How long does it take you to look for a misplaced item at work? You spend time searching yourself, then spend time asking other co-workers, and then spend more time trying to figure out why you cannot find it in the first place. What does all of that amount to? Stress, which leads to more time wasted.
Imagine, regaining all of that time and then some. Imagine how much more you could get done in a single day if you simply stopped wasting precious time.
That’s the power of organization. Organization will not only help you find misplaced items more quickly, but it will improve your overall work productivity because you’ll have more time to devote to your tasks. It’s amazing!
Productivity Motivational Speaker Helene Segura shares some of her personal, effective tips on how to increase productivity through organization below:
Eliminate Clutter and Excess
There’s nothing worse than not being able to find what you’re looking for. Whether it be an actual document or a file on your computer, you’d never guess the amount of time you waste trying to locate the darn thing.
This is why Productivity Motivational Speaker, Helene Segura, recommends self-organization to business groups. By allowing yourself some time to organize your desk space, your computer, emails, etc., you are actually buying yourself precious time later.
Think about it. The sooner you locate what you are looking for, the sooner you can get back to work. The sooner you get back to work, the more tasks you will complete. The more tasks you complete, the less stress you will have! It’s a win-win situation!
Make A Plan And Stick To It
Once you’ve organized your physical work items, you need to organize your thoughts. You can do this by making a plan at the start of each work day and then sticking to it.
One popular way of organizing your day is by creating a personal “to-do” checklist. Many computers and phones offer checklist apps or a reminder feature. Use them to your advantage. You’ll feel a great sense of satisfaction checking off each item on your list, as well as, being able to keep track of everything at the same time. Sure beats keeping track of everything in your head.
Minimize Distractions
One of the biggest obstacles people in the workplace face is distraction. Since many companies now use Facebook and Twitter as marketing tools, these sites are allowed to be visited by employees.
However, when it comes to productivity, these seemingly-innocent sites are your biggest expense for time wasted. Once you’re consumed with social media, it’s hard to get out. Productivity Motivational Speaker, Helene Segura, suggests trying a website block such as, Chrome Nanny or StayFocused. These browser extensions limit the amount of time that you can spend on time-wasting websites or block them all together. It can also be un-installed just as easily as they are installed.