So you’re getting ready for 2014… resolutions are on your mind and thinking strategically about your productivity in the upcoming year is definitely a must do. Where do you start and how do you even begin to establish a plan for increasing productivity next year? Well, it’s pretty simple – start in the morning! Take a look at these tips for making your mornings the most productive part of your days in 2014.
6 Tips for Making Mornings the Most Productive Part of the Day
- Perform the tasks that require the most creativity first thing. Your mind is fresh and your energy is high – capitalize on that!
- Sit up straight or stand and work for a bit. Rejuvenation is key so shake off the sluggishness.
- Hold your email until later in the day. Give yourself the first few hours each morning to actually check things off your to-do list, follow up on emails later.
- Stay off the phone for a few hours too – even if you have to put it on silent, ignore or hide it in your desk drawer! Once you’ve made it partway through your to-do’s, then you can get on the phone.
- Once you finish a few tasks – have a snack (it will feel like a little reward, but will also give you a spike in energy)
- Make a habit of getting set-up the night before. When you’re ready to go, you’ll have so much less futzing around and so much more production.
What do you think? Can you incorporate these tips into your 2014 routine?
