10 tips to be more productive at work and end procrastination

It is likely that at some point in the day you procrastinate, that is, you postpone a task for another time; if this lasts a short time everything is fine, the problem comes when the periods of procrastination lengthen and productivity decreases.

Although it is true that we have become multitaskmultitasking can overwhelm us and prevent us from completing tasks quickly and efficiently.

According to Marc Bara, director of the Master’s in Project Management at EAE Business School, “many times we make the mistake of leaving tasks unfinished and then picking them up again.”

The myriad of digital tools used at work can be “unprofitable for employers due to the information saturation that often produces: stress, low concentration and low productivity”, according to Bara.

The advices

Because today everything is immediate, there is a bombardment of requests and “you fall into the trap of urgency,” says the specialist. In this sense, to properly order and prioritize tasks, the director of EAE Business School offers some tips to be more productive at work

Make a to-do list: This can be done in a notebook or on digital boards, using this methodology can be more enjoyable and effective to keep an order in the tasks of the day.

Define objectives: It is essential to establish from the beginning the deliveries that demand more urgency, in this way, efforts can be focused with greater attention and concentration on the tasks that require it.

Use tools that measure tasks: One of the most recommended is the Eisenhower matrix, which allows organizing and prioritizing activities according to their urgency and importance.

Learn to say no: It is important to make it known when the delivery time cannot be met, is not reached, or is not met, so as not to be overloaded.

Finish what you start: it is key to comply with the five-minute rule, that is, once the decision is made to execute something, do it and not stop until it is finished or set a time and take a five-minute breather.

Evaluate why you procrastinate: many times it is not for being lazy, but there are more urgent issues. It is essential to understand why you do not want to do the task and determine where to start. It is advisable to break it down into key parts to meet the objective.

Be aware of the energy you have in the day: there are tasks that demand more energy, for example, those that require creating strategies. It is important to consider which day is the most suitable to carry out the task.

A self quote: this will allow you to develop the strategy timeboxinggoal-oriented to help you increase productivity and avoid procrastination.

Take break times: It is important to disconnect at the right times, an overload can lead to saturation and frustration.

Find balance with multitasking: perform exercises to help the brain to group tasks, organize them, rank them, know how to disconnect and make them visible.

Here are some tips you can put into practice to make your day more productive and get things done. Remember that it is essential to define the tasks to be carried out from the moment you start the activities of the day.