Let's Live a Productive Life!

Every single one of us at times allows procrastination, disorganization, and even lack of money to discourage us from becoming productive. These attributes keep us from being productive as well as becoming our BEST. We sit back in awe of all the things we’ve allowed to build up, and wonder how in the world they’ll get done, or how to do them most effectively. Fortunately for us, being a more productive person is not a hard thing to do at all.

Here just a few ways to help you live a productive life:

1. Decide what you want! What is it that you want to accomplish? What are your goals? Where do you want to be, and how long do you want it to take to accomplish them? Start with something small, like cleaning your closet, or rearranging your apartment, then work on something bigger like starting an home based business. Simply figure out what it is you want to achieve.

2. Write them down!  Generally, when it comes to productivity, most people are failing in these three areas: (a) They can’t see what needs to be done, (b) lost track of all the things that needs to get done, (c) they procrastinate and lack the endurance to get things done.
By writing your goals down, you help strengthen your commitment, and because you have a simple list you can easily work towards completion, there’s no reason to forget your plans and goals. Train yourself to review your list daily.

3. Fight Procrastination! We all know how easy it is to get distracted from our responsibilities, I know I have been a victim of procrastination. – Procrastination is a huge blow to productivity. Don’t put too much on your plate at once. Overworking yourself will definitely give you the urge to procrastinate that much stronger. Schedule times in your day meant for time off and things you enjoy.

4. Get to Work! This of course requires self-discipline and a good amount of willpower on your part. Make an effort to accomplish something each day, no matter how big or small. Getting in the habit of achieving things each and every day is the most effective way to accomplishing all of your goals and desires.

5. Motivate yourself! It’s good to post reminders of why you are doing what you’re doing. If you want a big promotion at work, then imagine yourself in that position. Don’t ever stop motivating yourself, trust me, it will keep your momentum high, when you feel like giving up. 

6. Stay connected to your PURPOSE! Don’t ever lose focus of WHY you are doing what you’re doing. 

Remember!! You can’t be effective at something trying to be effective at everything!

~Dymeata B.~