Top 8 Best Productivity Hacks

There are certain things that you can do to enhance your productivity to make sure that you accomplish more in a shorter amount of time.

However, I don't think that you can always accomplish your task by using the same or a similar routine.

Certain things need to be tried out. These are my top productivity hacks.

1. Use an app

An app can help you focus when your brain is bombarded by a large number of things.

The aim is to get the system on autopilot, so you can spend more time on the task that you are actually trying to do.

An app can make you focus on a certain task. By using an app, you can assign a time for each thing that you need to focus on.

Use the list below to find the one that will work for you.

• The Pomodoro Technique
• Shifta
• Trello
• Wunderlist
• EverydayMiles
• To-do-list application

Like we stated earlier, there are certain things that we have to do and there are certain things that we don't have to do.

If you don't have to do the task, don't do it. If you don't have to focus on the task, don't.

You can find the one that fits you best.

2. Use a timer

As I stated before, if you don't have time to focus, then you don't have time to focus.

Use a timer for each task. It can help you focus on each task for a specified amount of time.

It's a simple but effective method.

3. Use the Pomodoro technique

One of the best productivity hacks is the Pomodoro Technique.

This technique involves setting a timer for 25 minutes and focus on a specific task.

It's very simple, easy to learn, and implements a method to get more done in a shorter amount of time.

The trick is to break the task into phases. In a Pomodoro, you can do each task in a 10-minute Pomodoro session.

I do this myself and I also make sure that I set a timer every time.

This is a technique that increases your focus.

4. De-clutter your home

Few things are better than being organized and tidy. In fact, I wouldn't go an hour without cleaning my home.

When you are organized, you will be able to complete several tasks in a shorter amount of time. There are several places that you can organize your stuff.

For example, you can put your clothes in a plastic bag, so that you won't get to see them. The idea is to empty the cupboards.

You can organize all your documents in proper order. You can do the same thing with your important documents like phone and social media data, or even pictures.

This will help you to organize your home and make it clean and organized.

5. Write lists

Lists are one of the most efficient tools that you can use.

This is because lists help you to prioritize the task and also make it possible for you to identify the tasks that you need to accomplish.

Create lists based on your tasks. It will help you to not forget anything.

This is because you have a list in front of you that will remind you of the tasks that you need to complete.

This is very simple and easy to use.

6. Break the tasks into smaller tasks

Once you know the structure, break it into small tasks that can be completed in a time-boxed period.

Again, these tasks should not be too difficult. There are a few apps that can help you with the same.

For example, if you have to research for a certain task, then creating a list of related sites can help.

7. Plan your activities

We always plan our schedules. However, there are certain tasks that we don't think of.

If you plan your daily tasks on a day's basis, you will be able to do them in a shorter amount of time.

8. Set reminders on your phone

I have mentioned in my earlier post that some apps can remind you about things that you have to do in a set period.

The aim is to plan your activities and to be done with them in a set time.

There are a few reminders that you can set on your phone. You can set reminders for your important events like your meetings, calls, or even for your health-related issues.

You can set it for one hour, two hours or three hours.

To remind yourself, you need to check the app's settings.

You can set the app to remind you to call your mother or to visit your doctor, which will help you to accomplish those tasks in a very short period of time.

These are the very effective productivity hacks that you can do with your smartphone.

However, I would like to end this article with a quote by J.K Rowling:

"You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me. I'm always hungry for more."

Do you have any useful productivity tips and tricks that you would like to share with us?

If you do, please do so in the comment section below.