{"id":15092,"date":"2020-02-13T19:22:49","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T19:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.liquid-themes.com\/hownow\/?p=15092"},"modified":"2021-02-09T10:43:54","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T10:43:54","slug":"make-2020-your-most-productive-year-yet-with-these-top-5-productivity-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.liquid-themes.com\/hownow\/blog\/make-2020-your-most-productive-year-yet-with-these-top-5-productivity-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Make 2020 your most productive year yet with these top 5 productivity hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

As 2020 kicks off, we\u2019re all looking for new ways to better ourselves and make the most of the year ahead. Whether you\u2019ve set yourself new fitness goals, work goals or learning and personal development goals, knowing how to be productive is going to be essential to hitting them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a look at our top productivity hacks to keep you on track in 2020\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Schedule Email Time<\/b><\/p>\n

This life changing productivity hack sounds so simple, but it will literally save you so much time and effort if you stick to it. The way it works is you schedule an amount of time each hour, day, or week to check your emails. Outside of that, you avoid looking at them.<\/span><\/p>\n

This productivity hack helps on a number of levels. The obvious is that you don\u2019t get distracted by emails between tasks and are therefore able to focus, but it also helps you zone in and give people your full attention when you do reply to them. How many times have you read back an email thread and thought \u201cdid I <\/span>actually<\/span><\/i> write that?\u201d. Focusing on emails at a scheduled time allows you to focus on them properly when the time is right and avoid distraction when it\u2019s not.<\/span><\/p>\n

One Task At A Time Mentality<\/b><\/p>\n

In our hectic modern lives, it\u2019s so easy to be sucked into trying to do a million tasks at once. However for most of us this simply doesn\u2019t work, and leaves you with a scrambled and stressed brain that is unable to function at its full capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n

To avoid this, tackle one thing at a time with breaks in between to clearly distinguish between tasks. Planning time out is also useful here, as then you know exactly what you\u2019re focusing on at what time. Stick to the one task at a time mentality and you\u2019ll soon see your time completely optimised.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ditch The Music With Lyrics<\/b><\/p>\n

For most of us, listening to music is a great way to boost productivity while we work. However, if you find your mind wandering it could be because of the lyrics in songs. To avoid your mind running away on a tangent, try to listen to more ambient sounds without lyrics.<\/span><\/p>\n

This way your brain won\u2019t get distracted by trying to follow the lyrics, and you\u2019ll be able to fully focus on the task at hand whilst also listening to a calming sound.<\/span><\/p>\n

Embrace Automation<\/b><\/p>\n

If you really want to make 2020 your year, then try to embrace automation that can streamline processes. This is especially true when considering educational content and personal development, as automation can <\/span>boost productivity by delivering online training that is tailored to you<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using AI is an amazing productivity hack and definitely nothing to be afraid of or shy away from in 2020. If you\u2019re serious about boosting your productivity at work and beyond, then embracing AI should be at the top of your agenda.<\/span><\/p>\n

Look After Your Body<\/b><\/p>\n

This is one of the most overlooked productivity hacks, because it doesn\u2019t really have anything to do with changing how you work. However, looking after your body and ensuring that you have the capacity to be \u2018switched on\u2019 whilst striving for your goals is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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