Re-Evaluate Your Work-Life Balance

Consider Journaling
As someone who journals often, I can attest to it being one of the most effective ways to declutter the mind. I don’t typically plan what I journal; I just allow it to flow freely. Sometimes I doodle, write a single word or sentence, make a list, rehash my entire day, try to work out an idea on paper, or write full letters with no intention of ever sending them. While reading this, some may be wondering, “What exactly does journaling have to do with my work?” Well in essence, it has the potential to mean a great deal. By journaling, I find that I am able to clarify my thoughts and make sense of them in a way that creates room for new ideas and boosts my productivity. For example, if I write a note in my journal that says, “Don’t forget the paper towels,” on surface, it may seem to have little to no impact on my work, but by taking the time to document my thoughts in all of their random splendor, I’ve somehow cleared the way for actual on-the-job productivity. Now I’m not at work thinking about whether I forgot to turn off the oven or soul searching for the meaning of life, and as an added bonus, I can tackle my work projects with a fresh mind.Plan Your Days in Advance
In order to maximize productivity on the job, being proactive rather than reactive is always the best way to go, and I’ve found that most of the time proactivity leads to productivity. The last thing you want to do is wait until you’re backed into a corner, pressed for time, or being asked about the status of an assignment before making progress on it. However, taking a proactive approach to your work assignments involves one largely important component—planning your workdays in advance.
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