8 Great Ways to Relax and Be More Productive
Organization helps you stay on top of your tasks, but for the sake of your sanity, it’s important that it be relaxed organization. Here are 8 easy tips for feeling more relaxed … and therefore more productive!
1. Clean up the clutter.
No matter what, you can’t be at peak efficiency unless your desk is clean and all your tools and tasks have a “home.” One study even shows us that people with messy desks get passed over for promotions. In the FBI, for example, they emphasize the importance of organization in each agent’s life–my cousin is an agent. Her house and everything about her? Immaculate.
But the bottom line is, you need to focus. And it’s hard to do that when you’re surrounded by mountains of unfinished tasks, screaming for your attention. They’re like massive piles of proverbial guilt.
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2. Make it feel like yours.
When you walk into your office or work area, you want to feel comfortable. You want to feel good about it. Ask yourself what your first response is when you look at your workspace. Do you feel focused and at ease? Or do you feel overwhelmed? Or even apathetic?
Don’t forget lighting. That’s also important for ambiance. There’s no set rule about this – maybe you prefer natural light, or perhaps you prefer a dark room so you can focus! It’s up to you. Do make sure that [Click title for more…]