5 Ways to Be More Productive

Have you ever noticed how some people seem to be more productive in the morning, others in the afternoon, and still others late into the evening hours? People have a time of day that they are generally the most productive. Online Clock reports that “According to research there is no exact time of day where every single person is more or less productive, but on average the majority of humans are more productive during morning hours.”

It makes sense, that once you know when you are most productive, you adjust your daily activity to reflect that time period. Knowing your most productive part of the day is important when it comes to choosing the right kind of construction job. If possible choose a company that is flexible with work hours and will take into account your specific work productivity cycle.

If it is not possible, you will need to make some adjustments on your end so that you can optimize your own productivity abilities. These changes on your part can take the form of the time you go to bed, the quality of sleep you experience, how much exercise you get on a regular basis, your diet, and how much television you watch.

Let’s start with the time you go to bed. If you are like most people, you are the least productive before you go to bed. Typically this time is used for recreational activities, doing nothing of real importance, and things like reading, watching television, and telephone conversations with friends. This is the best block of time to adjust. Usually, if you cut your sleep time down, it will result in a feeling of being tired and drowsy the next day at work. To remedy the lack of sleep you are getting, go to bed earlier. This will allow you to get the extra sleep time that will allow for a full night’s sleep and be more productive the next day at work.

Getting a good night’s sleep can be prevented if your spouse or partner is watching television in the bedroom while you are trying to get to sleep. Many experts recommend that for you to get the proper rest you need, not to have a television in your bedroom. Light that comes from windows can also deprive you of a deep, sound sleep pattern. And as I mentioned in an earlier blog, make sure you have dark blinds, and if necessary, wear a sleep mask that blocks the light from your closed eyes.

Getting regular exercise will help maintain your body’s fitness level and keep it more balanced. Having a balanced body will allow you to get a full night’s sleep on a regular basis. Eating the right kind of diet will keep your body tuned up and running right. Avoid caffeine, sugar and junk foods. Often times these kinds of body fuel serve only to disrupt its’ pattern of working smoothly.

Finally, avoid too much television. The visual and auditory stimulation can oftentimes disrupt your brain’s thought patterns and images. Too much stimulation in the form of violence and drama can cause your brain to go on overdrive and prevent it from cycling down before bedtime.

Tom Borg is a consultant in leadership management, team building and customer service. Please see more of his blogs at constructionjobforceblog.com and manufacturingworkersblog.com. To view additional job postings go to Nexxt