Every second spent in organizing things, hours are earned. That’s why we need to segregate and arrange our tasks to save time, effort, and energy. And being productive does not only include paying attention to the things that you have to work on but also managing your time. There are a lot of things to efficiently accomplish your tasks day-to-day.

Here are some tips you should follow to be more productive every day:

1. Plan your work. Spend 15 minutes of your time before you start working to plan your tasks and deliverables within the day. This will help you monitor your pacing. Create a to-do list to make sure not to miss anything and to save more time.

2. Sort out your tasks from most to least important. Ask yourself before you start your day, what are the things you have to do to feel complete? Through this, you will feel more sense of accomplishment. Focus on the things that matters. Organize it using using a project management tool. Through this, you will align yourself with your priorities.

4. Delegate. It’s normal to have the “I can do this” instinct but reality-wise, it’s not that ideal. Delegating tasks will help you save time. Accepting the fact that you can’t do everything will help you grow and learn. Revision is better than doing it from scratch.

5. Set Realistic and Time-bound goals. High expectaions can lead to demotivation, so keep your goals SMART. As a result, you will be motivated to finish your tasks on time and be driven to reach your targets. 

Working efficiently and staying on top of your game isn’t as easy as 1, 2, or 3. It takes time of practice, motivation, perseverance, and consistency until it becomes your routine.