5 Productivity Hacks for Goal-driven women who want balance
Suppose you’re a woman aspiring to go after everything you desire and crush your short-term and long-term goals. In that case, it’s crucial to have the right systems in place to help you achieve everything while still having a balance between your personal life, work, and practicing self-care. In this blog post, I will provide the top 5 productivity hacks that will keep you focused and determined without being burned out.
Time block your priorities
Many of you are familiar with the infamous “to-do lists” and top 3 priorities”, but probably have not considered time blocking in conjunction with them. Time blocking will change how you conquer your days and check off your to-do lists. By scheduling when you will complete your tasks, you are more prone to accomplish them simply because you made the time to do so. Here’s a pro tip, tackle your most challenging and tedious tasks first before doing the others. In doing so, you will feel greater relief and proceed with your day at ease.
2. Do not work against yourself
You may be wondering what we mean by this. Not working against yourself means having an understanding of how you best complete tasks. Whether it’s the time of day you are most efficient or the length of your working sprints, it’s important to know what techniques will ensure you are accomplishing what you set out to do.
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3. Learn how to say NO
This may seem like such an easy hack. Quite frankly, it’s simply not. As women, we have a natural desire to do for people, whether it’s our family, friends, community, or more, even when we don’t have the bandwidth. Oftentimes, we expand our bandwidth to the max, which can lead to uneasiness about priorities, lack of energy, and not showing up as our best selves. Saying no is not a negative reflection on your character, but a positive. It demonstrates you have self-awareness and can set boundaries.
4. Limit Distractions
In this digital climate, we are often distracted by people, things, and even our phones. Try finding a designated space where you can lock in on work, set your phone on a ‘do not disturb’ focus, or put your phone out of your vantage point.
5. Take Breaks to recharge
Learning there is a time for work and a time for rest is pivotal to heightening your productivity. We know culture tells us to keep pushing forward and not stop, feeding this “grind mentality”. Many fail to realize how grinding causes friction, eventually breaking down matter. The goal is never to wear ourselves down to achieve or complete something. Rather, the goal is to become better versions of ourselves, requiring us to recharge ourselves to put forth great work and progress toward our goals. Always remember the purest form of self-care is resting and remembering that whatever is for you, you will never have to force it to happen.
Productivity is not about how many goals you cross off, but more about the quality of work and efficiency you forth towards your goals. After reviewing and implementing these 5 productivity hacks, you will feel more equipped to pursue your goals and find the balance between what needs to get done, what matters the most, and what you want out of life.
