Hacks to Get More Done for Less Stress
Start doing more with less.
Increase your efficiency.
Stick to a work schedule by working when you work best. Get it done and over with.
Don't work more than 40 hours per week if you don’t have to! Working too much is not only bad for productivity, but also unprotected work time puts both mental and physical health at risk.
More work will get done if you do it efficiently.
Create a timetable.
Set aside a specific time for each task.
It is important to work on tasks when you are the most productive. Try setting aside a specific time for each task throughout your workday. If you work best in the morning, set that time aside for research and brainstorming your work days' goals. If you work best in the evening, set that time aside for proofreading and editing. Break down your workday into manageable chunks of work so that it is easier to stay focused on one task at a time.
Turn off phone notifications.
Take control of when you respond to messages and calls.
Prioritize your work days' tasks. It is difficult to focus when there are distractions, like phone notifications and emails coming in constantly. Try turning off all of these so that you can work without interruption. You will be more productive if you prioritize what needs to get done first.
Create checklists. Check off the tasks you complete so that it is easier to stay on track and avoid unnecessary distractions like checking Facebook or getting distracted by coworkers who want to chat at work when other things need to get done first! Use your work schedule wisely.
Learn to say NO.
Don't bite more than you can chew.
Learning how to say no is a great skill for work-from-home jobs, as well as any other job! Saying NO means you are being honest with yourself about what needs to be prioritized.
Don't hesitate to say NO if someone asks you to work on a task that can wait.
Use the urgent task matrix.
Learn how to prioritize.
Prioritizing work is a great way to get more done. Your work schedule should have the most important tasks listed first if they are urgent or time-sensitive so that it is easier to stay on track. It's also good practice not to put off anything until later because you never know if something will work out or not. Plan ahead and stay on top of what needs to get done.
Keep a pen and pad.
Don't always rely on your memory.
It's a good work-from-home habit to keep a pen and pad by your work desk at all times so that you can jot down any ideas or tasks that come into your head.
You can also use this as an opportunity to take notes during work hours if someone gives you important information about the project you are working on!
Try the two-minute rule.
If something takes less than two minutes, do it asap.
If something only takes two minutes or less, do it right away! This includes things the following:
- responding to an email or chat that can be answered by either Yes or No
- hopping on a quick call versus long email/chat thread
- literally anything that will only take you less than 2 minutes to finish!
If you're feeling overwhelmed, it's time to start implementing these hacks. These tips will allow you to save time, money, and energy.
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