7 Often overlooked productivity hacks

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I sometimes hear from people that they are overwhelmed by the amount of work in their life. They say “I have too much to do”, and “my workload is heavy”. This comes in a variety of different iterations, but one thing remains true: an overwhelming workload can be downright punishing. It’s no fun when you’re constantly behind, feeling like you always have more work than you can handle and there are rarely any insights or joys to be found. In this blog post I’d like to share with you some of my favorite “hacks” for reducing the overall workload, so that you can feel less overwhelmed and more productive in your daily work.

Here are 5 things that I’ve found to be helpful over time:

1. Reduce distractions. Just a few small changes in your routine can make big improvements in your focus and productivity. A good place to start is with eliminating all the little distractions that come from being on your computer, phone, etc… For example, you might unsubscribe from email lists that don’t really have meaning for you or only read emails at certain times of day. All this can help reduce the amount of time you spend distracted by email and social media. Another way to reduce distractions is to make your work area a sanctuary. Remove everything that isn’t directly related to your work. This will help reduce the amount of interruptions and distractions that you have in…