How to become more productive: 9 practical recommendations

Productivity for an individual is the ability to achieve desired results in work or other activities using the least amount of time, effort, and resources. It can be measured by the amount of work completed, goals achieved per unit of time, or the volume of resources spent/saved, such as money. From our perspective, the question of how to become more productive is relevant in the context of reducing the amount of effort and time we spend on daily tasks. After all, the path of an investor leads to freedom. And this means that the more effectively we manage all processes, the more time we have for the most important thing - ourselves.

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In considering this matter, we will once again turn to world literature. The book "The Productivity Project" by Chris Bailey is a personal guide to improving productivity and achieving personal goals. The book covers a multitude of tips and recommendations to help readers become more productive. Some of them include:

• Create a daily task list: Every morning (or the night before), make a list of tasks you want to accomplish during the day.
• Use the "Pomodoro Technique": Break tasks into small time intervals (usually 20-25 minutes) and focus on completing each task within that time frame.
• Set priorities: Determine which tasks are most important and always start working on them first.
• Utilize the "delayed sending" technology: Write emails, schedule messages in advance, and set a specific time for their delivery.
• Incorporate "distraction-free" time into your day: Disable notifications from social media, email, and other distracting factors (which also consume your time).
• Reduce time spent on social media and watching TV: Replace that time with reading, learning, or engaging in other purposeful activities.
• Keep a daily journal: Mark all completed tasks and achievements in it (keeping track helps objectively evaluate the dynamics of your productivity).
• Ask yourself targeted questions: Periodically ask yourself questions to analyze your progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Rest and take care of your health: Allocate time for rest, physical exercise, and healthy eating to maintain high efficiency.

And most importantly, love what you do - then your effectiveness will always be at its peak!