{"id":721,"date":"2020-01-17T12:02:51","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T12:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/?p=721"},"modified":"2025-06-18T05:59:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T09:59:28","slug":"productivity-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/productivity-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 20 Tips to Stay Productive and Manage Your Time Better in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all had this thought when a deadline approaches\u2014 I\u2019ll be more productive tomorrow and manage time better. But then, tomorrow comes around and email, distractions, and ad hoc work just derail your perfectly planned workday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Some of the most productive and successful people have established rules to help them work more efficiently.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ve listed 20 productivity tips that can help you build smart habits, rules, and techniques to manage your time better and work in a more focused manner. Pick up the productivity hacks that work for you from the 20 listed below and make 2021 the year of productivity!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">1. Use an app for your to-dos\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your smartphone to good use by getting a task management app that helps you keep track of all your tasks. Apps like Todoist and Microsoft To-Do allow you to add your tasks with due dates that remind you of upcoming deadlines. With a to-do app, you can add newer tasks on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-724 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/todo-1024x614.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/todo-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/todo-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/todo-768x460.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/todo-380x228.png 380w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/todo-560x336.png 560w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/todo-800x479.png 800w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/todo-1160x695.png 1160w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Prioritize tasks with an Eisenhower matrix<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have too many tasks on your plate, you may be confused about which one to start with. This is where the Eisenhower matrix helps. Separate your tasks based on 4 characteristics<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urgent and important: tasks you need to do immediately<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important, but not urgent: tasks you can schedule to do later).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urgent, but not important: tasks you can delegate to someone else<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither urgent nor important: tasks that you can eliminate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this system, you can immediately identify tasks by importance and get through them without missing deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-723 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/eisenhower-matrix.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"560\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/eisenhower-matrix.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/eisenhower-matrix-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/eisenhower-matrix-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/eisenhower-matrix-380x222.jpg 380w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/eisenhower-matrix-800x467.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Consistently track tasks with a bullet journal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who get easily distracted by their smartphones, an app isn\u2019t the best idea for your to-do list. Bullet journals are a fun way to create your own task management system. People who manage their tasks on a bullet journal have their own task pages, based on their preference. Many people who practice bullet journals first create a master task list where any small or new tasks can be added for quick reference later. This way, you don\u2019t forget about these tasks. The best part about a bullet journal is that you can customize the pages according to your own preference, whether you want to add monthly goals, fitness tracker, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bulletjournal.com\/blogs\/bulletjournalist\/how-to-craft-a-better-to-do-list\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how you can craft a to-do list on your bullet journal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-722\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/to-do-list-4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/to-do-list-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/to-do-list-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/to-do-list-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/to-do-list-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/to-do-list-4-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/to-do-list-4-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/to-do-list-4.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\"><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">4. Break large tasks into smaller ones<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a task that seems impossible to finish, you will be able to make better progress with it by breaking it into smaller tasks and tackle it one small portion at a time. Your task would have different parts or steps that you can do separately. Add due dates to each of these smaller tasks and make progress within the timeline you\u2019ve set without overwhelming yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">5. Do the task you dread first\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know that massive tasks on your list that you want to put off till the end of the day? You may be better off finishing it first thing in the morning. By working on the worst task on your list, you can face the rest of the day with less pressure. The worst task, in this case, is the most important or the most daunting task for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">6. Batch routine tasks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time batching is a smart productivity system where you group similar tasks like emails and calls within a dedicated time period so that you don&#8217;t have to come back to them later. Batch your routine tasks like calls, emails, or updating spreadsheets for one time of the day, ideally in the afternoons when you feel lethargic. By doing this, you can attend to any emails or calls you missed while you were focused on the work in front of you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">7. Use the 1-3-5 rule\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have 10 tasks on your plate but let\u2019s be realistic\u2014 you can\u2019t finish all 10 in one day. There\u2019s just not enough time in the day! Instead, use the 1-3-5 rule. When setting your to-do list for the day, plan to get 1 large task, 3 medium-sized tasks, and 5 small tasks done every day. This way, you have a realistic target for the day and aren\u2019t cramming your day with more tasks than you can handle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Make your weekly task list on Sunday<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/65-positive-monday-motivation-quotes-to-jumpstart-your-week\/\">Starting your Monday mornings<\/a> by creating your task list is a waste of energy. Instead, list down your tasks for the week on Sunday evening so that you have an idea of what your upcoming week looks like and be well prepared to tackle it. This way, you can start your Monday by working on a task, putting your morning energy to good use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">9. Block distracting apps during the week<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you easily get distracted by social media or your media website, set up an app to block these apps and websites during your work hours. Such apps let you block certain apps and websites during a specific time period, say from 9am to 6pm. Some of these app blockers also let you set restrictions based on the WiFi you are connected to. This way, once your device connects to your work WiFi, you are immediately blocked from distractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Use time tracker to stay accountable<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a system that shows you how you spend your time can be eye-opening, enforcing you to change your habits. Set up time tracker within your communication platform like Slack or Microsoft Teams where you can check-in when you start work and out when you step away. This way, you can clearly see hours where you aren\u2019t working and understand your high and low hours. Apps like AttendanceBot work within your communication app, simplifying your time tracking habit and allowing you to see the total time you spent working within a day, week, or even month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A time tracker is also a great way for managers to see how their employees are spending their work hours, ensuring there isn\u2019t any time wasted during work. With a time tracker, there is no need for constant monitoring and it allows you to keep your employees accountable even when they are working remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/time-tracking-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about time tracking techniques<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how you can get started with one right within your communication software.