The document lists 21 ways to improve productivity including taking naps, saying no to extra tasks, and getting important work done in the morning. It recommends batching communications, using the Pomodoro technique of 25 minute work sessions, and decluttering your desk. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and standing meetings are also suggested to boost productivity and energy levels while making time for fun and relaxation.

1. 21 Top Ways to
Supercharge Your
Productivity
Melissa Chu
Jumpstart Your Dream Life

2. So,
you want to get more done.

3. But you also want more
time for fun…
…and relaxation.

4. I gotcha.
You can have both!

5. With these goals in
mind, here are a list
of 21 ways to
become
superproductive.

6. 1. Take lots of naps.
Leonardo da Vinci took numerous naps during
the day.
Napoleon Bonaparte took naps every day.
So did President John F. Kennedy…who even
ate lunch in bed!

7. 2. Say “no” to most things.
“The difference between successful people
and very successful people is that very
successful people say “no” to almost
everything.”
– Warren Buffett

8. 3. Stop working at 50 hours.
Research has found that productivity
drastically decreases after working 50 hours in
a week.
So go on, get out of the office and have a
restful evening.

9. 4. Let go of perfection.
Perfectionism leads to increased time on each
task, procrastination, and missing the big
picture.
Stop over-thinking everything.

10. 5. Get important work
done early.
Mornings are the most productive time of the
day because you have the most energy after
waking up.
Instead of checking email and reading the
news, get started on your priorities.

11. 6. Stop everything periodically.
Take time off to reflect on your work. Doing
nothing can be the best way to find solutions.
Try taking a walk or a shower if you can’t think
your way through a problem.

12. 7. Batch your communication.
Phones and emails can be distracting.
Instead of being constantly available, set times
when you check your messages and emails.

13. 8. Schedule it in.
If something is extremely important, set a
date and time for it.
This goes for things such as exercise,
generating business leads, and making time
for loved ones.

14. 9. Listen to music.
Different types of music work for different
folks. General rule of thumb: avoid music with
lyrics, as these can be distracting.
Classical music, dubstep, and epic music are
worth a try.

15. 10. Review what you need to
do the night before.
Knowing your priorities begins with planning
beforehand, not thinking of what to do when
you’re in the midst of things.
Take some time before the end of the day to
plan out the next day’s events.

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18. 11. Try the Pomodoro Technique.
Set your timer at 25 minutes and work on one
task (this is one “Pomodoro”).
When time’s up, take a break.
Take a longer break every four Pomodoros –
around 15 to 30 minutes.

19. 12. Use Parkinson’s Law.
According to Parkinson’s Law, we complete
work in the time allotted.
Look at one goal you’ve wanted to complete
for awhile and set a close deadline.
You’ll be surprised at how quickly you can get
a task done.

20. 13. Declutter your desk.
A lot of unnecessary items on your desk
makes for easy distraction.
Clean out or put away the objects you don’t
need.

21. 14. Quit multitasking.
Humans weren’t built to do more than one
task at a time (despite the bragging you might
hear about it).
Look at what needs to be done and work on
them individually.

22. 15. Track what works.
If you’re generating leads for your business,
record how many leads you received from one
method.
Be relentless. If you’ve tried a number of
methods and some are consistently doing
better, focus on them.

23. 16. Maintain a healthy diet.
Junk food may jolt your tastebuds, but it’ll
leave you with a bad feeling in the end.
Opt for high protein foods, like eggs,
chickpeas, and chicken to maintain energy.

24. 17. Drink lots of water.
Most of us don’t get enough water in the day.
Have a large pitcher of water nearby so that
you can stay hydrated.

25. 18. Get regular exercise.
Interestingly, exercise increases energy levels
and lowers the number of hours you need to
sleep.
Regular jogs or walks a few times a week go a
long way.

26. 19. Get to work early.
People who get to work early can make full
use of their high energy levels in the morning.
Another benefit is beating the morning traffic
rush.
Traffic jams can be a major time killer.

27. 20. Have stand-up meetings.
Standing meetings are popular at many start
ups, and for good reason.
Standing up while communicating increases
blood flow, improves thinking and generates
creativity.

28. 21. Do the same task continuously.
When you switch from one task to another,
you end up wasting time getting adjusted to a
different task.
Instead, work on one task until it’s completely
finished, then work on another task.

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