While there are dozens of life hacks out there, there are several routine lifestyle changes you can make that will drastically improve how you function in work and in life. What follows are seven different habits you should implement today, because it’s already tomorrow.

1. 7 Lifestyle
Changes That
Will Boost
Productivity
By: Adam Kidan

2. Routines: What you do with your morning and afternoon routines is
totally p to you. Whether it is engaging in vigorous exercise, enjoying
the serenity of quiet morning hours, or following intellectual pursuits,
take control of your own time. Building a routine creates a habit,
which is how you will accomplish what you want too.

3. SelfControl (App): Those of us who just can’t seem to pry our eyes
away from Facebook or Twitter should consider installing a nifty app
called SelfControl. It allows you to assign certain websites to a
blacklist and set a timer. Once the timer begins, you won’t be able to
access those sites at all, even if you unplug or restart your computer.

4. Pomodoro Technique: Take a break. Really. Working around the
clock during your time in the office is a surefire way to lead to
burnout, distractions, or stalled productivity. The pomodoro
technique, will surely help you balance your work while improving
your mental stamina. set a timer and work for 25 minutes. Make that
25 minutes as focused as you can. Once that timer goes off, set
another for 5 minutes, and let your mind wander.

5. Abide by the Rules… Your Own Rules: Having a code of ethics
may not have a direct impact on your work, but that compass will
guide you well. Also, it could come in handy when faced with a
difficult decision– you may have a rule that helps you find the
answer.

6. Plan Your Week: Planning your week allows you to have a grasp
of what needs to be done in the home and at work. If you’re just
getting into a routine, too, you can also place reminders for what
you want to accomplish while you bookend your day.

7. Limits. Know Them: Don’t push yourself to the point of
exhaustion. I can’t stress that enough. Life will become much
easier if you can break your day down into manageable tasks. Pick
three major tasks you want to complete in any given day, and do
them. When you exceed your limits, you run the risk of spreading
yourself too thin, which can affect the quality of the work you
actually manage to get done.

8. Master Email: Planning your week allows you to have a grasp of
what needs to be done in the home and at work. If you’re just
getting into a routine, too, you can also place reminders for what
you want to accomplish while you bookend your day. For many
people, email remains a major distraction. There’s a simple way to
combat this– limit your email checking to twice a day.