How do you measure your productivity?
If you are busy all the time, you may think you are much more productive than you really are. But how do you know?
Being productive never means just being busy. You may be busy doing the tasks that lead to the result, but depending on how you have set up your work, this does not mean that you will be busy all the time or that you will work 24/7, just to demonstrate how productive it is .
Instead, you are going to do things that lead to a result.
stop multitasking
No one can multitask. Some jobs require a lot of “multitasking,” but the truth is, people are bad at it. Instead, try to focus everything you have on the task at hand. It can help to set time limits and get each task done on a schedule within a system, using a process that you set up and adjust seamlessly as your business grows.
Turn off distractions
If you really want to be good at something, it’s imperative that you turn off distractions like social media notifications, the TV, and even the phone ringing when you really need to focus.
Fill in your calendar for work and personal time
One way to balance your life is to schedule it. First fill your calendar with your family plans. Add your work around that, then add social plans as well. It helps many people be more productive when they add everything they do, including lunch.
Configure systems and processes
To be more productive, systems and processes will help. If you follow the same steps every time you onboard a new client, it will become a habit for you and feel extremely professional to the client. Also, set up a process for everything you do on a regular basis, including checking your email.
Don’t say yes right away
When someone asks you for something, don’t automatically say yes. Tell them you’ll think about it, and then check your calendar. Determine how much time and effort it will take to do what is asked of you before you say yes or no. When you say no, don’t feel like you have to give a reason. “I can’t do that right now, but please ask me again.” is a good way to answer, assuming you want them to ask again.
Learn to outsource and delegate better
Everyone has the same 24-hour days, but you can extend that time by outsourcing and delegating. This can happen with your business, at work, and at home. For example, in your business, you might hire someone to take care of your website, social media marketing, copywriting, and many other things. At work, you might be able to delegate to someone else, and at home, you might outsource housework to someone else.
Configure performance metrics
One way to know if you’re performing the way you want to, and if you’re as productive as you think you are, is to set up performance metrics that you can look at to see the data and learn what’s working and what isn’t. Perhaps if you’re a writer, you have a word count for the day. If you’re creating a new offering, maybe your goal today was to finish making all the graphics for your new course. Whatever it is, choose the size and then check it out.