9 Productivity tips to get ahead of 95% of people in 2023

Are you struggling to get things done?

Here are 9 productivity hacks to help you get things done:

1. Plan Your Day Ahead of Time

The first step to being productive is planning a day's schedule in advance.

You should know what you're doing, when you're doing it, and how long on any given day.

Without a schedule, you're likely to miss out on important tasks.

2. Set a Single Goal for Each Day

Set a single goal for each working day so you can focus on individual tasks.

A good idea can be breaking down daily goals into many tasks, where you'll only tend to that particular task in the allotted time.

3. Learn to Say “No”

Saying no can be hard for some, but if you want to boost your productivity, you can't allow others to order you around by saying yes to whatever they ask.

4. Use red and blue colors more often.

Studies show that red and blue colors improve brain performance, with red known to increase attention to details while blue sparks creativity. Surround your workplace with these colors to enhance productivity.

5. Two-Minute Rule for Small Tasks

Do not waste time deciding whether you should do small tasks.

Instead, ask yourself if you can complete the task in 2 minutes or less.

If yes, go ahead with the task. If not, add the task to your to-do list for later.

6. Listen to Productive Music

Music is an excellent therapy to help maintain focus and stay productive.

Choose music that enables you to focus on the task at hand.

7. Avoid Multitasking

It might be tempting to do two things, but multitasking does more harm than good.

Research shows that about 98% of people are less productive when they multitask as they are not focusing on a single task.

8. Work in Short Bursts

The human mind can concentrate on the same thing for a short span.

So, it makes sense to work in short bursts like the Pomodoro technique, where you work in 25-minute sessions with 5-minute breaks in between.

9. Let Go of Perfectionism

Nothing is perfect, so don't waste time trying to make every task perfect. If the work is good enough, move on to the next thing.