PRODUCTIVITY | 4 MIN READ

Do you feel less productive every day? Being unproductive makes you feel like you are not accomplishing the things you need to do. Well, worry no more because, in this article, we’ll give you 5 tips on how to be productive every day.

Tip #1 Fix your to-do list.

It’s good to have your own to-do list, but the problem with other people is that their to-do list is too complex. They tend to put the easy task with the difficult ones in one list. This causes them to procrastinate over the complex tasks. Have balance in creating your to-do list so that each task is done with a fair amount of time.

Tip #2 Don’t multitask.

They say that when there’s a lot of work to be done, you should multitask. THAT’S NOT GOING TO WORK. Actually, the more that you multitask, the more you’re not going to accomplish your task. According to Harvard Business Review, our productivity drops down by 40% when we do a lot of things at once. So prioritize what needs to be done.

Tip #3 Let there be (natural) light.

According to studies, the more that you see or get exposed to natural light the more you’ll be productive and alert. Apparently, natural light affects an employees mood and behavior and it also lessens stress. Who knew natural light can do that much for employees?

Tip #4 Take a step back.

Reviewing an accomplished task it is not a sign of slowing down your pace. By doing so, you are trying to see what tasks are done and needed to be done, if you are meeting your goals, and if there changes that needs to be implemented to do tasks more efficiently.

Tip #5 Give your eyes a break.

Keep your eyes off your laptop or computer for a while. Eyes that are too focused on the screen monitor may lead to eyestrain. To prevent this, do the 20-20-20 rule. For every 20 minutes, focus on an object that is 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Your eyes need some rest too.

Being productive isn’t a hard thing to accomplish, apply the tips we gave you and be at your most productive state.

It’s vacation time, school is out for a while and you’ve got the rest of summer to enjoy. Now, what’s next? It would be a waste of time if you just lay in bed, watch TV and use your phone. Why not try a new activity? Sounds good? Here are 7 activities that can keep you productive this summer.

1. Read a book

I know what you’re thinking, it would be dreadful. Why not TRY READING NOVELS? Novels are targeted to specific genres of readers. There is Young Adult for teens, New Adult for post-adolescents and many more. Whatever genre it is that you want, you can find it on novels. Reading these kinds of literature increases your writing and your proficiency in English since you are encountering new words or phrases. Get ready to get that high grade in English.

2. Learn how to cook

Ever wonder how your favorite dish is cooked? Maybe it’s time for you to do it yourself, learn how to cook. You don’t need to sign up for expensive cooking classes or leave the comfort of your home to attend free cooking demos because you can learn how to cook at home. With the popularity of Cook-It-Yourself pages like Tasty and Cooking Panda, you can be like Gordon Ramsay after watching a few videos. Who said cooking couldn’t be simple?

3. Play an instrument

Have you ever noticed how Taylor Swift plays the guitar? Amazing, right? Well, you can’t be Taylor Swift but you can play the guitar just like her if you start learning how to play guitar or any instrument for that matter. There are workshops that offer musical instrument lessons, why not sign up? If it’s too pricey, you can watch videos online or ask a friend to teach you. When the school year starts, your friends will be shocked with your new found talent.

4. Do DIY!

With the prices in the market increasing each time, you need to be thrifty. You don’t need to buy stuff all the time when you can make them yourself. Tons of DIY videos have sprouted on the internet, you just need to find what you want to create. It not only saved you a few bucks but gave you a new skill. Try following pages like Nifty and Skillshare to have some idea.

5. Be bilingual

Speaking a lot of languages will be an advantage for you when you start to work. Nowadays there are mobile apps that can help you learn a certain language. Apps like Duolingo and Babbel can be download for free on your smartphones. Or you can watch TV series that speaks the language you want to learn.

6. Learn a new sport

You don’t always have to be on the bleachers all the time, it’s time for you to be the one plays on the court. It’s not too late to learn a new sport. You can try swimming since it’s too hot nowadays, or volleyball or boxing. It will not only help you become productive but it will also help you become physically fit and can develop your discipline as well.

7. Do a museum tour

Take some time to appreciate art. Go to nearby museums and observe the works of art in there.  Learn more about culture and the arts. Your eyes will not only please your vision but it will also feed your soul with inspiration.

With these activities, your summer vacation will not only be productive but memorable as well.