Clear the Mind Clutter to Increase Productivity

Clear the Mind Clutter to Increase Productivity.

Like many of us, you may have a large workload that may seem overwhelming at times. Whether you are trying to complete a simple task or complex project, you will need to organize your thoughts to be efficient. A good way to begin is to assess where your strengths and weaknesses lie. Being aware of these can help you to strategize how to overcome where you may fail at completing a task.

Consider breaking down your process, even if you do it in your mind. A large project is much more manageable if it is broken down into smaller tasks. A favorite method of mine is to create a to-do list that prioritizes the tasks in order of importance. Determine realistic expectations of how much you can accomplish, and consider if one task will facilitate the completion of another.

By categorizing your duties, you can group similar tasks together that could be completed at the same time or sequentially. This can save time from having to go back and forth between different categories, increasing the chance of making an error.

Being a team player is a great thing. However, if it means saying no to taking on additional tasks (no matter how small) so you can complete your work, I would highly recommend it. Prioritize your own duties first, and if there is time left over, you can help out with extras.

Commit your time to producing the best quality of work possible, and avoid time spent correcting mistakes later on. This will help you to manage your time and to be seen as a dependable, valuable asset to your organization.