I have a flexible schedule to do all these things that are important to me. A well-rested and happy person is more productive at work and chores. When working, I start with the most important task first and work toward the least important one and make sure I finish tasks on time.”
— Bai Tender Sinsuat
“If something can be done within five minutes, do it immediately.”
— Vijayasarathy Muthu
“I saw this advice on an Upwork post recently: Sometimes you just have to start working… While this is something very simple, it’s also very important to keep in mind: No work will be done until I actually start working.”
— Zoltan Koves
“Prioritise, then get each task done before starting the next one. Review priorities regularly.”
— Khushnaz Y. Khambata
“The best tip I have is to break each task down into small chunks and determine how long each task should take you. Then I set a timer for the task and when the timer goes off, the work should be done and I move onto the next step or the next task.”
— Barb Ann Harakal
What do you do to help you be your most efficient? Tell us in the comments!
Editor’s note: Responses edited for grammar, spelling, and clarity. The statements above are those of their authors and do not constitute the views or opinions of Upwork.
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