Recently, I came across http://blog.bufferapp.com/simple-productivity-tips-science, which lists seven productivity tips and the science behind them.
- Help Someone
- Develop a Routine
- Deal with Something Once
- Take a Nap
- Always Keep a Journal With You
- Just Say No
- Avoid the Snooze Button
There are a few items from the list that I would like to comment on:
Help Someone
Going outside our comfort zone, and helping someone is a great way to forget your own problems for a time, and come back to them with a new perspectve.
Develop a Routine
Our lives have a tendancy to turn into routines. This can be either a default routine, or one that you create to be more effective with your life.
Deal with Something Once
Anytime you have to deal with something more than once that is time that could have spent on another task. Doing something once is a part of several productivity systems.
Take a Nap
I find that I can be more productive after a nap. Napping can sometimes confilct with our work schedules.
Keep a Journal With You
Keeping a journal or notebook, can help you remember important things, and feelings. It is also possible to loose the information if you do not know where to find it.
Just Say No
Do not do more than you are able to do. Do not over commit yourself.
Avoid the Snooze Button
I agree you will sleep better if you do not use the snooze button, but sometimes you need to bring yourself out of a deeper level of sleep, so staggered alarms may be a useful way to wake up in the morning.
Conclusion
These seven ideas are all great. Look at them, and see what you can incorporate into your life. Remember life is a about learning, and growth. Look for the Endless Wonder in the World.