Productivity is one the things I struggle most with. Especially around finals, I can’t seem to find proper motivation! And even once I find it, I can seem to get anything done. I sit at my desk with the best intentions, and before I know it, a 10-minute study break turns into an hour of reblogging stuff on Twitter. Needless to say that I don’t get anything done while doing that.
So I decided to share with you a few tips that help me to be more productive. Hopefully they will help you too!
GET DRESSED
We all love to stay in our pajamas all day, every day. I can never get anything done when in my pajamas. It's like a lazy day, I don't want to do anything. Pyjamas are for reading or watching Netflix. Instead, put on some pants and a shirt (it can be an oversized sweater) and get to work! You’ll feel much better, trust me!WORK AT A DESK
Are you doing your work on your bed? Get rid of that habit! Beds are for sleeping or chilling. You won’t get anything done (or not nearly as much as you could) if you’re doing your work on your bed. I don't do my work at a desk, I find I am more productive at the kitchen table. Do what is best for you to be the most productive at study time.
REDUCE DISTRACTIONS
I think that’s a given. You’re probably thinking “Duh! Of course I need to stay away from distractions!”. But are you actually doing anything to really stay away from them? Your phone and laptop are probably going to be the things that are most likely to keep you away from really being productive. These things take up most of the time we could be productive. This is one of my flaws, I don't always study. I used to think I had all the time in the world.
WORK AT A CLEAN PLACE
Remember that desk I mentioned earlier? Keep it clean! Make sure you only have the necessary things out and remove the clutter. I always feel so much better and can study better because my space is clean and organized.
SCHEDULE EVERYTHING
If you think your assignment will take more time than what you’ve scheduled, break it down into smaller tasks! Write everything down, this will help you in the long run. Studying and just getting homework done for the night or week can help so much, especially with stress.
DON’T TRY TO MULTITASK
Just don’t. I realize we think we can get more things done, but you're not giving 100%. It’s much better to stay focused on one thing at a time and do it to the best of your abilities rather than do more than one things at once. Sure, you might get more things done, but is it the best you could have done?
