1. Believe in Yourself. Make goals (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) and set about achieving them.
2. Visualize Your Goals. So, after you make your goals continue to visualize them. For instance, what do you want to achieve? How will it make you feel when you reach your goals? After visualizing, write everything down. You can also create vision boards or notebooks so that your goals are always visual to you.
3. Do Challenging or Boring Tasks First. By working on these tasks first and getting them out of the way, then you have more time to work on the tasks or projects that you enjoy. Plus, it feels good to cross those difficult or boring tasks off your list.
4. Try Not to Procrastinate. I know sometimes you might dread doing sometime or you simply don't want to do it. So you end up putting things off. But try not to procrastinate. If it's something you have to do. Then just do it. Try not to waste time putting off things you have to do because then you will end up rushing to do something or not having enough time to complete it properly.
5. Time Management. I know it sounds so boring and stuffy. But it's a good skill to learn. It will allow you to make the most of your time. And if you have goals that you want to acheive, you will find yourself not wanting to waste time. Plus, having good time management skills will make you aware of your time. So that when you have free time, you can enjoy it without worrying about feeling rushed for time or thinking about things you want to get done. To learn more about time management, there is plenty of information online or you can find books that cover the subject. But for now just be aware of your time and how you are using it.
6. Create a To-Do List. After you become more aware of your time, then it allows you to plan and see what you need to do. If you know you have a lot to do then make a to-do list. If you have a lot of reading for one of classes or you have a huge work project then make sure to put it on your list. Also, don't forget the little tasks such as chores (so they don't pile up). And after you complete your tasks then cross it off your list.
7. Remember to Take Breaks. Being productive is good if you're trying to achieve your goals. However, don't forget to take breaks to relax. You don't want to burn yourself out overworking, over studying, etc. Take time out to enjoy life. Trying to achieve your goals shouldn't stop you from taking time out to enjoy life. Make time for your family and friends, enjoy a good meal, have fun with your hobbies, read a good book, work out, spend time in nature, watch your favorite shows and movies, etc. All this is to say that being productive shouldn't make you lose focus on enjoying your life.
8. Get Organized. According to various studies, we lose valuable time (and money) by being disorganized. If you have a difficult time finding what you're looking for when you need it. Or you have to re-buy something you know you have but you can't find. Then you may want to get organized. There is information online and in books if you need help getting organized. Then you can create or find an organizing system that will work for you. Also, being organized is not a one time thing, you have to continue to clean and declutter to keep your home, work or study space from being disorganized.
9. Get Enough Sleep. Try make sure to get as much sleep as possible. Being tired and lacking energy can make it difficult to be productive. I know we all have busy lives but you don't want to skimp on sleep. The body (and mind) truly need that sleep to refresh itself.
10. Reward Yourself. You've been working hard to achieve your goals and you should reward yourself for it. It doesn't mean spending a lot of money. A reward can be something as simple as spending more time on your hobby, eating your favorite meal, buying yourself a new book, pamper yourself with a new beauty product, etc. Rewarding yourself can be a good motivator but it also just feels good to treat yourself for all the hard work you've been doing.
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