How To Be Productive

Sometimes it can be hard to get motivated to be productive and that's why you may have come across this blog post on how to be productive because instead of being productive you're searching online for tips on being productive. Fear not, for I am here to help you out with five tips on how to be productive. Hopefully, after this post you will finally have that motivation to be productive. 

1. Wake up earlier

Waking up earlier is a proven way to be productive because it means you have more time in the day to get things done. It may be a struggle at first to set an earlier alarm but the more you do it and get into a good sleep routine where you're getting enough hours of sleep then soon your body will get used to those early mornings. I always feel more productive to get things done earlier. Even at university, I'd wake up earlier so I can go to the library as soon as it opens because I know the sooner I get my work done then the sooner I can relax later on. Try for one week waking up earlier and see how much more time you'll have to be productive and soon it will become a part of your daily routine. 

2. To-Do Lists

Honestly, to-do lists are my best friend. I swear I make a to-do list almost every day of all the things I want to do. I don't make huge lists but making a to do list allows me to physically see what I need to get done in the day. I always start with the thing I don't want to do as the sooner I get it done the easier it will be to achieve everything else on my list. Plus it's a really nice feeling to cross everything off your list because then when you cross the last thing off your list then it shows you've had a very productive day. 

3. Tidy Up Clutter

I am someone who cannot be productive when there is clutter around. Even now when I'm working on these blog posts, I cannot stand to have any clutter on my desk or any mess around me because it will distract me and I won't be able to focus until that clutter is cleared up. It's also a great way to put you in the mood to be productive because tidying up and cleaning is a productive activity. You're doing something productive without even realising it. Even if it's just getting rid of bits that are just sitting around whether it's random pens, hair bobbles, paper etc. Picking it up and putting things away can really help to clear your space and it will motivate you to work better because you're not being distracted by any clutter but also you've done a job for the day which is tidying up your space. Start tidying and I can guarantee it will make you feel productive. 

4. Go for a walk

Sometimes all you need to get yourself motivated to be productive is taking a step outside and going for a walk. Even if it's just around the block, up the road or on the seafront. Sometimes we can find ourselves stuck indoors all day whether it's at work or at home on our day off. It can be so tempting when we're at home, not to do much when we've got all our comforts around us. Sometimes the best cure for getting some motivation to be productive is to go for a walk outside. This is not only good for your health that you're getting in some daily exercise but it's also a way of clearing your mind so that when you get back you can focus on all the things you need to do. 

5. Reward yourself

We all have things we don't want to do sometimes and those things are productive but sometimes it's very easy to procrastinate these things and before you know it, time has gone by and suddenly it's too late to complete those things you wanted to get done. This is where you need to compromise with yourself and give yourself a reward. It doesn't have to be a big reward but it can give you that little bit of motivation to do something productive. For example if you have an assignment or deadline looming, tell yourself that if I spend two hours working on this then I can go out and hang out with my friends or play a video game. Sometimes having something to look forward to after being productive can be motivation in itself. Plus you'll feel good afterwards knowing you've had a productive day. 

There we have it. Those are my five tips on how to be productive. Let me know what your biggest tip on how to be productive is in the comments below. I would love to hear it and maybe we can all help each other out. 

Thank you for reading my blog and I'll be back again tomorrow with another post.

See you then. 

Megan x

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