Productivity: how to achieve more and not blame yourself for laziness?

Set goals correctly

To avoid the frustration of having the same thing on your to-do list for months on end without finding the strength to start, set goals correctly. Use the SMART technique: S (specific) - the goal must be specific, M (measurable) - measurable, A (achievable) - achievable, R (realistic) - realistic and T (time bounded) - limited in time. For example, using this technique, the goal: "Read many scientific articles" should be transformed into "Read 5 scientific articles in one month. With this method, you will be able to set realistic goals and achieve them.

Prioritize

We want to do as much as possible, so we set ourselves too many goals for one day. When we can't finish everything for objective reasons, we feel psychologically uncomfortable, and the goals keep piling up. Use the "don't do it" technique: choose the 3 most important tasks of the day and learn to say "no" to everything else. This will help you feel satisfaction from what you've done, not frustration from not getting it done.

Concentrate

Use clear time blocks to organize your activities: work on a task for 25 minutes, then take a 5 minute break. After an hour of work, rest for 15-30 minutes and break for food, social media, or conversation. During work, you can't tear yourself away, otherwise the block won't count. These techniques will help you improve self-discipline and optimize your workflow.

We hope these techniques help you organize your studies or work and increase your productivity. Always remember that stress only hinders success, and only a positive attitude will have a positive effect on any goals you set.