Another year passes and a new one begins. That often means a fresh start with new resolutions. Especially when it comes to the work place, you would wish to become more productive than you were a year before. However, a lot of people find difficulty in achieving their work resolutions because it’s too difficult. And as the year ends, all those resolutions come crumbling into ashes. So to spare you from falling to the same fate, here are 5 easily attainable tips on how to be more productive at work in 2014.

1. Stick with your To-do List

Yes, lists still do wonders. And the best way to list the things you have to accomplish is to do it the traditional way. Because sometimes, the simplest methods just does the trick. Write all the tasks that you have to complete and always go through once you finish something. Seeing the progress will definitely motivate you more to become more productive. Also, it simply feels great that you are sticking to an effective plan.

2. Work on Bigger Tasks One at A Time

Some of you might agree on the belief that productivity is measured by how much task you’ve accomplished in a day. Even if they’re just small work load, as long as you have finish a couple of them in a daily basis. While that may hold some truth for some entrepreneurs, it is not the most effective method for the company. It is very common for the work place to focus on minute details instead of the ones that really matter. The bigger tasks that have more use for the company should be the work that everyone’s working on because they will get the company headed somewhere and not run in circles.

3. Contribute to the Brainstorming

This year, get more of your ideas be heard. After all, two heads are better than one, as the famous saying goes. An interactive exchange of ideas helps improve the plans and strategies of the company. But before you lay your ideas on the table, jot them down in a journal or planner. This way you can reflect on their effectiveness.

4. Get All That You Need!

One good way of getting motivation for the day is to have everything you need with you in the office. In this regard, make sure your office products are all working. Printers and copiers are essential in the office. Once they stop working, it disrupts work flow. To avoid this, make sure the office has printer and copier spare parts. If your office space is too small for that, than keep contact number of spare parts provider in visible place or just bookmark websites which are selling spare parts for your machine (like this one: www.artonery.com). You wouldn’t see how much important they are once you need them. Dysfunctional things may turn your good day upside down, so it’s important that you maintain their condition.

5. Spend Less Time on the Internet

The temptation of checking your Facebook and other social media accounts during office hours can be quite strong. But one of the major factors that lessen productivity at work is surfing the Internet. Once at work, dedicate your whole time in accomplishing work-related tasks. This doesn’t mean that you restrict yourself from letting loose in the office every now and then. Just spend less time on Facebook, scrolling down on your news feed. And guaranteed - you will finish more work load.

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