| Efficiency is simply about finding the right tools. | | | | productivity-boosting tools such as calendars, |
| Boosting productivity isn't only about getting things | | | | planners, and notepads can help you note what you |
| done within the allotted time but also about cutting | | | | need to accomplish. The Cyber Doc-U Clip has an |
| down the time it takes to complete a task without | | | | adhesive back that sticks to the side of a monitor. |
| sacrificing quality. By becoming more efficient in the | | | | You can use it write down what you need to do in a |
| workplace, we are able to leave work on time and | | | | day and stick it somewhere visible so you don't fall |
| get some quality time for family and personal | | | | away. |
| interests. | | | | - Monitor your online activities. Free and paid |
| - Resist the temptation to go online. The Internet, | | | | programs are available to monitor the time you spend |
| for all its benefits, can be a major time waster. If | | | | online and curb your habits. Set a schedule and make |
| you're not careful, you can spend hours on | | | | it a custom to stick to it. Aside from these |
| social-networking sites like Facebook on simply | | | | productivity-boosting tools, get a timer to monitor |
| changing personal updates and checking out others' | | | | how long you spend time online. |
| feeds, loading photos, updating status, and adding | | | | - Make use of online bookmarks. Online productivity |
| applications. | | | | tools such as Del.icio.us lets you bookmark your |
| So what to do when you're trying to get things | | | | favorite online articles and URLs in an online page, so |
| done? Stay offline. If you need to go online for | | | | you can go back to them when you have time to |
| research and reference purposes, resist the urge to | | | | read leisurely. |
| click on sites that may interest you. Go invisible on | | | | - If you are stuck, go out and take a walk. Not only |
| your chat application and don't feel compelled to say | | | | is walking good for your health, it also helps bring |
| hi when someone you know goes online. You're | | | | needed oxygen to your brain and awaken your mind. |
| trying to get things done, not initiate a private | | | | The 15-minute walk you take may boost your |
| conversation. If you have to ask questions, go the | | | | productivity by helping you come up with a solution |
| e-mail route. This way, you can ask direct questions | | | | to a work problem or a good lead for your story. |
| and not have to waste time on small talk. | | | | Have custom productivity tools on hand such as |
| - Write things down. One of the best ways to boost | | | | notebooks, pens, and notepads, so that when the |
| your memory is to write down what you need to | | | | brilliant idea strikes, you can write it down |
| accomplish within a given day. Custom | | | | immediately. |