Habits of Highly Productive People

There is a person at work or in your friend group that you admire due to how much they seem to accomplish in their life. No matter what challenges are thrown at them, you know they will get it done anyway. What is it about highly productive people that allows them to get their work done? These everyday habits of highly productive people are learnable.

They Are Early to Bed and Early to Rise

There is more time in the morning to get things done as others are not awake. Productive people ensure they get proper sleep as nothing is worse for productivity than fatigue.

They Eliminate Distractions

Distractions take much needed time away from your day to get important things done. Don’t allow yourself to give in, and be sure to create environments that promote work. Leave your cell phones in another room, turn off the music, or change it to a station that encourages you to work.

They Are Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

Often, the number one reason many people fail or don’t accomplish their goals is that they are too scared or don’t want to feel uncomfortable doing it. Everyone does things they don’t like, at some point.

At some point in your life, you will be uncomfortable, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it's negative or should be avoided. Discomfort means that you are learning and growing. Stepping out of your comfort zone is necessary to improve and gain more knowledge. Experiences and avoiding insanity its crucial for productivity as staying the same won’t lead to much as time goes on.

They Just Do It

In other words, highly productive people understand that they won’t always be highly motivated or inspired to get their work done. They just do it. They know if they push through right now, the reward will be worth it later. A few moments of being uncomfortable now won’t last long once you get used to it. Waiting around until the perfect moment only wastes time.

They Create Daily to Do List

Short and to the point to-do list are essential tools of highly productive people. They know which tasks are important and ignore the ones that will only waste time. Tasks such as checking email or other messages are only done when necessary and don’t overcome other critical tasks.

Say “No” or “Yes” Thoughtfully

Most importantly, highly productive people know when and how to say “no” or “yes” with thought and consideration. Being busy does not equal productivity. If you can’t do the work as promised, always so no. Too many commitments produce opportunities for failure. Only pick or agree to tasks you know you can get done efficiently or are passionate about.

To be more productive, examine your schedule. You can find ways to improve by using your time more wisely through organization, list-making, and action-taking. Use these tips as a checklist in your life to see where you can improve.