^{Five Fabulous Tips for Hack Productivity…to add to your list? Yes, of course! This article was designed to provide you with some of the best ways to increase your productivity and efficiency in the workplace.}

^{First of all, what is productivity, anyway? Productivity is a mental state that determines how much stuff you actually do and whether or not you do it on time. Without productivity, you are like a ship without sails…at least, that is the way we often view ourselves. Productivity is about putting forth the maximum effort…and enjoying our work!}

^{So where do you begin to boost your productivity efforts? The first thing you can do is… well… everything! No, I am not talking about getting nine hours of sleep each night. In today’s hectic society, people sometimes need a little extra help to “get the most out of” their time.}

^{The old saying, “Work expands to fill the time available,” certainly applies in the workplace. If you are spending half an hour texting your girlfriend because you have something important to discuss with her, chances are she is not going to want to work on it. Spend that one-on-one time communicating. You will be amazed at how much more accomplished you feel.}

^{Another thing to consider is… your wardrobe. Do you wear the same type of clothes all the time? Can you do without a tie? Sometimes, it is not the clothes that make us feel less productive, but rather our habits. Unwilling to be a real person and dress the way we really feel is detrimental to our productivity. It would behoove you to relax a bit and dress according to the season.}

^{As odd as it may sound… you can even sneak in some breaks. While you are working… give yourself permission to take a break. If you keep your eyes on the computer, there is nothing that says you have to stay glued to the screen. Take a minute to walk around… your coworkers may be a little distracted, but they are also working hard!}

^{With these below tips, you are sure to notice a definite improvement in your productivity.}

^{1. Enhance your Mood-}

^{Don’t forget… get outside and move around! You can improve your productivity just by walking around. In addition to improving your mood, this will help keep your blood circulation flowing. You want to make sure that your heart is pumping, right?}

^{2. Creativity-}

^{Be creative! Who said productivity has to be dull and boring? Think about what you like to do and think about ways you can incorporate that into your day. For example, if you love to read books… why not set up your desk for that purpose. Then, when you need a break from the computer, go and grab a good book or two to read!}

^{3. Avoid Distractions –}

^{Get rid of that TV. Don’t spend time watching television during your break time. Sure, it might be relaxing to watch TV for a couple of hours here and there, but there is no real way of knowing how much you are actually learning or how much you are soaking up. Use your brain. Use the time to really absorb new ideas and apply them.}

^{4. Time Management-}

^{Time management is important. This tip may seem like a no-brainer, but trust me–it really is. You can waste a lot of time with a lack of organization. When you are being productive, you have time to do work, you have time to socialize and you have time to do things that make you happy!}

^{You don’t want to be spending all of your time doing the wrong things, so make sure you organize your work life. Know exactly when you will be done with your work, and how you can plan your day so that you aren’t wasting any precious time.}

^{5. Focused-}

^{Stay focused! This is perhaps the most important tip you will ever learn about time management. If you can’t stay focused on your work, then you will probably go off and waste a bunch of time doing things that you should be paying attention to.}

^{Stay focused on your work, and you will notice a huge difference in your productivity. It may even be enough to totally improve your results and your performance.}

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