Do Less and Be More Productive

Productivity is doing things effectively and efficiently in getting the most important things done in less time to reap the maximum output. Here are the ways to do less and get more out of your effort:


1. Be efficient: It is doing things right. Do what is required and nothing more and nothing less. Use the quickest method and the easiest way to get it done.

2. Be effective: This is about doing the right thing such as doing the most important and the most urgent thing first.

3. Getting more done in less time: It is to organize your work in such a way that the things you need to do your work efficiently are at one place and you are able to get one job done after another in a seamless fashion. There is no interruption and it is done smoothly in the shortest possible time.

4. Get the most important things done for the day: This is doing less and getting more out of your effort. This is the 80/20 rule whereby just by spending 20% of your time on a job you are able to achieve 80% of the results. The key is to identify the most important and productive thing to do.

5. Effective to-do list: The list should be prioritized to do first thing first and do the rest of the things when there is time available or not at all.

6. Be innovative and creative: Innovation and creativity bring about efficiency and effectiveness. The outcome is more productive in getting things done in less time.

7. Change: Do not be complacent with the current situation. Always remind yourself this: There must be a better way of getting this thing done.

8. Try new ways of doing things: Employ various methods to do a thing and adopt the best way to a better job.

9. Take breaks: The most effective way to clear the clutter in your mind is to take a break. You have encountered much time in the past that when you can’t solve a problem after trying many different approaches, you decide to get away from it and have a cup of coffee. When you come back to your workstation to look at it again, your problem is instantly solved.

10. Kept fit: It gives you the stamina, the energy and the mental calmness, alertness and concentration to work under a stressful situation.


Do less, be more productive and be more successful