What are some unusual ways to work smarter instead of harder?

We use 9am-10am as our "crush" time.

During this time, we work on the most challenging tasks without bothering each other with questions. The activity you dread the most may be the first thing in the morning.

Plan tomorrow tonight

A simple to-do list in the evening can help you jumpstart your day and build a productive momentum to get you through the rest of the day.

. List the “key results” for the day.

Create a table listing the top 3 items for each day. This will help you plan your day and keep you focused on your most important tasks each day.

Change your self-talk.

A simple perspective shift can do wonders for your motivation and energy levels. Instead of saying, "I'm too busy today!", say, "Here are two things I need to focus on today."

Eliminate personal distractions:

Personal distractions can also affect your productivity. When you allow personal distractions to interfere with your work, it's easy to lose focus and waste time doing nothing.#anyone Javeed Khan ?? (????? ???) 源讯

Use idle time to knock out admin tasks

Waiting in line at the grocery store, at the bank, in the elevator, etc. Bring a?e-book?you’ve been?that means?to read, clear a few emails, or?seize?up on?fame?updates. Or?definitely?let your?thinking?wander and?have a look at?the world?round?you.

More standing:

Do you feel a little sleepy around 3pm? Stand up!

Is your posture starting to drop? Stand up!

Do administrative work in your free time

Line up at grocery stores, banks, elevators, and more. Bring along a book you've been meaning to read, strike out some emails, or catch up on status updates. Or just relax and look at the world around you.#businessassociate

Learn to say no

Learn to say no often to save your time for the most productive activities.

"No" tip: If someone comes to you and asks you to say no, just ask them to give you 15 minutes to work on what you're doing until you come over and find out what they want, and they'll usually find out on their own.#motivation #management Dr. Andrea Leta

Start the day with a structured "me time":

Scroll through the email and social media updates that accumulate overnight and sort through the backlog. Say no to quick replies and suggestions, so others can start working on assignments. Plan for bigger tasks. And remove information-rich or unimportant content.#marketingcareers Aslihan Anarat Cotelioglu