It's Friday! I don't know about you, but this week has felt really long for me! I worked all day Monday through Wednesday and then was preparing for an interview, which made it a bit of a stressful week. Anyways, I couldn't be happier that the weekend has arrived. Today is the start of my weekend. I took off and am headed for a girls' beach weekend from today through Sunday. I'm excited to have a little rest and relaxation time as well as catch up with friends I haven't seen in awhile.
It's bittersweet that after this weekend there is only one more weekend left in the month of July. We pretty much have one month left of summer. I look back and wonder where the time has gone. I've spent the past month working two jobs, blogging, and getting my summer to do list conquered. At the beginning of the summer, I made a list of things I wanted to accomplish. Slowly but surely I have been crossing items off of this list. I've realized how getting one small thing done a day leads to a month full of productivity. Today I thought I would share with you some productive things to do with your time this summer as well as some tips on how to actually be productive.
If you don't have much going on this summer, then this list will help you make your days more productive.
Now it's your turn, if you haven't made your list of productive items do so now. Make a list of about ten items that you can actually accomplish. Impossible to do lists are not any good because they make you feel bad for not accomplishing all of the tasks plus this list is supposed to be filled with items you can actually do to feel productive the last half of this summer.
Now that you have your productivity list, it's time to get started. How can you actually be productive? We all know that making a list is one thing, but actually accomplishing the tasks on your list is entirely different. We are all guilty of sitting on the couch binge watching out favorite Netflix show, scrolling through social media for what you think are a few minutes but ends up being an hour, or just napping the day away. Well, it's time to get moving and become productive. This summer I feel like I have been mastering this. I have been working two jobs, applying to full time teaching jobs, keeping up with my blog posts, taking adventures, and actually conquering my summer to do list. So yes, it is actually possible to be productive this summer, but you have to make it happen!
Get Dressed
Don't get me wrong, I love the little luxury of being able to spend summer days in my pajamas. However, there gets to be a certain point where you need to get dressed. Pajamas are fabulous, but they make you want to stay in bed our lounge around. When you're doing either of these things chances are you are not being productive. Putting on a cute outfit just motivates me on its own. By no means am I talking about putting on business casual attire just something other than your pajamas. In the summer, my go to is usually athleisure.
Create a to do list
Each Sunday, I create a to do lists with the tasks that I want to accomplish throughout the week. I fill it with tasks that can actually be accomplished not with things that simply can't be done in the limited amount of free time I have. My weekly to do lists usually has no more than ten items on it. I write it down on a piece of paper, then break the tasks down by day in my agenda. Weekly and daily to do lists will definitely help motivate you to be more productive. Try to accomplish one to two items on the list a day, and then by the end of the week you will feel pretty good with all that you have gotten done!
Establish Routines
Routines are crucial to success. This summer I have been working on waking up earlier to get more done. I wake up, take care of my puppy, and then workout before heading off to work. Running in the mornings gives me a great jumpstart to the day. I also create a mental to do list during my workout. It's the time I take to organize what my day will look like. Another routine I have is eating breakfast each morning. I am most productive during the morning hours, so I try to get most of my tasks done then. Fine the time that your work best and schedule your tasks to be completed during this timeframe.
Timed Tasks
Don't let these boring tasks take you all day. Giving yourself a time allotment to get something done ensures that you are using your time efficiently and not wasting the day on something you don't actually want to be doing.
Make Time For You
Part of being productive includes being inspired. Be sure to set aside time to do things for yourself. You don't need to be productive 24/7. I like to make sure I have time to read each day as well as watch an episode of one of my favorite TV shows. Taking breaks allows you to refresh yourself. Some great breaks include reading, coloring, working out, catching up with a friend, or taking a 20 minute power nap.
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What are your tips for being productive this summer?
XOXO
I really want the fresh perspective on productivity tips and you did on the issue. I will be back soon to check up on new posts! Thank you!
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