Discover 12 Simple Ways to Enhance Your Work Efficiency.

Upon waking up, refrain from immediately stressing about work pressures such as 'I have to complete an important report for my boss today' or 'I must persuade a difficult client.' Instead, relax and anticipate the interesting events of your workday. Kickstart your day by listening to uplifting music or reading a few chapters of an inspiring book to boost your spirits. View them as minor obstacles.

Always remember why you chose your current job and why it matters. It could be to support your family, to strive for a better life, to fulfill your passion, or to contribute to the community...

Whatever the motivation, remind yourself that today is the opportunity to make progress towards those previously set goals. So, strive to work diligently.

6. Avoiding Continuous Hours of Work

Sitting for prolonged periods in one position poses a myriad of health issues directly affecting various organs in the body. According to Dr. James Levine, Director of the Obesity Solutions Initiative in Arizona, USA, sitting is more dangerous than smoking, claiming more lives than HIV. This is also a bad habit many Vietnamese people fall victim to without fully realizing the consequences.

Working continuously without breaks for lunch, dinner, or rest is not a wise idea. You might be productive for a day, but in the long run, you won't have enough energy. Therefore, pay attention to balancing work and rest time for the most effective results.

7. Stay Away from Pessimists

They could be a colleague, a friend, an acquaintance, or a chronic complainer, always wanting to 'chat.' Their grievances not only dampen your work spirit but also affect your work productivity.

Therefore, try to steer clear of such individuals during work hours. You can focus on your tasks when they start grumbling about what they're about to say.

8. Express Optimistic Attitudes

When people greet each other with questions like 'How are you?' or 'How's it going lately?' they often respond in a neutral manner like 'I'm okay' or negatively like 'I'm swamped with work.' Conversations like these program your brain with pessimistic thoughts and feelings of failure.

Instead, if someone asks, respond with something optimistic and enthusiastic, such as 'Great,' or 'I'm having a fantastic day.' Doing so will surely make you feel lighter and much more motivated.

9. Relaxation

When it's time to relax, end your day with activities unrelated to work that bring joy and help you unwind. This is also known as 'recharging time,' helping you recharge for the next workday.

It could be instrumental music, a game, a TV show... as long as it helps you feel most comfortable.

10. Discipline and Habits

To use time wisely, you also need to cultivate discipline and time-saving habits. Set your own rules and stick to them.

Initially, you might find it challenging and demotivating, but practice gradually, and you'll get used to it. Eventually, everything will fall into place, and you'll find that you have more time for both life and work, putting an end to the rush of everyday life where everything seems rushed but nothing goes as planned.

11. Day's Work Recap

Before ending a workday, it's essential to recap your tasks to see what you've accomplished and what you haven't, how much time you've spent on those tasks, and whether they've been effective.

Assess if the time you allocated for those tasks was truly efficient. If there are areas that aren't logical, find out why and rectify them so that future endeavors can utilize precious time more effectively.

12. Set Specific Time for Tasks

To save time, it's advisable to allocate specific timeframes for each task, such as determining the start time, time for each step, end time, and total time needed to complete the task.

This way, you'll have a detailed schedule and specific timeframes, ensuring minimal impact on task outcomes and avoiding wasting valuable time.