With any plan to improve yourself the most important thing to remember is that it takes time and dedication, just like increasing your efficiency at work will. The key result is to form new habits that will contribute to your productivity instead of detracting from it. Here are a few strategies to get you started: 

Set reasonable goals 

We set goals to help us shape our path – which can be an effective way to improve work efficiency when done correctly. When you assign yourself goals that are unrealistic you end up demotivating yourself which in turn decreases efficiency. Set realistic goals that you can feel proud about once accomplished, increasing your drive to complete more tasks. 

Ditch your devices 

We spend a large majority of time interacting with our digital devices. While using a laptop may be part of your job, digital devices can be a huge distraction during your workday and social media platforms can suck up your time. By putting away all unnecessary devices during your workday you enable yourself to fully focus on your work tasks – allowing you to become more efficient in your daily life. 

Learn to say no

Sometimes we feel pressure from ourselves or from those around us to take on tasks that are not our responsibility. While going the extra mile is always a great way to make a good impression, extra tasks that are not your specialty can take up too much of your time for a result that is less than spectacular. Learn to priorities the responsibilities that you know you can do well and say no to extra tasks that may cause you to lose focus during the day.

Create a routine 

Individuals who consistently accomplish their goals and improve their work efficiency do so by creating sustainable habits. So to improve productivity develop a routine that puts you in the best state to accomplish your tasks for the day. A routine is different for everyone, so find one that works for you and then stick to it.