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Pomodoro technique\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a system that manages your time for you, use the Pomodoro Technique. This technique breaks down your work time into intervals of 25 minutes with short breaks of 5 minutes in between. The urgency that the Pomodoro Technique instills urges you to work faster, helping you stay productive and get work done faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Pomodoro apps on your smartphone can even snooze notifications and block apps from being opened, ensuring you aren&#8217;t distracted.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-725 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/timer.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1268\" height=\"542\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/timer.png 1268w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/timer-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/timer-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/timer-1024x438.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/timer-380x162.png 380w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/timer-800x342.png 800w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/timer-1160x496.png 1160w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1268px) 100vw, 1268px\" \/><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\"><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">12. Use mornings for heavier tasks\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mornings are high energy hours for most people. It\u2019s important that you make the most of this time by putting your social media scrolling away and dive straight into your tougher or larger tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you aren\u2019t a morning person though, you can start with smaller, 2-minute tasks and work on the heavier tasks when you are at your peak. Identify your high energy hours within a day, whether it&#8217;s late at night, in the evenings, or right after lunch and block those hours for deep work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. Focus on 1 thing at a time<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multitasking is no one\u2019s productivity secret. In fact, it is proven that multitasking can slow you down, which means that you aren\u2019t managing your time well. Instead, when you start a task, work on it within the time you\u2019ve blocked for the task. Ideally, it\u2019s best to finish the task you have in progress before you start the next one. As simple as this productivity tip is, focusing on one task at a time will speed you up, helping you manage your time efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Snooze your notifications<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switching off your notifications\u2014 email, your smartphone, and even Slack\u2014 can allow you to focus more on work. Without the constant buzzing, you are less likely to be distracted and you\u2019ll reach for your phone less, getting more done during the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, set aside a few minutes twice a day, during lunch hour and at the end of the workday to go through all the messages and reply back. You can also set up Slack notifications in a way that you get notified only when someone mentions your name or uses the word \u201curgent\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Say no to the small stuff<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, to ensure you\u2019re more productive, you have to pass up on work in the first place. By saying no to tasks that you can\u2019t accommodate or ones that can be delegated, you can focus better on the tasks you already have and not feel pressed for time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">16. Block out the noise with headphones<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you work in a noisy environment, a pair of headphones can help you pick up pace. Wearing a pair of headphones also lets you get work done without the noisy office breaking your flow of thought. Although it may not keep all interruptions away, people will also be less likely to disturb you with unimportant work\/questions if you are wearing headphones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Many people are re-energized when they are working in a busy environment, with people moving around. If you are someone who gets distracted by people moving around, you can always opt to sit in less happening areas. Book out a conference room or find a corner to help you get through your work.<\/p>\n<h3><b>17. Minimize meetings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meetings are time wasters. Often times, meetings are called to discuss small changes or decisions that can just be made over Slack or on call. Minimize the number of meetings you have by asking the person who called the meeting whether the discussion can be had on Slack or over a call. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By reducing the number of meetings you have, you can spend more time getting work done and less time discussing it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, when you do schedule meetings, make sure that it is short, has an agenda set already and that during the meeting, everyone sticks to the topic at hand. Many companies practice standing meetings, where attendees stand during the meeting. Having to stand creates discomfort and participants are forced to keep the meeting short.<\/p>\n<h3><b>18. Block out time on Google Calendar<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your Calendar to your advantage. Since everyone has access to your Calendar, you can establish hours where you do not entertain meetings, calls, or even interruptions. Block out your high energy hours on your Google Calendar so that anyone who wants to have a chat with you can quickly look at your schedule and plan to approach you during your low hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can also set your out-of-work hours so that you can aren&#8217;t disturbed with work-related calls and tasks when you are away from work.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-727 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Gsuite_OutOfOffice_v01.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>19. Reset with a break<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel stuck with a task, stressed, or unproductive, a break might just help you reset. Get away from your desk for an hour so that you can come back with a clear mind to tackle the tasks on your plate. Use that break to take a walk, get a workout in, or read a book. What&#8217;s more, you shouldn&#8217;t just take breaks when you&#8217;re pushed to take one. Ensure that you&#8217;ve scheduled at least 2 breaks within your workday to help you recenter and give your brain the much-needed time before the next task.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>20. Set personal deadlines<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your manager or supervisor would set a deadline for when the task they\u2019ve assigned to you should be handed over. To avoid rushing right before the deadline, it\u2019s best to set a personal deadline, a day before the actual deadline, A personal deadline allows you to finish the task with enough time to review your work before handing over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite all these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/dopamine-productivity\/\">productivity tips<\/a>, it&#8217;s important that you remember that getting more things done during your work hours starts with just sitting down and getting started. When feeling demotivated, taking a break can help but don&#8217;t let a lack of motivation stop you from even trying to make progress on your tasks. Sometimes, you&#8217;d find that just starting the task can help you gather the motivation you needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope these productivity tips help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/time-budget\/\">manage your time<\/a> smartly in 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all had this thought when a deadline approaches\u2014 I\u2019ll be more productive tomorrow and manage time better. 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