Easy ways to boost your summer productivity

When summer rolls around, it’s easy to let productivity levels slide – after all, who wants to be stuck in the office when the sunshine is calling? Now that the weather is starting to warm up, having a few easy productivity tips and tricks in your arsenal as an entrepreneur can make all the difference. It’s a way to keep on track and maximise our mobile app development business opportunity and still have plenty of time to enjoy picnics, BBQs and days out in the sun with friends and family.

Read on for a few hacks you can put into practise right now…

Banish distractions

With research showing that many of us are now working much longer hours and spending a lot more time in the office than our predecessors, it’s never been more important to stay focused and get your to-do list tackled in as timely a manner as possible. Key to this is banishing distractions.

You might think that a quick scroll through your social media is inconsequential or that having the TV on in the background doesn’t slow you down. In reality, it does. It isn’t just the minutes you lose scrolling or checking out that news segment either – stopping what you’re doing to check in with Facebook or post on LinkedIn takes you away from the task in hand. It disrupts your flow and means you have to absorb yourself in the job again when done – a practise that steals a significant chunk of your time each day.

To stay focused and productive, banish distractions. Set your phone aside and schedule in regular breaks. Use those allotted breaks to check your social media or browse the news and then get back to work.

Invest in time-saving tools

Investing in the right tools can make a world of difference when it comes to staying productive, remaining focused and making the absolute best use of your time. If you struggle to stay organised for example and routinely have to hunt around for files or contact information, investing in a CRM system and a project management tool such as Trello or Basecamp makes total sense and can help you work smarter, not harder.

Get into a routine

While no two days will ever be exactly alike, establishing a routine that works for you can make all the difference and mean that you no longer get to 5pm with an important to-do still sitting on your list. If you work better in the mornings, get into the habit of rising early and tackling the hardest or most time-consuming jobs first when you’re at your best. Then leave the afternoon for less absorbing tasks such as responding to emails or tackling admin.

Some entrepreneurs also find it helps to set time slots for taking calls or checking email rather than being ‘on’ all day. Experiment to find what works for you and then design your working day accordingly.