Sink or Swim

Before you start your day, double check your to-do list. Prioritize the most important tasks and stick to it.

Start with your backlogs first. Don’t work on new tasks until you’re done with yesterday’s project.

Remove / stay away from all distractions. Don’t turn on the TV, close your email inbox (it’s tempting to check your emails every now and then) and close all chat windows.

If you’re running out of ideas or just can’t seem to focus, step back for 15 minutes. Take a break by walking around the neighborhood or listen to music. Make sure you don’t do this every hour as you’ll never finish anything.

Similar to last tip. Try to work outside your house from time to time. Go to the nearest cafe with your laptop or your notebook and write your thoughts, sketch design the traditional way.

Schedule bulk activities like blogging (every morning or every other day), checking emails (every two hours), small web maintenance (after finishing a big task).

Although nothing kills creativity more than a strict schedule, you’ll have to specify an end time for your work. You also have to find the best time of the day wherein you feel like you work better. Whether it’s when everyone is sleeping at night or very early in the morning, choose the time where you’re most likely to finish several tasks in one sitting.

A comfortable work environment never fails to make a worker happy. Invest on nice computer chairs and table, good lighting and have plenty of space that you can move around.

And this coming from my mother. A well balanced diet is essential to keep not only your body strong, but your mind as well. Taking hgh supplement or energy drinks might keep you up and alert but nothing really beats good nutrition.

Last but not the least, don’t forget to have a life outside your job.

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