Life becomes more manageable and maybe even more fun when there are hacks involved. This is why our Day Translations blog is back with even more professional hacks just for you.
Keep reading to find out what these 6 things are and how you can begin to incorporate them into your daily routine.
6 More Professional Hacks to Enhance Productivity
1. Set Reminders for Everything
It’s been said so many times that even the faintest ink is always better than someone with the best memory. And trust us, this is true. When it comes to remembering tasks and getting through all of them in the limited time you have in a day, if it’s not scheduled or on your to-do-list it probably won’t happen or get done.
That said, add tasks, meetings, errands or anything else you have scheduled for your day, week or month to a calendar. Be sure to also set alarms so that you’re on track. A great way to do this is to give yourself a 15 – 30 minute window in between tasks especially if you have meetings
2. Group Your Tasks by Category
There’s a time and place for everything and with this in mind, it also goes for the job you have to get done. So, instead of checking your email straight through the day while you also jump on making those calls, edit those videos and fit in grabbing coffee with a client while you’re at it; group these tasks instead.
If you prefer to check and respond to emails after tackling your hardest tasks of the day, then set aside 45 minutes to an hour for this and then move on to the next thing and so on.
You may not be able to see it right away but you get through these related tasks much faster when you group them together. This approach can boost your productivity in the long run.
3. Consider Pro Bono Projects
Probably one of the most overlooked professional hacks is doing free work. Is there someone in your industry that you look up to and would leap at any chance you get? If so then consider working with them without getting paid.
If you look at it from the angle that the experience and advice you’ll get will be worth far more than getting paid then you’re onto something. Sacrificing this financial gain may very well allow you even greater opportunities in the future.
4. Choose Situations that Help You Earn More than You Spend
AS long as you want to get ahead in your professional life, some form of risk is going to be involved. That said, work towards putting yourself in a financially stable position so that when the time comes to leap you won’t jump or fall short because you lack the financial backing to do so.
Having money set aside for your big dreams and ideas gives you the push you need. Therefore, save more than you spend and your life will change for the better.
5. Never Stop Building Your Personal Brand
Your personal brand is an ever evolving process. The more you learn, the more you have to share and the more valuable your time and effort becomes. Having an online presence isn’t the only way to build your personal brand, it is just an avenue to do so.
Social media allows you to build your community, foster relationships and even form partnerships. What you do from there is all up to you. Your knowledge is your power. Use it well as you continue to build your personal brand.
6. Stay Humble with an Open Mind
Humility is a trait everyone should develop. The more humble you are as you climb the ladder of success, the more manageable situations that you face become.
Being humble with an open mind makes you more approachable, more of a team player and more forgiving of yourself and others when mistakes are made.
Don’t forget to always give back. Give your time if you can through charity or sharing knowledge. If you’re able to, do charitable events, do sponsorships or even give scholarships. Whatever works for you, do it with an open mind and an open heart.
Bonus Hack!
We know you didn’t see this one coming. We have a bonus life hack just for you.
The rarer you are, the more valuable you are. This is why so many people have decided to find a niche and stick with it. That said, think about your skill sets and how your unique gifts, talents and knowledge single you out. When you find this out, you can begin to work in your very rare yet valuable area of expertise.
In Closing
It’s time to shift from the old way of doing things and shift to the new and find easier ways to do them while you’re at it. These professional hacks will definitely help you to get there.
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