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1. 31 Days of Productivity
LIFE HACKS
#NeatLifeHacks

2. Pro·duc·tiv·i·ty
[proh-duhk-tiv-i-tee]
noun
1.
The quality, state, or fact of being able to
generate, create, enhance, or bring forth
goods and services:
ex.
I’m going to try all 31 of Neat’s #LifeHacks
so my coworkers all become jealous of my
amazing productivity.

3. Want to be more productive?
Of course you do.
Here are simple Productivity Life Hacks
(or #neatlifehacks) to amp up your productivity.
(Note: if you don’t see all 31, check back every day in July for the daily updates!)
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4. 1Work in 90 minute
intervals separated
by 10 minute breaks.
The intervals are
long enough to get
work done, and the
breaks will allow you
to refresh your brain.
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TWEET
ME!

5. 2To-do lists help
you understand
what needs to be
done and allows
you to prioritize
your tasks. For
those with Type A
personalities, there
is nothing better
than crossing off a
task once it is
complete.
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TWEET
ME!

6. 3Sometimes we
form habits that
become time
sucks...and they
can be hard to
break.
Identify your bad
habits, write them
down, and then
make a conscious
effort to stop
doing them.
DAY
TWEET
ME!

7. 4Feeling
overwhelmed or
stressed? When is
the last time you
had a moment to
be competely still?
Meditating is
important for
clearing your mind.
Take 5 minutes to
be mentally and
physically still .
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TWEET
ME!

8. 5Studies show that
if your space is
clear, your mind
can be clear.
Take time to tidy
up and you will feel
the weight of the
mess disappear.
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TWEET
ME!

9. 6Know what needs
to be done on a
daily, weekly, and
monthly basis and
set routines to
making those
things happen.
A consistent
routine leads to
less confusion and
ultimately, less
wasted time.
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TWEET
ME!

10. 7Ever hem and haw
before finally
deciding to go to
the gym? Do you
know how much
time and energy
you wasted
contemplating?
Make decisions and
stick to them.
Being decisive
means moving on.
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TWEET
ME!

11. 8A body in motion
stays in motion,
right?
So move your
body. Get your
blood pumping,
release endorphins,
and stimulate your
mind.
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TWEET
ME!

12. 9Do you really know
how you're
spending your
time?
Tracking time will
help you
understand where
those hours go and
help you evaluate
and make changes
to be more
efficient.
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TWEET
ME!

13. 10Audiobooks might
be one of the most
overlooked tools.
Seriously, you can
do any other task
WHILE "reading."
Download some
good audiobooks
and enjoy while
you exercise or
commute.
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TWEET
ME!

14. 11Social media can
be a time suck and
you click down the
black hole of status
updates and
vacations photos.
Schedule time for
social media so
you don't
disappear into a
black abyss.
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TWEET
ME!

15. 12We all have lists
full of tasks that go
on and on...and on.
Instead of just
letting the list
grow, priortize
what needs to get
done. Use looming
deadlines and
other factors to
guide your plan of
action.
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TWEET
ME!

16. 13All the alerts and
updates can be a
huge distraction
and throw you off
focus and off track.
During your most
productive hours
of the day, disable
alerts, notifications,
etc. and get things
done.
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TWEET
ME!

17. 14Often times we feel
bad about saying
"no," and end up
taking on too
much.
Instead of filling up
your plate, say "no"
to things you can't
handle or those
that get in the way
of your priorities.
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TWEET
ME!

18. 15High protein foods
will give you
energy and keep
your brain fueled
all day so you can
stay at the top of
your game.
Snack on healthy
foods and grab
some almonds
when you start
feeling "hangry!"
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TWEET
ME!

19. 16The average office
worker spends 5
hrs and 41 mins
sitting each day at
his/her desk.
Instead of having a
seat, consider
standing at your
next meeting and
see if it changes
your energy...and
perspective.
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TWEET
ME!

20. 17Have some
nagging tasks on
your to-do list?
Evaluate your tasks
and determine how
long each will take.
Any tasks that take
less than 2 minutes,
do them
immediately...and
take satisfaction in
crossing them off.
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TWEET
ME!

21. 18Drink water - it's so
good for you.
The Institute of
Medicine
determined that an
adequate intake for
men is about 13
cups (3 liters) of
total beverages a
day. For women, it
is about 9 cups (2.2
liters).
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TWEET
ME!

22. 19If it's not on your
schedule it may
not happen.
Instead of just
packing every day
with back-to-back
meetings, schedule
free time to ensure
you have
dedicated time to
take a break.
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TWEET
ME!

23. 20Wake up early or
stay up late. No
matter which part
of the day you
thrive, use it to
your advantage.
Use the "quiet
hours" to focus on
your own personal
or work agenda.
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TWEET
ME!

24. 21Let technology be
a resource for
improving
processes, saving
time, and helping
to get things done.
Check out services
such as Evernote,
Hootsuite, Neat
Premium, and
IFTTT to organize
your digital life.
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TWEET
ME!

25. 22Tired of all that
paper? Consider
going digital.
Find solutions that
allow you to scan,
organize, and store
digital documents
so you can take up
less physical
space...and maybe
save a few trees!
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TWEET
ME!

26. 23Ever waste time
looking for your
keys? The time we
waste looking for
things can easily be
avoided if we have
a designated place
for our most used
belongings. Find a
place to store keys
and wallets, which
works with your
everyday flow.
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TWEET
ME!

27. 24Waiting until the
last minute to do
anything always
adds unnecessary
stress. So, instead
of procrastinating,
take 10-15 minutes
each day to plan
for the coming day.
A few minutes the
night before could
result in a blissful
morning routine.
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TWEET
ME!

28. 25The National Sleep
Foundation
recommends that
adults get 7 to 9
hours of sleep each
night. Without the
proper amount of
sleep, you can
suffer the effects of
sleep deprivation,
which span from
increased stress to
injuries.
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29. 26Ever wander into a
new space and
[literally] start to
see things
differently?
Changing your
physical space can
help change your
perspective - and
sometimes, that's
exactly what you
need.
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TWEET
ME!

30. 27Is your inbox full of
unorganized and
useless emails?
Take time to go
through emails and
organize/archive,
and unsubscribe
from all those
newsletters and
promotions you
don't need.
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TWEET
ME!

31. 28Although you may
be a multitasking
champion and
think it's the key to
your productivity,
doing too many
things at once
could backfire.
Fully focus on one
task at a time and
get it done; then
move onto the
next.
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TWEET
ME!

32. 29Are you more
productive in the
morning? Or the
afternoon? Figure
out your
productivity
pattern and
complete
important tasks
when you're at
your mental peak;
save mindless tasks
for the other times.
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ME!

33. 30Open-ended goals
and projects often
fall by the wayside
because they lack
a defined plan and
sense of urgency.
Giving yourself a
good and
reasonable
deadline will spark
productivity and
push you to get it
done.
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34. 31Although
productivity is
important, we must
remember that life
is short and we
don't want to miss
out on what really
matters. Be mindful
of where you are
and who you are
with; sometimes,
that email response
will just have to
wait.
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TWEET
ME!

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