4 Productivity Hacks to Make You More Successful

4 Productivity Hacks to Make You More Successful

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Are you striving to become more productive?  Are you tired of always feeling busy but not getting anything major completed? It’s easy to be more productive and anyone can do it with a few simple tricks.

The most productive people stick to several powerful rules that keep their success levels high. In this short video we’ll explain 4 easy productivity rules you can use in your everyday life.

1. The first rule is the Rule of 3

One of the best productivity techniques, the Rule of 3 involves completing 3 most meaningful or most important things daily, weekly, monthly, and annually.

We often work hard trying to accomplish as many tasks as we can, without having a clear vision for our desired outcomes of those tasks. The Rule of 3 makes you identify why you’re doing these tasks and what the outcome is. This productivity rule is simple.

All you have to do is to figure out the 3 most important outcomes of the day/week/month/year.  If you’ve used to begin your day with a long to-do list and feel disappointed at the end of the day because you couldn’t accomplish all those tasks, stop it. Choose the 3 most critical outcomes you’d like to see at the end of the day and focus on them. The key is to focus on the outcomes, not tasks. Allow yourself to work deliberately. Be open to changes, though. If an important task pops up unexpectedly, you should alter your expected outcomes right away.

You’ll need a paper notebook to write down all your tasks, outcomes, and plans. It’s better if you plan the night before, as planning of the Rule of 3 takes time. The BOSS Personal Planner is actually built on the rule of 3, check out the link in description for more information.

2. The next rule is called the 52/17 Rule?

Unlike the Rule of 3, the 52/17 Rule keeps you organized each hour during the day. This rule involves taking more breaks while still working productively. This means you work 52 minutes without distractions and take a short 17-minute break. This rule will keep you concentrated on the tasks while rewarding you with the 17-minute break to rewire your brain. This way, you’ll produce the effective results without overstressing yourself.

The hardest thing about the 52/17 Rule is eliminating distractions during this 52-minute period. Why 52 minutes? Experts believe people tend to work more productively and efficiently for 52 minutes. If you keep working without taking a break, you’re going to feel sluggish, irritated, and tired, and to have poor focus. A 17-minute break is enough to increase your energy and improve your productivity.

3. Next, we’ll keep it short with the 10-minute Rule

Believe it or not, 10 minutes might drastically improve your productivity. Create your to-do list and dedicate 10 minutes to each of them. If one of those tasks require more time, break it into smaller 10-minute steps and focus on completing them. Set a timer for 10 minutes on your phone to ensure you stay on track with a certain task.

4. The last rule is the 80/20 rule.

One of the most popular productivity rules among successful entrepreneurs, the 80/20 Rule, also known as Pareto’s principle, is when 80% of your successful results derive from only 20% of your overall action. Chances are, you’ve already implemented this rule in your daily life without realizing it. For instance, 20% of your work produces 80% of your financial rewards. Or 20% of employees in your office provide 80% of your company’s success and revenue.

If you’re struggling with your never-ending to-do lists and all you achieve is chronic fatigue and tons of debts, give the 80/20 Rule a try. Check out your to-do list and select a few tasks that really help you move forward in life. The least important things could wait, so leave them where they are – on your list, not in your mind. By completing those important things, you can achieve enormous success. The quality is more critical than quantity here.

What’s also important is to find your peak work time and complete those things at this time. This way, you’ll finish your job faster, without feeling chronically tired or worried about missed deadlines. By developing an 80/20 mindset, you’ll become more focused on the specific tasks and spend less time distracting yourself with social media networks or looking for new opportunities.

Using one or more of the productivity rules we talked about can greatly increase your efficiency and help you accomplish more. A great personal planner can be a huge help with your productivity. Check out the BOSS Personal Planner, the link is in the description.

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