What helps you work more efficiently?

[decipher]

Hi,

Just wondering what helps you work more efficiently? I personally find myself completing more task throughout the day when i listen to music.

What about you??

thanks!

[temi]

With me its a list. I tend to have a lot to do, if I make a list and give myself deadline for completing each task I tend to do more.
If all the tasks I am completing are going smoothly, that also spurs me on.

[TheStar]

It depends on what kind of work I'm doing. If I'm doing something at home like cleaning up, music is great to keep me going.

If I am at work, I work more efficiently when my coworkers are working efficiently.

[decipher]

Yah I would have to agree; having a checklist is always a plus, and being around good I would have to agree with that being around efficient coworkers is always a plus.

Thanks!

[lee_kim]

With me its a list. I tend to have a lot to do, if I make a list and give myself deadline for completing each task I tend to do more.
If all the tasks I am completing are going smoothly, that also spurs me on.

sure
i gree with you
write down a list what you want to do
and it help you doing those thing one to one, not miss out anything ^^

[Kay]

I'm the opposite. I can't stand having music or a TV going in the background when I'm trying to work. I much prefer it to be all quiet and my husband's the opposite. He can't concentrate if it's too quiet but I find noise really distracting.

I agree on the lists, that is helpful. I also use an email reminder program so I don't forget things like birthdays or appointments. I'd really be up the creek without a paddle if I didn't use that! The best thing to make you work efficiently is to get enough rest. Without that you're less productive than you would have been had you taken a break.

[alan_smithee]

i work effeciently when i have much sleep or when my stomach is full

a bit accompany of music can sometimes be a helper too to get motivated in doing my works

[theartfuldodger]

I personally find it easier to work without distractions of any kind. Saying that though, I have to admit that I am very easily distracted !

[kingdogol]

I personally find myself completing more task throughout the day when i listen to music.

Agreed, music is a big help, too loud though and you start getting unfocussed, though I always crank up the music cause I love my music!

I tend to have a lot to do, if I make a list and give myself deadline for completing each task I tend to do more.
If all the tasks I am completing are going smoothly, that also spurs me on.

Definatly agree with having a list and when tasks g well it makes you go even faster, though I find deadlines are bad, if you're trying to do a project for someone and they keep nagging you every 5 minutes then it stresses you out and the work takes twice as long. Give me time to do the work and its the best there can be!

I'm the opposite. I can't stand having music or a TV going in the background when I'm trying to work. I much prefer it to be all quiet and my husband's the opposite. He can't concentrate if it's too quiet but I find noise really distracting.

I can't have music too loud or it distracts me if I'm trying to write an article, though background music or a quiet radio/tv has bee doin it for me lately. Just enough noise to hear two things and be able to keep my ideas clear on paper, it's like for men a background noise filters out all the shit we would otherwise write if the noise wasn't there.

i work effeciently when i have much sleep or when my stomach is full

If the stomach is too full the ZzZzZzZz's come about quickly. Sleep is a must!

I personally find it easier to work without distractions of any kind. Saying that though, I have to admit that I am very easily distracted !

Agreed!

Another one you should all add is to stay hydrated. I find a glass of water, just started drinking that again, cutting down the 4 litre coke habit a day, is enough to get the brain active and keep it thinking again. A small beverage of some kind every 1-2 hours will keep you feeling good!

[Kay]

Another one you should all add is to stay hydrated. I find a glass of water, just started drinking that again, cutting down the 4 litre coke habit a day, is enough to get the brain active and keep it thinking again. A small beverage of some kind every 1-2 hours will keep you feeling good!

Especially if it's of the alcoholic kind. Kidding!

I drink coffee and nothing but, and that's a very bad habit of mine. I do need to get more water inside me for sure. I'm positive I read somewhere that coffee dehydrates you.