Many of us try to fit as many hours into our work day as possible. We are under the assumption that by making our 
days longer, we are being more productive. That couldn’t be further from the truth. It is possible for you to accomplish more in a day without becoming overwhelmed or feeling defeated throughout the day. Below you will find some tips on how to accomplish more during the day.
Rest – It is important that you are getting enough rest at night to maintain your focus throughout the day. If you have noticed that you are zoning out or finding it difficult to focus on what is being said, it may be a sign that you are not getting enough rest. When you take the time to unplug and simply relax, you will notice that you actually have more energy to focus on work during the day.
Overcommit – It is natural for us to believe that we can accomplish more than what we are actually capable of doing. When you break down big projects into smaller tasks, you will feel like you accomplished more during the day. This will not only help keep your stress level low, but it will help you focus on what you have accomplished rather than becoming overwhelmed at the thought of everything that still has to be done.
Take On Less – We’re all guilty of believing we can do more than we actually can. We do this by accepting more projects than can be done effectively at one time. To remain productive during the day, remember that you have limitations and not to bite off more than you can chew.
Schedule – Disruptions throughout the day can be detrimental to completing tasks. When you are interrupted, it can take your brain up to 15-minutes to re-focus on what you were doing. To avoid disruptions throughout the day, schedule specific times when you will check emails and voicemails. This will help you stay focused on the task at hand and accomplish more during your day.
Focus – It’s easy to lose focus on tasks during the day. To help you remain focused during the day and not be distracted by trying to remember an important idea or thought, you should write it down as soon as possible. If you do not write this message down, your brain will be distracted by trying to remember it at all costs. To limit the time spent on remembering stray thoughts, you should carry a notepad with you throughout the day.