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When you’re productive at work, you’re more likely to get a promotion or a raise, but you’ll also walk away with a sense of accomplishment. And when you feel better about your day, those good feelings can flow into everything you do.

But boosting your productivity is much easier said than done. If you want to become more productive, follow these five positive habits to help you perform better at work.

1. Get good rest

The quickest and easiest way to derail your workday is to get too little sleep the night before. When you don’t get appropriate sleep, you’re likely to feel foggy and have trouble concentrating. Try to get about 8 hours of sleep each night if you want to have a productive day at work.

2. Take care of your home life too

When you’re focused on performing better at work, you might focus all your energy on your work life. And while this is rooted in good intentions, your work focus should never interfere with your home life. It’s important to strike the right work-life balance, or you’ll end up worrying about your personal life when you should be focused on your work life. And if you’re struggling to find the time, start using your work breaks to get personal things done. You can handle your car finances during breaks or call a loved one during a lunch break.

3. Eat a protein-packed breakfast

Nutritional studies have shown that if you want to perform your best at work, you should have a protein-packed, healthy breakfast. Protein acts as fuel for your body, and without it, you might have trouble focusing. Especially if you’ve fasted for a long period of time, you might have trouble focusing. But whatever you do, avoid having a sugary breakfast. This will give you a temporary energy boost, but it will cause a crash when you most need energy. 

4. Tackle small tasks first

When you do get to work, start with the small and easy tasks first. This tip is especially helpful if you’re feeling tired and not quite focused yet. When you’re struggling with productivity, it helps to be able to check things off your list. This way, even if the items are small, you’ll feel like you’re powering through your day. But if you’re feeling especially energetic in the morning, you may want to use this time to tackle your most challenging projects first.

5. Use calendar blocking

With the process of calendar blocking, you’ll set a calendar appointment for each and every task within your day. Everything on your to-do list should also be on your calendar. It’s easy enough to do this, but the important part is sticking with each time slot.

Are you interested in boosting your work productivity? If so, you’ve got to make a commitment. You’ll need to adjust your mindset and follow the tips on this post. Invest in your work life, don’t neglect your home life, and everything will work out for the best.