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10 Surprising Ways to Improve WorkPerformance

July 21, 2022 by Joi Leave a Comment

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Spending plenty of hours at work does not equate to effectiveness. In most scenarios, everyone has the skill and talents to produce at efficient levels in their various jobs, but one thing is lacking- productivity. 

According to research by Udemy, 54% of all workers are underperforming, and 20% are yet to clinch significant career growth. Why? Because they lack productivity, discipline, ability to eliminate distractions, and ways to improve their performance. 

Work performance indicates how well you do a job, task, or responsibility. It involves core self-evaluations (CSE) to assess your locus of control, self-efficacy, esteem, neuroticism, and the success of your work life. Here are ten surprising ways to improve your work performance and hit your career growth targets. 

Begin With Clear Goals And Plans 

Succeeding at work requires the right mindset to view each day as a masterpiece. To become more productive, begin your day by setting work goals and plans to achieve them. Ensure it is realistic under your set time frame and follow up with unique plans. 

Always consider your unique selling points and weaknesses from the previous day and improve the next day. Does social media distract your work? Do you spend more time chatting away during break or lose focus quickly? Start your day by making precise evaluations and tailored plans to improve performance. Furthermore, divide your objectives into tiny bits and review them consistently throughout the day. 

Eliminate Distractions 

Interruptions are one of the most significant threats to work performance. Let’s face it: the social media notifications, news, and media are exciting but a big distraction to your efficiency at work. More problems can arrive when you do the right thing at the wrong time. You’re not alone. A neuroscience study asserts that the human brain can focus on tasks for two hours, after which it needs a 20–30-minute break. 

It’s natural to desire something else off work, but now you’ve set clear goals, be disciplined enough to sidetrack distractions. Begin by putting your smartphone on no-disturb mode, working in a quiet environment, rewarding yourself after set milestones, and including short breaks between work. 

Prioritize Good Health 

Having a sound body and mind is vital to improving work performance. Start by learning different wellness at work lifestyles for better efficiency. In most scenarios, workers are usually engrossed with their job without having time off for personal health and grooming. Despite having tight schedules, you need to take some time off for your health’s sake. 

Begin by going to the gym at least once every week. Trek or cycle to work if feasible, reduce excessive consumption of sugary drinks and snacks during the day, and eat healthily. Socialize with coworkers to improve mental health. You can also engage in mind exercises by reflecting on your goals in life which helps to refresh and enhance your performance for the subsequent work periods. 

Quit Multitasking 

Understandably, they are times when workload exceeds allocated time. This scenario is prevalent in busy workplaces; for example, in hospitals, it is not abnormal for a junior doctor to attend to multiple records and patients and answer different queries due to the looming number in wait. 

You may assume that productivity means doing multiple tasks per time, but you’re affecting your output and job quality. According to research, multitasking can hinder productivity by as high as 40%. 

Instead of handling extra work per time, prioritize important ones and deal with them first. It’s okay to decline additional work that may interfere with your job. Work on time management and focus, and eventually, you realize more success per time.

Take Breaks 

Mental exhaustion at work is real. It is normal to feel overwhelmed with plenty of tasks on your table, lack the motivation to succeed at goals, and burn out from the long working hours. If you experience any of these, take breaks to improve your work performance. 

Your timeout can be a short coffee break, a small chat with colleagues, or even a vacation. Visiting the gym, doing some yoga, or hanging out with family and friends are also creative ways to take breaks. Do anything acceptable off the rigors of your job to refresh your mind and body.

Practice Effective Time Management 

Time can be a resourceful factor for assessing productivity. For example, the amount of work you do per hour reflects your performance. Many workers have talent and know what to do but waste time at tasks due to a lack of motivation or insensitivity to deadlines. But this can change. 

If you’re consistently not hitting your realistic work targets, learn time management skills to become more efficient. Begin with planning each task with an allocated time, and minimize time-wasting opportunities like social media or unnecessary small chats with coworkers. There are also applications like Pomodoro, which help to sensitize your mind to deadlines. 

Complete Each Work You Start 

No matter how appealing a new task is or boring your current one is, you should always complete every work you start. Doing the opposite can be self-appealing at the moment because you’re doing the one that makes you happy. But this act creates a loop of delayed problems that’ll eventually danger performance. You can start by completing each task before a new one. Add more time to ensure the present one is on your schedule. Remember to prioritize workloads and concentrate on one at a time.

Be Early To Work 

Do you want to skyrocket your performance levels? Then take responsibility and be early to work. Form the habit of starting your job earlier than usual. Punctuality helps you to be accountable, reliable, and more productive. Being early also helps you tackle huge workloads and minimize exhaustion. You can start being punctual by planning your day, setting alarms, and conditioning your mind to be better each day. 

Assess Your Performance Regularly 

Self and external work assessment is essential to discover areas to improve your work performance. Learn to ask for constructive feedback on tasks you finish each time. Begin by asking your superiors or coworkers about the quality of your work. They’d often leave a compliment and, at other times, reveal areas to improve. Be happy to accept criticism as it is the only way to grow and improve your work performance.

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