At work, it can be all too easy to succumb to tiredness. After pushing yourself to the limit in the morning, by mid-afternoon, you’ll feel that there’s nothing left in the tank, even if there’s still plenty of work to be done. If this happens to you a lot, and you want to be more productive, it might be worth considering following these five tips to boost your output on a daily basis:
Have a good night’s sleep
This isn’t the easiest thing to do, but by avoiding caffeine and high-sugar foods later on in the day and trying to tuck yourself in at least 10 hours before you’re due to arrive at the office, you can get some much-needed rest. The minimum amount of sleep you’ll need to ensure you’re not at work half-awake is eight hours a night. Nine might be better for your energy levels later in the day.
Make to-do lists
This is much simpler in terms of organising and going through your workload. Making a list of what you have to do before the day is done will give you a clear idea of what needs to be completed. As you tick each task off, you’ll feel that you’re making progress, and will be able to show to your managers that you’re capable of taking control of what you do.
Use an ergonomic seat
Your seat might not seem like the obvious thing to help boost your productivity, but an office chair that can both make you feel more comfortable and improve your posture can make it easier for you to take on an increased workload. As shown in the video created by chairoffice.co.uk below, an ergonomic seat can make a big difference, especially if you spend the whole day sat at your desk.
Keep yourself hydrated
Regularly drinking water is something that can be hard to do, especially if you don’t even have the time to go to the office kitchen and pour yourself a glass. However, having a few glasses spaced out over the course of each working day can help to make it easier for you to speak up in meetings, talk to clients on the phone and think a little more clearly.
Make your workspace a quiet one
Working in a busy office, it can be hard to find a peaceful space where there are few distractions. Fortunately, if there’s a quiet part of the office where you can move to, and you need to be left alone, go there and you can get on with the tasks in hand. Failing that, wear protective headphones or listen to music to block out any background noise.
