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10 Ways to be More Productive

Because I'm always on the lookout for better ways to work more productively and efficiently -- leaving more time to pursue the interests that really make life worthwhile -- Lifehack.org devised a common-sense list of 10 simple ways to be more productive with less effort.

By the way, you don't need the fastest computer or PDA ever made (for the time being anyway) to be more productive.

The key theme behind this awesome list focuses on simplicity, the easiest and most direct path to completing tasks more quickly and efficiently.

What follows are a few of these great suggestions for simplifying and improving your productivity, then click the link below for the rest.

  • Eliminate distractions
  • Do one thing at a time
  • Find a quiet place to work
  • Focus on the essential tasks at hand
  • Spend a few moments every day to clear your head and gain some perspective about your life and the work you do

Lifehack.org May 7, 2007


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Posted On May 14, 2007
Sorry, Dr Mercola, I can't blame you for removing my other comment, it was not very productive. So here I go again, on a positive note.
My grandmother was the most productive person I've known. She lived to be 100 yrs old. She was very health food conscious. She had an unconditional love for ALL people, and spent a great deal of time doing things for the community. If she had it in her hand to give , she gave it. She lead a very simple, quiet life,  focused on one thing at a time, never hurried or worried about anything. She talked to god in her heart and was as christ like as humanly possible. She did not allow me to have sugar, it gummed up your mind, and made you unproductive. I received a stern talking to if I ever said anything bad about anyone, followed by "bad wishes, fall in your own dishes". So as far as  I can tell having a clear conscience before all men leaves you freed up for a much more productive life.

Take your shoes and socks off, walk outside barefoot, on gravel, Its probably going to hurt some, but the more you do it the better you'll feel, because it breaks up plaque on your pressure points. The better you feel the more productive you are.

Moms have a hard time finding time for themselves. Often times feeling foggy headed and unproductive. Get dad, the grandparents, or the teenager next door to watch the kids. Barter time with other mothers, whatever you have to do to find time to yourself. AND DON'T FEEL GUILTY ABOUT IT!

Smile at someone you don't know.

Give hugs, lots of them!

Do something nice for someone unconditionally.

Don't let anyone dictate to you what level of productivity you should have.

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Posted On May 09, 2007
"Invariably the SIMPLICIST explanation or answer is the correct one."

OCCUM'S RAZOR

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Posted On May 09, 2007
I'm not sure if that razor actually means the 'correct' answer as much as a possiblity of being the best answer.

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Posted On May 09, 2007
Correct, and why, "invariably" and "or" are in the statement/quote.

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Posted On May 25, 2007
PHILIPPIANS 3:2 "Beware of dogs, beware of of evil workers, beware of the concision." (the simplest answer is not "always" the correct one.)

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Posted On May 26, 2007
For more information on Occam's Razor see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occam's_razor

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Posted On May 24, 2007
The reason why we aren't as productive is because of fear. Fear of failure. Fear of change. Fear of rejection. Fear of the unknown.

That should be # 1 on the list.  Stop fearing an outcome before you even get started. We are all guilty of this.

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Posted On May 26, 2007
Right on!  One of the suggestions in the follow-up article is to intentionally do a bad, incomlete, unconcise, etc. job just to get over that type of hesitancy that comes from fear of not being perfect. 

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