Working life is hectic for the most of us and it can be a real struggle when it comes to balancing between our professional working life and personal life. In fact, many of us may find this work-life balance elusive and find yourself being unproductive at work or at home. Don’t worry, you’re not alone in feeling this way and a simple search on the Internet will lead to the realisation that this is a common issue that does not know religion, race, culture or other backgrounds.
Let’s explore some organisation life hacks that could possibly help you become more productive and consequentially, obtain better work-life balance!
Step 1 : Prepare for the coming week ahead!
Plan what needs to be done for the week and if you’re feeling like it, plot out what should get done on each day. This helps to ensure you start the week with clear goals for the days ahead. In fact, planning and writing it down can help you avoid forgetting important tasks.
Step 2 : De-clutter your workspace!
Keep only what you need frequently on your desk, near you for convenience but remove everything else and store them in places that are easily accessible. Keep your workspace tidy and neat to make the most of it while staying motivated!
Step 3 : Check your emails only once a while!
While checking emails frequently keeps you updated, it can also act as a distraction if you are already focused on a particular task. That new email could potentially cause your mind to wander off to other things and can slow you down in completing your tasks. So, set a time for email checks!
Step 4 : Take breaks in between major tasks!
Different people have different working styles and patternsthat suit them best. Personality traits can have an influence on this and it’s important to ensure you know how you work best. For some, this may mean frequent, short breaks between major tasks while for others, this may mean taking just a few breaks.
Step 5 : Keep yourself up-to-date!
Being up-to-date with the best result proven tools relating to your position at work can help to ensure you’re always on top of your game. Stay productive by learning about the most effective and efficient methods of approaching various work situations!
These are some productivity hacks that will hopefully give you that boost you need to be the best you can be at work. A productive day at work gives you better prospects at finding that work-life balance because more gets done in the set hours at work!
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References
Cantor, K 2019, ‘36 life hacks for working people to make life easier!’, Everyday Power, viewed 5 July 2019, <https://everydaypower.com/life-hacks-working-people-make-life-easier/>.
Lavenda, D 2019, ‘10 simple productivity tips for organizing your work life’, Entrepreneur, 8 February, viewed 5 July 2019, <https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/299624>.
About the author
Melissa Ann Liew holds a Degree in Bachelors of Business (Accounting) from Swinburne University of Technology (SUTS). She is currently pursuing her postgraduate studies at SUTS, in ACCA, to progress further in her journey to becoming a Chartered Certified Accountant.
She is currently also doing content writing for MRS Management.
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