For every small business owner or freelancer, procrastination is extremely common. The struggle is real when it comes to staying productive. But there are some easy hacks that can boost your productivity and keep you on track with your workload. Here are five easy ways to be more productive so you can get on top of your work. 

1. Have A Cup Of Tea

A cup of tea works wonders. But if you’ve subscribed to the popular ‘hustle culture’, you’ll believe that ploughing through your work without time to breathe is the only way to get your work done. However, you’re restricting yourself significantly and making it harder on yourself, effectively doing the opposite of what you want. By taking breaks, you can reduce the stress load and focus better by allowing your brain to rest. This is your sign to make yourself a cup of tea (or beverage of choice) and take five mins away from your desk.

2. Stop Multitasking

Trying to complete five jobs at once is a terrible plan. If you try to do too much at once, you’ll only stress yourself and split your concentration. Instead, complete one job at a time so you can allow yourself to fully focus on the task at hand. This will increase your productivity levels, as well as help you maintain concentration. You may even find that you can complete tasks quicker and more efficiently. 

3. Prioritize The Most Important

Make a list of all the jobs you need to do and then decide what needs to be done first and what tasks can wait till a later date. By prioritizing tasks, you can save yourself from stressing about what needs to be done and, instead, focus on increasing your productivity levels. 

4. Switch Everything Off

Well, maybe not your laptop. But when your phone is constantly vibrating, it’s hard to get work done. By removing distractions like your phone or Netflix that’s ‘playing in the background’, you’ll find that you’ll get more done, as well work more efficiently. Having your thought pattern suddenly interrupted can be tiring on the brain. 

5. Outsource Tasks

By outsourcing your tasks, you can save time for working on things you’re great at. One of the most common tasks that eat a small business owner’s time is accounting. Finance can be a very stressful area, especially if you’re not up to date on the latest rules and regulations. By using our accounting services, you’ll have more time and flexibility to focus on growing your business. For more information, check out our list of services.