4 Easy-to-Remember Productivity Tips
Another new year promises so many new possibilities. Aren’t you eager to make the next 12 months your best ever? Here are four go-to methods for getting the most out of your time and resources, in an easy to remember list.
1. Deliberate and anticipate.
I spend part of Sunday night reviewing my past week and looking forward to the coming week. What is realistic for me to achieve amid the scheduled events, deadlines and expectations? Am I staying true to what is important to me and the goals driven by my mission? Being intentional is a constant challenge and Sunday night is where I meet that challenge by deliberating and anticipating. Focus on what is essential for you and remove the rest.
2. De-clutter.
A close look at my calendar and a reminder of my mission clarifies my priorities—and what I don’t need to do, have or be. To achieve my best self as a business person, parent, wife, and other important roles, I must ask: What do I need to let go of? I challenge myself to think of this in various categories: emotionally, mentally, spiritually, physically and relationally. We often think of clutter as physical “stuff” but often it’s the other types of clutter in our lives holding us back. De-cluttering allows me to focus on what is essential. We can’t do it all, and de-cluttering helps remind us that less is more.
3. Delegate.
Time is finite. Energy is not. Manage your energy more, then your time and productivity will increase. One way to do this is through delegating. Who can help you take care of tasks that will free you up to do what only you can do? I think about all the roles I play in my life and identify areas where I can delegate to be more productive. Sometimes passing things off helps you be your best self so you can in turn serve others better.
4. Delight (in being grateful).
To counter the stress that invades so much of life, practice gratitude. Gratitude helps us all connect to what is right in front of us and what really matters. Let’s face it: Things happen. Unexpected events, crises and loss inevitably come up. Gratitude helps build your resiliency and create greater fearlessness. No matter what happens, you know that you will find something for which to be thankful.
Your Game Changer Takeaway
What these productivity tips boil down to is paying attention to your “why” and thoughtfully deciding how to use your energy in pursuit of what is most important to you. One author boiled it down this way: “I try to ask myself, ‘Is this really what I want to be doing?’ If the answer is no, the next question is, ‘What could I be doing that would feel more productive, or satisfying, or relaxing?’” This is the kind of intentionality that makes a huge difference in productivity, and these four easy-to-remember tips (deliberate and anticipate, de-clutter, delegate and delight) will help you get there.
Molly Fletcher helps inspire and equip game changers to dream, live and grow fearlessly. A keynote speaker and author , Molly draws on her decades of experiences working with elite athletes and coaches as a sports agent, and applies them to the business world. Sign up here to receive our monthly newsletter.
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