{"id":1954,"date":"2019-06-28T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T06:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tamashi.eu\/8-tips-voor-de-ultieme-productieve-dag\/"},"modified":"2020-02-06T18:11:25","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T16:11:25","slug":"8-tips-for-the-ultimate-productive-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tamashi.eu\/en\/8-tips-for-the-ultimate-productive-day\/","title":{"rendered":"8 tips for the ultimate productive day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Busy, busy, busy\u2026 Yet again a super long to-do list! You start off great but after a few hours your concentration is just lost. Just follow these 8 tips and kick some ass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. <\/strong>Create your perfect day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you do most of your work in the morning or are you more of a night owl? Not everyone is productive at the same time. Period. Self-knowledge can take you a big step forward. Plan your agenda (meetings, briefings, \u2026) so you get the most out of your day. Put all-in on your most productive moments and complement lesser moments with rather simple tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Small tasks, big results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t fill your day with big, elaborate tasks, but also make room for small victories. For example, covering your bed. Good to know, do it in the morning and create a good feeling during the working day. Some advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You&#8217;ve already finished something,<\/li><li>You&#8217;ve prepared something,<\/li><li>You set the tone for the rest of the day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This also applies to other small to-do&#8217;s. That good feeling when you can tick off something will give you courage to take on the bigger tasks as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cThe Secret of getting ahead is getting started\u201d<\/p><cite>Mark Twain<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. <\/strong>Start the day with a positive morning routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful people like Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk and Barack Obama swear to a clear morning routine. So take <a href=\"https:\/\/tamashi.eu\/en\/7-steps-to-the-perfect-morning-routine\/\">your morning routine into your own hands<\/a>. Draw up a plan that you feel comfortable with and that fits in with your situation. Is useless social media scrolling in the morning disastrous for your start of the day? Just don&#8217;t wake up those first few hours? Experiment with your wake-up time or start the day with things that give you energy. Determine clear steps that will help you to be the best version of yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section_large\">\n  <div class=\"b-mission js-in-view\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n        <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-6\">\n          <div class=\"b-mission__image\">\n                        <picture class=\"u-full\">\n              <source type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\n                data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tamashi.eu\/app\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Ochtendroutine.jpg\">\n              <source type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"\n                data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tamashi.eu\/app\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Ochtendroutine.jpg\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"\n                class=\"lazy u-object-fit u-full\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tamashi.eu\/app\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Ochtendroutine-600x400.jpg\"\n                alt=\"ochtendroutine\">\n            <\/picture>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-5 offset-lg-1\">\n          <h2 class=\"b-mission__heading block-title\">Want to know everything about the perfect morning routine?<\/h2>\n          <p class=\"b-mission__text block-text\">The morning routine: performing a daily ritual of half an hour or an hour to walk through life hyper-productively day in and day out.<\/p>\n          <div class=\"b-mission__control\">\n           <span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-040cdf84-4d27-4344-a6e7-2321d6ccccbe\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-040cdf84-4d27-4344-a6e7-2321d6ccccbe\" id=\"hs-cta-040cdf84-4d27-4344-a6e7-2321d6ccccbe\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/5712553\/040cdf84-4d27-4344-a6e7-2321d6ccccbe\" ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-040cdf84-4d27-4344-a6e7-2321d6ccccbe\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/5712553\/040cdf84-4d27-4344-a6e7-2321d6ccccbe.png\"  alt=\"Ontdek de ideale ochtendroutine\"\/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(5712553, '040cdf84-4d27-4344-a6e7-2321d6ccccbe', {}); <\/script><\/span>          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. <\/strong>A fresh start ensures more productivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bye, bye hot shower and hello cold water. Take on the challenge and get into a cold shower each morning. A fresh start guaranteed with a lot of endorphins screeching through your body! Getting rid of your hot bath\/spa moment? No, just keep those moments for the evening. That way you have something to look forward to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. <\/strong>A healthy breakfast is key for a productive day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No one can be productive with a grunting stomach. Concentration takes energy. Healthy nutrition is essential for productivity and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.breakfastisbest.eu\/docs\/102017\/BIB_Report_Importance_of_Breakfast_in_Europe_2017.pdf\">yet one in four eat breakfast regularly<\/a> (Shame on us!). Therefore, despite the chaos and hustle and bustle of the morning, try to choose <a href=\"https:\/\/tamashi.eu\/en\/the-foundations-of-a-healthy-breakfast\/\">a healthy breakfast<\/a> so that you get enough vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Keep calm and take a break<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fact: No one is productive for 8 hours. Got a dip? Is it time for a coffee chat? Or do you just want to change your mind? Whatever the reason, step away from your desk and do something complementary. Meditate, do breathing exercises, go for a walk or pool. Take a break and then go to work fresh and productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4698\" height=\"3112\" src=\"https:\/\/tamashi.eu\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gm-3.jpg\" alt=\"go-for-the-ultimate-productive-day\" class=\"wp-image-1001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmorning.wpenginepowered.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gm-3.jpg 4698w, https:\/\/gmorning.wpenginepowered.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gm-3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gmorning.wpenginepowered.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gm-3-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gmorning.wpenginepowered.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gm-3-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gmorning.wpenginepowered.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gm-3-1000x662.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gmorning.wpenginepowered.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gm-3-1200x795.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gmorning.wpenginepowered.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gm-3-1600x1060.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/gmorning.wpenginepowered.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gm-3-2000x1325.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4698px) 100vw, 4698px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Lists, lists &amp; LISTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab a pen and paper and write down what you want to do today. Lists will help you determine the focal point of your productive day. And no, they don&#8217;t have to be life changing events. Pumping up the tires of your bike, reading a book, baking (and eating) a cake, etc. also deserve a place on your to-do list. It&#8217;s all in the little things. But visualizing your to do&#8217;s will make you take a step forward every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pomodoro_Technique\">Pomodoro technique<\/a> also makes use of this and helps you to organise your time more productively. This way of time management consists of 6 steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Determine which task you need to perform <\/li><li>Run the Pomodoro timer (Traditionally 25 minutes) <\/li><li>Work on the task <\/li><li>Make sure the task is completed when the time is up and check it off your to-do list. <\/li><li>If you have less than 4 tasks on your list, take a short break of 3 to 5 minutes, and go back to step 2. <\/li><li>After 4 Pomodoros, take a longer break of about 15 to 30 minutes. Remove all already completed tasks and go back to step 1. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Extra tip: Keep your list throughout the day and scrape what you&#8217;ve accomplished, it feels so good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. <\/strong>Go for an end-of-the-day routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to a morning routine, build in <a href=\"https:\/\/tamashi.eu\/en\/the-evening-routine-and-the-morning-routine-the-ideal-duo\/\">an end-of-day routine<\/a>. How? Simple. Organize your desk before you go home or go over your duties for the next day. Make sure you also create a moment of rest at home before you get under the wool. A cup of tea and a good tune in the background, grab a book or have a nice chat. Let go of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cProductivity is NEVER an accident. It\u2019s the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort\u201d<\/p><cite>Paul Meyer<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, Rome wasn&#8217;t built in a day. You&#8217;re not going to be able to be as productive every day. But every time you take a step forward, you get closer to your goal. Don&#8217;t be too hard on yourself. Keep these 8 tips in mind and over time you will see that your productivity has increased rapidly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Busy, busy, busy\u2026 Yet again a super long to-do list! 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