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When it comes to our lives, school, university, work, and chores we all want to be more productive. Research on the productivity of people has increased over the past decade.
Being in the medical field myself and having to go over tons of textbooks of information, I try to optimize my studying using evidence-based approaches.
Recently I went over the scientific literature to find any available evidence about how to increase my productivity. I have tried applying them in my daily life and my experience says that I have seen results in being more focused, and having more things done.
However, I have not personally assessed any of these studies for potential biases.
Set Clear Goals
Start by making a to-do list with your tasks. This is perhaps the most traditional and effective way to make sure you keep being productive.
Don’t set out vague goals. For example, if you are studying for an exam, sit down and write your study plan in detail. This means setting specific chapters to be studied on specific days. Therefore, at the beginning of each day, you know what has to get done.
Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t make it. Plans and lists should be adaptable. If you see that your current plan does not fit you the…
