hey everyone and welcome to top tank today we're going to learn about many habits that boost your
productivity now let's begin number one the worst first many people procrastinate their
least favorite activities you tell yourself i'll do it after lunch but after lunch becomes the end
of the day and the end of the day becomes the end of the week this chore never gets done because you
always find new reasons to procrastinate so how do you stop this destructive cycle
don't save your least favorite activities until the end of the day do them right now make your
least favorite tasks your first priority all right let's look at your to-do list
come on pick the worst thing on your list and tackle that terrible job right away and when it's
done you'll notice a huge boost in productivity why because this mini habit makes everything
else feel easier once the worst is out of the way your other tasks will feel like a breeze
number two the two-minute rule every productive day begins with a hurdle you have a mountain of
responsibilities right there in front of you you know you should get started but you struggle to
motivate yourself so how do you jump head first into a day full of work the answer is you don't
anyone would be intimidated by hours and hours of work it's too big of a pill to
swallow but the two-minute rule gets your day started faster and easier so the two-minute
rule is really simple normally you think i have so many hours of work today how will i get all
of this done but using the two-minute rule you don't have to work for hours on end you only have
to work for two minutes just 120 seconds and then you're done but how does this mini habit
make you more productive well the two-minute rule gets the ball rolling and nine times out of ten
that's the biggest hurdle standing in your way by working for two minutes it's easier to work for
10 minutes and when you've worked for 10 minutes you can work for a half an hour and before you
know it you've done an hour of work all thanks to those first two minutes of productivity
number three the done list many people use lists to track all the things on their plates
but what about all the stuff you've already finished what about the accomplishments you've
checked off your list you're so focused on what you have left to do that you may not
recognize what you've already done to use this many habit start keeping a done list
yeah a done list contains everything that you've checked off your to-do list
you may be asking yourself if the task's already done what's the point of keeping another list
your done list plays a very important role it gives you a sense of pride and recognition
you can look back at all that you've accomplished and you can feel proud of the work you've done
pride and recognition are excellent motivators so don't forget to appreciate your own hard work
number four meaningful conversations here's a mini habit that very few people practice did you know
that a meaningful conversation can increase your productivity yeah productivity requires more than
just a good work ethic you could slog away for hours but if you're not in the right state of mind
you're not going to do your best work so if you want to increase your productivity pay attention
to your mindset and enthusiasm if you lift your spirits then you'll create higher quality work and
a lot more of it meaningful conversations are one of the best ways to give yourself a mental boost
talk to a friend or family member smile and laugh with someone hey spend 15 minutes enjoying someone
else's company because 15 minutes is all it takes to give your mindset a much needed boost
number five success oriented thinking at the end of every day what do you think about many people
reflect on all the mistakes they've made you didn't submit a project in on time you missed an
important email even after the work day is over you continue beating yourself up if you want to
be more productive don't dwell on your failures instead find time to appreciate your successes
so every day after work take five minutes to think about something that you've accomplished
ask yourself what did i do today that i'm proud of this is called success-oriented thinking it
teaches you to believe in your ability to succeed and that self-belief encourages you to work harder
number six incremental organization are you surrounded by clutter clutter is one
of many environmental factors that influences your productivity clutter has been linked to increases
in creativity but it's also associated with laziness and a lack of organization so if your
workspace is messy don't worry about organizing the entire space in one go it's just going to get
messy again instead try this mini habit to improve your workspace and maintain a clutter-free zone
at the end of every day put away three small items just three put your pencils back in your pencil
cup file some papers away in your cabinet spend a few minutes cleaning your keyboard that's it
you're done for the day if you do this every day your clutter will disappear your workspace will
stay organized and your environment will have a positive impact on your productivity number seven
dedicated spots do you lose your keys are you constantly searching for your phone this happens
to the vast majority of people and it creates an unnecessary amount of stress in your life
luckily there's an easy way to organize your belongings just pick one spot in your room
and dedicate that spot to a specific item you think of that spot like it's home from now on
so when you walk in the door all you have to do is put each item where it belongs
with this mini habit you'll never lose your wallet again you'll never be late because
you couldn't find your keys and every time you need something it'll be right where it belongs
number eight hydrated energy do you stay hydrated throughout the day with the hustle and bustle
of your busy schedule you may forget about simple things like drinking a glass of water
but this small habit has a huge impact on your energy levels and your productivity
when you're dehydrated you get slow lethargic and cranky you can't perform at your best because
your brain needs water to function so start every day by drinking a tall glass of water you'll stay
hydrated you'll wake up faster and you'll notice a burst of energy first thing in the morning
number nine daily scheduling you've got a long day in front of you and you feel stressed the
pressure's getting to you so you think about procrastinating whenever you're feeling
overwhelmed by your work a little scheduling can go a long way the best time to schedule your work
is the night before just sit down with your to-do list arrange your priorities and divide up your
time pick what you'll do in the morning plan out your afternoon and then make time for breaks in
between when you wake up in the morning you don't have to do any of the heavy lifting because you
did all the hard work the night before all you have to do now is follow your schedule
number 10 task breakdown many people give up on their goals because their goals are just too big
you want to accomplish these extraordinary dreams but you have no idea how to get from point a to
point b that confusion leads to procrastination you don't know where to start so you never do
setting goals is like eating a meal you can't eat your entire meal in one bite you have to cut your
food into smaller pieces and then eat them one by one so you do the same thing with your goals
you slice them down into smaller digestible chunks you divide your most overwhelming tasks
into simple steps this mini habit offers you a sense of direction and it gives you the courage
to get started on your dreams number 11 small rewards do you reward yourself for the work you
do most people don't but you deserve a reward for your productivity just think about it each time
you choose to be productive you're also choosing to avoid your bad habits you're making a good
decision and good decisions are worth celebrating but some rewards do more harm than good for
example if you spend too much time on social media you don't reward yourself with more of the same
you should find rewards that nurture your personal growth take a walk outside or read a chapter of a
book these rewards soothe and relax your brain while maintaining a productive state of mind
in other words your brain stays engaged and when your break's over you'll jump right back
into your work feeling rested and ready to go number 12 productive silence phones are some of
the most popular distractors they're gateways to social media games and all kinds of applications
there are limitless ways to waste your time on your phone so if you struggle with productivity
those time wasters are going to be a huge obstacle but there's an easy way to get your phone out of
your mind first turn the sound off that familiar ding is one of the most distracting sounds in the
world as soon as you hear your phone ding you feel compelled to check your messages your brain starts
wondering who could be trying to talk to you don't give your brain the chance to get distracted
cut the problem off at the source as an extra precaution put your phone somewhere that you can't
see it the more access you have to your phone the more likely you are to waste your time hey thank
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