Once you get physically ready, that sets you up for success when it comes to mindset and getting mentally ready. Making sure you are in the right headspace to work is so important for your productivity.

Part of this process is removing all of those mental distractions. This can be hard for many of us, but it’s crucial so we don’t overwhelm our minds with unnecessary distractions. When you sit down to work on a task you shouldn’t be allowing yourself to split time thinking about the list of other things you need to work on. 

Our brains are not meant for multitasking, even if you think you are a great multitasker, I promise you aren’t utilizing your time as effectively as you think you are. 

You should also make sure that you are mentally prioritizing what all needs to get done. Making a list works well for us and I encourage you to try to do the same if you are struggling to get things done on time. 

Start the list off with the most important thing you need to get done. Leave the rest of your list alone until you’ve completed that top priority. 

If you want to give yourself a better understanding of the timeframe you’ll need to complete your worklist you could also add the amount of time you think each task will take you. This is helpful to prepare yourself mentally for the amount of time you’ll need to dedicate to each project.

Tip: If you are someone who struggles to work in complete silence, try listening to instrumental or binaural music in the background. These two genres are great for productivity and don’t mess with your focus!