How to Stay Productive During the Summer

Staying productive when you want to be outside enjoying the summer can be tough. Planning your work and keeping your focus on important tasks will get you through the next few months and still leave time for some summer fun!

·         Make lists and prioritize.

·         Rank and tackle the most important, and/or least appealing, projects first-thing when you arrive at the office.

            o   Get to work on time-sensitive projects early in the day before you get distracted by that sunny day outside your window.

·         Map out your summer.

            o   Plot significant projects and timelines. Create a summer project/task calendar for important work. A summer calendar is a                visual reminder of how much time you need for projects, along with how much time you have.

·         Plan a summer vacation.

            o   Even if it’s a couple days off for a “stay-cation” having vacation days planned creates deadlines you can’t miss, and                         urgency to get important tasks completed.

·         Work hard while at work so you can enjoy some extra days off  - guilt free!

·         Enjoy the weather when you can.

            o   Eat lunch outside or walk around the block when you have a break.

·         Stay off your phone and social media while you’re at the office.

            o   Keep your focus on the tasks at hand, and you’ll avoid being jealous of those distracting vacation posts.

Focusing on work while you’re there will allow you to feel accomplished at the office, and some planned free days keep you enjoying the summer too.  

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