How to start a productive day in 15 minutes

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The first 15 minutes of your work will set the tone for your entire workday. (Translator Note: This is similar to the performance of a stock in 15 minutes of the opening day)

If you're too busy at the start of your workday, imagine what the rest of the day will look like-if the challenge increases and you're constantly being asked for help.

Highly Effective people do these 14 things in the first 15 minutes of their workday to help them stay productive throughout the day.

They get to work 15 minutes ahead of their official hours.

High-efficiency people understand the importance of early entry into the work state. They are not rushing to the unit anxiously, hoping to be punctual, but will start early from home, leisurely to walk into the office. They set a relaxed tone for the day at the start of the workday and give themselves 15 minutes to prepare for the job.

They set the work area very professional.

Similar to the surgeon performing an operation and the chef working in the kitchen, highly effective people make sure that their tools are in place before starting work. Every second counts in the operating room and kitchen, and your work area is the same. Efficient people keep their work areas neat and tidy, so they won't be forced to spend unnecessary time looking for what they need.

They reviewed what they had done before.

It makes sense to look back on what you've done before, especially if you've just returned to work from the weekends or holidays. Efficient people preheat work by remembering where they left their jobs. Unlike jumping directly into a task, they look back on what they have done, give themselves some sense of accomplishment, and give directions to the next job.

They check to-do lists and deadlines

Efficient people have a to-do list. They check their to-do lists at the start of the workday, so they can plan ahead. They remind themselves of important deadlines and meetings in order to prioritize and arrange their work accordingly.

They identified 3 (most) important tasks to be completed today.

Efficient people know that if too much planning is going to overwhelm you. To focus on work and avoid multitasking, they determine no more than 3 important tasks per day. Leo Bapota, the founder of "Zen habits,http://zenhabits.net/", a highly effective blogger, has set 3 of the most important tasks for himself every morning (MITs) to drive himself forward.

They ask themselves a good question.

Highly Effective people make clear what they want to achieve every day by asking their own good questions. They clearly identify the problem and assess whether the problem needs to be addressed. They are not wasting time on unimportant issues. Asking good questions every day can also motivate yourself. For example, a personal motivation expert, Ron Friedman, advises you to ask this question at the start of each workday: it's over today, and I left the office with a great sense of satisfaction. What work have I done?

They check email only when absolutely necessary

Highly effective people, such as Tumblr's founder David Karp, never check or read a message in the first 15 minutes of the workday. They knew they would be easily distracted. If they expect to have important mail from their superiors or customers, they will scan their inbox to find these messages and schedule a response. They do not read e-mails chronologically or respond to e-mails immediately.

They mute the phone.

Efficient people know they will do most of the work in the morning, so they prioritize what is important and plan their work first. They mute their phones so that their plans are interrupted by text messages and notifications.

They close their eyes and visualize their work today.

Similar to the visual techniques that athletes use in training and competitions, highly effective people navigate through the positive images of success and achievement in their minds. They rehearse and practise what they have to do for a day and program their subconscious mind. By the time they're actually doing their job, things are going to get easier.

They took some time to breathe, to confirm their presence.

After imagining the future, efficient people will spend some time focusing on the moment. They know they may be too busy during the day, so they take a break before they start working. Taking a deep breath will give your brain oxygen and make you more calm. Successful people like Oprah Winfrey (Oprah Winfrey) and Arianna Huffington put (Arianna Huffington) also take time to adjust in the morning.

They do some stretching exercises

Efficient people know they will sit in front of the computer all day. They know that too long periods of inactivity will eventually cause problems in their health. In order to deal with this they did some stretching during the first 15 minutes of the workday and said stretching was included in a full-day plan.

They give their co-workers space and time to get them warmed up for work

Efficient people the first thing in the morning is not to discuss work with their colleagues. They respect others ' time and they know that their colleagues need time to prepare for their work. Unless you want someone to find you early in the morning, don't ask for support as soon as you enter the office.

They do what they need before they help others.

High-efficiency people know the importance of satisfying their needs before helping others. They first determine their priorities before inserting other people's requests. They don't want to be Superman to help everyone in trouble. They respect their 15-minute program in the morning, and if others approach them, they will politely refuse or delay requests from others.

They are thankful for their future work and challenges.

Efficient people remind themselves to bless themselves every morning with work and value. They see the challenge as a chance to grow and develop themselves. They look forward to working every day. When you feel good about your job, it will eliminate any negative emotions and procrastination you may have that hinders your productivity.

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