10 ways to turn yourself into a productivity dynamo

10 ways to turn yourself into a productivity dynamo10 ways to turn yourself into a productivity dynamoYoure only productive at workthree daysout of the week. How can you improve that?The secret to getting more done is tomake things automatic. Controlover your schedulestops you from getting tired at work.Progressmotivates us more than anything else. Your mind moves you, buthow you move also affects your mind. Superstition canimprove performanceand when people wish you luckyou do better.Mood matters.Happinessandoverconfidenceboth boost productivity. Think positive byimagining the happiest day of your life. Usepositive self-talk and positive mental imagery.Know therules your brain works by, thethingsthatreally motivate us, whatincreases teamworkandhow to improve yourself.How the office is decoratedmakes a difference. Might want toavoid the color redand make sure tobuy some plants.Checklistshelp. So docalendars.Clean your desk. Chew somegum. Stopmultitaskingand dont bothersorting your em ail into folders.Does managing your free time with a schedule sound awful? A study shows it actuallyimproves life satisfaction.Talking to yourselfmight make you look crazy but it can improve performance.Heres what you shouldsay. (Trash talkhelps too.)Getenough sleep. Your mood in the morningaffects your entire day. If youre a night owl, shift your schedule later and if youre a morning larkget to work earlier. Napshelp.Rivalsincrease performancebut they also make us more likely to cheat. Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is togive it to someoneelse.Self-deceptionhelps too.Thinking about thestereotype of someone who excels at what youre attemptingcan improve your performance.Web breaksmake you more productive. Butwhether you need a break at allis dependent on how you see willpower.Chill out. Yourehappier when youre busyanyway.Join more than 320,000 readers and get a free weekly update via emailhere.Related postsHow To Be Resilient 8 Steps To Success When Life Gets HardWhat 10 things should you do every day to improve your life?How To Make Your Life Better By Sending Five Simple EmailsThis article first appeared at Barking Up the Wrong Tree.