Decrease distractions
Set up your workspace to be free from distraction - away from the door (where people come and go), away from the window (and distractions outside), and free from clutter, electronic media, and other distractions.
Get organised
Use time management and organisational strategies to streamline your day. To help get more organised, you can:
- set goals
- write to-do lists, and use these to plan and prioritise tasks for the day
- use a diary and set reminders for jobs that need doing
- group similar tasks that can be done together.
Break tasks down into smaller chunks
Smaller tasks are easier to complete, easier to organise and are less overwhelming. They are also more easily done while your mind is fresh and before your concentration wanes.
Include breaks in activities and tasks
Breaks after work is completed can help you to refocus on the next task.
Use problem-solving
Effective problem-solving includes defining a problem you want to work on, brainstorming solutions, selecting a solution and trying it out, and reviewing the outcome.