5 Tips on How to Work Smarter, Not Harder
- Employee performance
Video Transcription
Working smarter not harder is another one of those quotes that is more popular than most. The reality of life is that working smarter is much harder than working harder, especially in the corporate world. Work smarter not harder is easier said than done, that’s for sure!
Working smart is not about doing things faster. It is about prioritizing correctly, taking the right steps to achieve your goals and ignoring unimportant things. If you have not figured it out yet, here are a few simple tips to help you work smarter instead of harder.
- Prioritize and keep track of your daily tasks. Make a to-do list at the end of the day to ensure that you have done all your tasks for the day.
- Organize your workspace and stay organized. It helps you save time by easily finding what you need.
- Take lots of breaks. While you might think that working more hours will make you more productive, it actually makes you feel tired, less attentive and less energised.
- Plan your week ahead and stick to your plan.
- Take a look at the competition. Your goal is to stand out from others out there. There will be other team members who are working just as hard as you; it is your job to be better than them.
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