Increase your productivity at work

This post came out from The Straits Times (22 June 2016)
Title - Increase your productivity at work

Some pointers that I've got are:
1. Begin with the end in mind
2. Have a sense of purpose
3. Use your time wisely

On Begin with the end in mind

• Be clear on what you want to achieve at the end of the day. It is important to be aware of your tasks and deadlines.
• Put aside 10 minutes to 15 minutes at the start of each day to plan your day ahead. List down all the tasks you have to complete, and tackle those that are high priority. 
• Be flexible and adaptable to cope with competing deadlines and rapidly changing priorities.

On Have a sense of purpose

• Having goals in mind when you create your-to-do list. Have a clear idea of the skills you wish to improve on can spur you to work harder and achieve better standards of performance. This added sense of motivation can also help you to think of new ideas, or speed up problem-solving procedures.

On Use your time wisely

• Be focused and minimise distractions during working hours. Devote your full attention to your work and limit small talk with colleagues, as well as the time spent on checking your mobile devices. 
• You can make use of pockets of time available in between appointments or events, to work on plans for the next day, answering e-mails, or reading self-improvement books. 

Yours,
Something Small Thinking Big