Alright today, I’m gonna talk about the 10 things that are SERIOUSLY killing your productivity.So no intros, let’s get this video off to a productive start and not waste any time.
1 Your phone.
The average millennial checks their phone 150 times per day.That means most people can’t even go more than 10 minutes without looking at their phones.And most people I know can’t go more than 3 minutes without checking their phones!Phones have managed to do an amazing job at killing people’s ability to focus and goundistracted. And what’s worse is that it’s caused people to become habitually distracted, meaning most people have the bad habit of being distracted by their phone every few minutes.The easiest way to combat this is to turn off push notifications from all social media and keep your phone OFF while you’re doing work.This way you won’t get any notifications while it’s off and when it is on, you’ll only get notifications of calls and texts, so this way, you’ll have a smaller habit of checking your phone because you won’t be notified for the nonsense going on on social media.
#2 Your environment.
The environment you’re in typically dictates the distractions you have.For example, if you’re at home, there are WAY more distractions than if you were working in a quite library or in a coffee shop.When you work from home, your bed and your couch are just a few steps away, luring you to just lay down and take a quick break for ‘a few minutes’. Before you know it, two hours have past and all you’ve done is lay in bed on your phone while you were supposed to be doing work.Sound familiar huh?Or you’re in the middle of some productive, focused work and then your dog comes over and starts asking for some attention.Or your mom or brother walks in to talk to you for 5 minutes and then boom your focus is ruined.The point I’m getting at is this, you should work in environments where there are very little distractions.If you’re in school then I recommend going to the library, and if you’re not in school then I still recommend going to a public library because it’s quiet and you’re not tempted by snacks in your fridge or your bed.Coffee shops are another good alternative because you have access to food without the tempting distraction of eating food on your couch or eating and then taking a bullshit‘study break’ while you just lay in bed and procrastinate with your dick in your hand.Find an environment that works for you and use that.
#3 Your sleep schedule.
The large majority of the population pushes off sleep and doesn’t give it the importance it deserves.This is why most people can’t perform at high levels and produce serious results.Sleep is the most important thing dictating your ability to be focused and productive,and to even feel awake and energized enough to focus on your tasks.If you’re constantly fatigued and tired then there’s no way you’re gonna be able to be a productive person, you’ll just end up spending your time laying in bed on your phone all day because you’re too tired to do anything else.Every night, no matter what it takes, you should be getting at least 7 hours of sleep at a minimum.Absolutely no excuses.Sleep is one of the pillars of your health and if you can’t take your life and your health seriously enough to prioritize your sleep then you probably aren’t serious enough to be productive anyways.More importantly than just getting at least 7 hours of sleep, is going to sleep and waking up at the same time.This sets a rhythm up for your body and allows it to be in sync so that when you do sleep,you’re getting high-quality sleep.If you struggle with getting enough sleep, I also recommend checking out our sponsor Tiege Henley because their eye cream and skincare system will take care of any dark marks and bags under your eyes and make your skin look flawless.The Tiege Henley skincare system comes with a facial wash to keep your face clean and free of dirt, an exfoliating scrub to dig deep and cleanse your pores of blemishes,a firming super serum to make sure your skin is firm, hydrated, and glowing, and of course,their premium quality eye cream which will get rid of dark circles and make your eyes and face look like you got the best night’s sleep possible.And to top it off, it comes with an AM and PM moisturizer so your skin is hydrated and soft as fuck. Tiege Henley also has an acne system that comes with their face wash, exfoliating scrub,their acne cream, and their AM moisturizer.So if you suffer from acne, they can take care of that for you as well.So while you’re fixing up your sleep schedule be sure to add Tiege Henley to your routine so that you’re always looking well-rested and godly.
#4 Push notifications on desktop.
Not only are your phones a distraction, but your computer can also be a major source of distractions as well.Especially if you have your phone linked with your computer, you’re gonna be getting allyour text messages and face time calls to distract you anyways.The best way to work around this is to disable push notifications from all your apps on desktop to ensure that your laptop isn’t becoming a major source of distraction.The last thing you want is to be getting bombarded with emails, texts, phone calls, facebook notifications, and tweets all sent to your laptop while you’re trying to bang out an important task.Besides, you want to make sure your laptop is free of distractions so that your brain doesn't associate it as another source of distraction and only associates it with productive work.
#5 Not setting up a work schedule.
Most people procrastinate their work even when they know they have to get it done.Most kids in school know they have a homework assignment to do, yet they don’t plan the exact time and place where they’re gonna sit down to get it done.This leads to the work getting pushed further and further back into the day until it end sup being 11 PM and you’re just starting your 5 page assignment.And even worse, if it’s something like a business idea or new project to start working on, you’ll likely never get to it, and just keep pushing it off to the next day.Setting your priorities and scheduling around that is a much more effective way to go about it. So if you know you have to get something done, you should plan your day around that thing,and you shouldn’t do ANYTHING else until that one thing is finished and complete.This prevents you from procrastinating and motivates you to get it done so that you can enjoy the rest of your day after you finish it.
#6 Failing to plan your execution.
The easiest way to get shit done faster is to plan exactly how you’re gonna do it.For example, if you have to write a 5 page essay, then you should outline it first so that you front load the hard work of identifying the main components of what you’re going to work on, so that the rest of your work is guided by what you already established in the beginning.For example, when writing these videos I first outline the main points of the godly Shi'ite gonna teach you guys, and then I just build off of the main subjects so that the videos end up writing themselves.Making an outline and game plan for how you’re gonna attack your work is much more effective than trying to tackle the whole task at once without any strategy.
#7 Sugary foods.
Foods that are high in sugars will always give you an initial sugar rush and end with the inevitable crash.This crash will leave you lacking energy and focus and make it much easier for you to rationalize taking a break and slacking off.Now I’m not saying that taking breaks is a bad thing, but your breaks should be scheduled and purposeful.You shouldn’t just decide to take a break, it should already be scheduled before you start your task.Sugary foods will lower your energy levels and wreak havoc on your focus, making you more prone to taking a bunch of bullshit breaks before you actually get anything done.And that’s it.In summary:Limit phone use Optimize your environment Fix your sleep schedule Remove push notifications on desktop Set up a work schedule Plan your execution And avoid sugary foods.And don’t forget to check out our sponsor Tiege Henley to make sure your face is looking godly and well rested 24/7.I’ll have them linked below.
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