How do you measure your productivity?
If you’re busy all the time, you may think you’re much more productive than you really are. But how do you know?
Being productive never means just being busy. You may be busy doing the tasks that lead to the result, but depending on how you’ve set up your job, this doesn’t mean you’ll be busy all the time or working 24/7 just to prove how productive it is .
Instead, you are going to do things that lead to a result.
stop multitasking
No one can multitask. Some jobs require a lot of “multitasking,” but the truth is, people are bad at it. Instead, try to focus everything you have on the task at hand. It can be helpful to set time limits and perform each task on a schedule within a system, using a process that you seamlessly configure and adjust as your business grows.
turn off the distractions
If you really want to be good at something, it’s imperative that you turn off distractions like social media notifications, the TV, and even your phone ringing when you really need to focus.
Complete your calendar for work and personal time
One way to balance your life is to schedule it. First fill your calendar with your family plans. Add your work around that, then add social plans as well. It helps many people to be more productive when they add up everything they do, including lunch.
Configure systems and processes
To be more productive, systems and processes will help. If every time you onboard a new client, you follow the same steps, it will become a habit for you and it will feel extremely professional to the client. Also, set up a process for everything you do on a regular basis, including checking your email.
Don’t say yes right away
When someone asks you for something, don’t automatically say yes. Tell them you’ll think about it, and then check your calendar. Determine how much time and effort it will take you to do what they ask before you say yes or no. When you say no, don’t feel like you have to give a reason. “I can’t do that right now, but please ask me again.” is a good way to answer, assuming you want them to ask again.
Learn to outsource and delegate better
Everyone has the same 24-hour days, but you can extend that time by outsourcing and delegating. This can happen with your business, at work, and at home. For example, in your business, you might hire someone to take care of your website, social media marketing, writing, and many other things. At work, you may be able to delegate to someone else, and at home, you may be able to outsource chores to someone else.
Configure performance metrics
One way to know if you’re performing the way you want to, and if you’re as productive as you think you are, is to set up performance metrics that you can look at to see the data and see what’s working and what’s not. Maybe if you’re a writer, you have a word count for the day. If you’re creating a new offering, perhaps today your goal was to finish making all the graphics for your new course. Whatever it is, choose the measurement and then check it out.