{"id":114764,"date":"2023-03-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bondora.com\/blog\/?p=114764"},"modified":"2023-03-15T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T08:00:00","slug":"six-life-changing-productivity-tips-to-work-less-earn-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/blog\/six-life-changing-productivity-tips-to-work-less-earn-more\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Life-Changing Productivity Tips to Work Less &amp; Earn More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your key to success could be improved productivity. Why? Well, if you want to be better off financially, there are only two things you can do: cut spending or increase your earnings. However, it seems that this rule doesn\u2019t account for one crucial aspect \u2014 time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can\u2019t work more (for example, on an after-work project or weekend side hustle) if some other activities have already taken up all your leisure time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But don\u2019t worry. A few productivity hacks can easily help you free up to ten hours per week. You can then dedicate that time to gaining additional income or building healthy financial habits. Here are six must-try tips to upgrade your financial situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/investor.wptest.goandgrow.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/image-1312.png\" alt=\"Productivity saves time: How to work less and earn more.\" class=\"wp-image-114766\" width=\"723\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/image-1312.png 723w, https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/image-1312-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><figcaption><em>Productivity saves time: How to work less and earn more.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-automate-tedious-tasks\">1. Automate tedious tasks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t do work manually if there are ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/blog\/4-finance-automation-tips-that-can-make-you-wealthier\/\">automate<\/a> it. Take investment as an example. Instead of spending hours choosing when and how to invest your money in bonds, you can invest on autopilot with platforms such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/en\">Bondora<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Prioritize your tasks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a weekly to-do list using simple task management software (At Bondora, we love <a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana<\/a>). Next, organize your tasks by importance \u2014 most productivity tools let you set up task priority using tags. When you start working through your list, pick the tasks with the highest priority first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Minimize distractions to increase productivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distractions like social media notifications or chat messages can diminish productivity. Eliminate distractions by setting up your phone on silent mode or installing apps blocking your access to social media while working on an important task. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/blog\/stay-focused-avoid-distractions\/#freedom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freedom<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/blog\/stay-focused-avoid-distractions\/#coldturkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cold Turkey Blocker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/investor.wptest.goandgrow.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/image-1313.png\" alt=\"Social media notifications or chat messages can diminish productivity.\n\" class=\"wp-image-114773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/image-1313.png 779w, https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/image-1313-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/image-1313-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><figcaption><em><\/em><em>Social media notifications or chat messages can diminish productivity.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Use time-management productivity techniques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breaking large tasks into smaller ones can help you move through your task list faster. Because when you\u2019ve got to deal with a time-consuming and complex task, you don\u2019t always know how to approach it. As a result, you rarely check it off your list on the same day. Use timer tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/pomofocus.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pomofocus<\/a> that apply the Pomodoro Technique (25-minute focus time with a 5-minute break) to help you stay focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Apply the 80\/20 rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 80\/20 rule (or Pareto Principle) implies that 80% of results stem from 20% of activities. To use this principle in practice, you must review which activities contribute to the most successful and focus on scaling those. You should also review the remaining 80% and consider spending less time on it, as it doesn\u2019t bring you closer to your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Take productivity breaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People should stop viewing breaks as wasted, unproductive time. Instead, breaks let your mind recalibrate and refocus. As a result, you get more creative and can deal with your tasks more effectively. But don\u2019t take this as an opportunity to scroll. Rest your eyes and mind in a distraction-free zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/investor.wptest.goandgrow.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/image-1314.png\" alt=\"Breaks let your mind recalibrate and refocus to be more productive.\" class=\"wp-image-114779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/image-1314.png 873w, https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/image-1314-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/image-1314-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><figcaption><em>Breaks let your mind recalibrate and refocus to be more productive<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earn More + Work Less = Success?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to work yourself to death to achieve your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/blog\/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-on-the-road-to-financial-freedom\/\">financial independence<\/a> or investment goals. Instead of overworking yourself, focus on eliminating the tasks and activities that waste your time and increasing your productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By applying these tips, you might suddenly discover you have much more free time than you thought. Use your newly discovered time to upgrade your financial situation in any way you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more financial tips that can change your life, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bondora_capital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram account<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your key to success could be improved productivity. Why? Well, if you want to be better off financially, there are only two things you can do: cut spending or increase your earnings. However, it seems that this rule doesn\u2019t account for one crucial aspect \u2014 time. You can\u2019t work more (for example, on an after-work [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":114766,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[119],"tags":[103,104],"class_list":["post-114764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-financial-well-being","tag-english","tag-finance-tips"],"acf":[],"featured_image":{"url":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/image-1312.png","width":723,"height":482},"categories_names":["Financial Well-being"],"category_name":"Financial Well-being","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114764","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=114764"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114764\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/114766"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=114764"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=114764"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=114764"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}