Most people are aware of feeling as though they are overworked and overbooked throughout the majority of their week. Oftentimes, it feels as though there are never enough hours in a day to get everything accomplished, both at work and at home. Between meetings, work obligations, family life, and taking care of tasks around the house, many people struggle to find an effective way to get it all done. Fortunately, there are several tips anyone can use in order to maximize productivity so that the workday flows easier and more gets accomplished.Â
Read on to find out more about how to get more things done throughout the busy week by reevaluating time management during the workday, as well as efficiently organizing clutter.
Consider Taking Up a Side Hustle to Make Extra Money
Many young professionals have stated that their careers have left them with very few opportunities to take part in the things that matter most to them in life, such as time with family and engaging in hobbies and other activities that they find fulfilling. If this scenario sounds all too familiar, it may be time to reevaluate the impact that one’s career is having on their “work-life” balance. Consider whether it is plausible to cut weekly work hours, or find a position that demands less of one’s own personal time. If finances are a top concern, perhaps a better alternative would be to see if there are any other alternative ways to find the time throughout the day to make extra cash. Some of the best side hustles can be found through a simple online search and can be a great way to still bring in extra income without sacrificing more personal time than necessary.
Take a Weekend to Organize the House
One of the biggest time drains that many people deal with on a weekly basis is the amount of time that is spent searching for a specific item around the house or the office. There are few things more frustrating than combing through countless mounds of papers for hours in order to find a specific document or file. This is one of the most common ways most people typically run short on time, leaving them to make up for those lost hours at the end of the day, often working later than necessary.Â
One of the best ways that anyone can maximize their productivity, is to take some time during the weekend organizing and decluttering around the house. Consider hosting a garage sale, and earn a little extra cash while you declutter your space. Get the kiddos in on the action by having them sort through their toys to see which they’ve outgrown or no longer want. Another great way to organize is by cleaning out one’s closet and donating to a thrift store or a friend in need. By decluttering and organizing around the home and office, one is better able to maximize their efficiency throughout the week while enjoying a neat and tidy home and workspace.
Set the Work Day Up in Increments
A common misconception is that multitasking improves job performance by allowing the person to focus on tackling several tasks at once. Studies have actually shown that multitasking has the opposite effect on workday productivity, often leaving that worker prone to making mistakes and resulting in subpar work.Â
A better way to tackle the workday is to organize it to maximize productivity. Consider breaking up the day into ninety minutes increments, and focus on one or two specific tasks per ninety-minute interval. By organizing the day in such a way, one is able to concentrate freely on the task at hand without having to worry about other pressing issues at the same time. Having a clear ninety-minute deadline for the task will also produce a healthy amount of pressure so that one is more motivated to complete the task within the given time frame.
It’s no secret that most people feel the pressure to accomplish as much as they possibly can throughout the day. Fortunately, through a little self-evaluation, soul searching, decluttering, and reorganizing tasks throughout the workday, it is possible for anyone to enjoy increased productivity, both at work and at home.
