Be more efficient to reduce stress and get things done.
Sometimes it feels like no matter how hard you work; your to-do list keeps getting longer and longer. And that never-ending list of Things That Need to Get Done can feel daunting. But there are strategies you can use to help you work more efficiently — and more effectively. Here are five simple productivity hacks that can help you get there.
1. Employ the Two Minute Rule
When you first encounter a new task, ask yourself this basic question: Can you get it done in two minutes? If the answer is yes, then do it, right then and there. Procrastinating just adds an extra step to the process and more stress to your workday. If it’s something quick and easy, make it quick and easy!
2. Reduce Your Email Load with the 80/20 OHIO Rule
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the endless flow of email you receive, but frankly, most of it isn’t that important. In fact, up to 80 percent of it can be safely ignored. And the 20 percent that is legit? That’s where OHIO comes in: Only Handle It Once. When you get an important email, deal with it right away. Leaving it for later only creates more work and occupies valuable brain space. Your time is better spent solving problems than dealing with old emails.
