While your working hours might stipulate 9-5, this doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting everything done you need to in those hours. We’re all guilty of procrastination, particularly in the day and age when our phone’s are always going off and social media is just a few taps away. Yet if you want to get more out of your work day, you need to work smarter. Make the most of those hours you have and you’ll feel happier in yourself, more productive and be able to get a lot more done. In this article we take a look at some top tips to help you be more productive at work.

Put Your Phone Down

One of the biggest barriers for having a productive work day is the use of mobile phones. Mobiles are a great source of distraction and if you’re someone that feels the need to check social media often, you can be surprised how quickly those little minutes add up. Instead, keep your phone away from you and try not to look at it unless it’s necessary. You’ll soon find you have a lot more spare time on your hands and you’re not wasting so much energy on your mobile.

Give Yourself Set Goals

If you don’t really know what you’re aiming for in a day, it can be hard to stick to any sort of structure and get things done. Instead, give yourself set goals which you want to hit by the end of the day. This could be a certain target you want to hit, sales you want to make, or a certain amount of words you need to write, depending on the industry you work in. Set these in the morning and see what you can tick off by the afternoon, it will help you to stay on track rather than just dithering about wondering what is best to work on next. 

Ensure You Have the Right Equipment for Success

As well as the above, you want to make sure you’re equipped for the best chance of success in the workplace. There are many things you might want for this. Mobile workbenches, for example, can transform your workspace ensuring you can be more efficient in your manual tasks. You might need a better office chair to support your back, or perhaps better photo editing tools to help speed up the image process. Look up what might help you get your job done to a better standard and see what can be done.

These are just a few things you can do to be more efficient at work. Making the most of your work day can not only help you to climb the ranks in your career, but also feel better about yourself. If you know you’ve just faffed around most of the day and not really got the most out of it that you could, it can have a big impact. What are some top tips you have for being more efficient at work? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.