{"id":2438,"date":"2025-11-21T15:31:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T20:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalcorps.bsu.edu\/?p=2438"},"modified":"2026-05-05T14:11:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:11:59","slug":"5-habits-to-improve-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/digitalcorps\/2025\/11\/21\/5-habits-to-improve-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Habits to Improve Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The saying \u201can apple a day keeps the doctor away\u201d may be a bit misleading. It\u2019s less about the apple, and more about the daily routine that could be the reason you\u2019re staying healthy. Do you ever look at someone and wonder how they have it all together? We all fall victim to comparing one busy schedule to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cHow are they fitting all of that in their day?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes it feels like others have a different 24 hours than everyone else. The real difference is you probably just haven\u2019t found the right system that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katherine Arlinghaus and Craig Johnston explored this very topic in <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6378489\/\">their article<\/a> with the National Library of Medicine. They found that while forming habits and routine is integral especially in children, it\u2019s beneficial for adults too stating that, \u201chabit formation ranged from 18 to 254 days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating habits can be hard, but they really are what sets you up for success. Here\u2019s a list of 5 habits to try and see if they work for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">1. Create a to do list<a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, it may sound simple and like something everyone is told to do all the time, but the <em>way <\/em>that you create your to-do list is important. Not every list works for every person, and sometimes a method will fail. It\u2019s important to recognize what is and isn\u2019t working for your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some people prefer an old-fashioned sticky note, others may reach for a more digitized version. Smartphones have a notes app or even widgets to display your to-dos on the screen. Platforms like Outlook offer OneNote and To-Do functions that integrate with your calendar and emails. It\u2019s all about finding out what fits your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important aspect of a to-do list is making it manageable for you, and that might mean breaking the list into its simplest form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Project Management Apprentice, Annika Dimon, knows a thing or two about a list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202220\/Annika-Dimon-2-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2443 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202220\/Annika-Dimon-2-scaled-1.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202220\/Annika-Dimon-2-scaled-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202220\/Annika-Dimon-2-scaled-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202220\/Annika-Dimon-2-scaled-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202220\/Annika-Dimon-2-scaled-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202220\/Annika-Dimon-2-scaled-1-1366x2048.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI&#8217;m really into to-do lists. Every week I map out what I need to do each day and just check things off as I get them done.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For example, instead of putting \u201cfold laundry\u201d on your list, try putting \u201cfold 10 items and put them in their place on X date.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gives you a quantifiable and actionable item that\u2019s more pleasing for your brain and can give you a sense of accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt helps me feel productive and organized,\u201d Dimon added. \u201cWhen my week isn\u2019t planned out, I get overwhelmed and frustrated.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may take longer to do your laundry, but it\u2019s all about baby steps and reforming your habits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">2. Block out time to focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We often think of our day in big, abstract chunks, but that just invites distraction. Try Time Blocking, which means assigning specific tasks to specific blocks of time in your calendar, treating them like mandatory appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For example, instead of &#8220;Work on Project X all morning,\u201d your calendar might say &#8220;9:00 AM &#8211; 10:30 AM: Draft Introduction for Project X.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This small change helps minimize decision fatigue; you don&#8217;t have to wonder what to do next. Within this time blocking, identify your &#8220;Deep Work&#8221; window, the one to two hours where you naturally have the most energy and focus. Is it the first thing in the morning? Right after lunch? Protect that block by silencing notifications (really try to silence <em>all <\/em>of them) and work only on your most cognitively demanding tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1706\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202218\/Mak-Tobyas-1-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2442 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202218\/Mak-Tobyas-1-scaled-1.jpg 1706w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202218\/Mak-Tobyas-1-scaled-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202218\/Mak-Tobyas-1-scaled-1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202218\/Mak-Tobyas-1-scaled-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202218\/Mak-Tobyas-1-scaled-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/11\/14202218\/Mak-Tobyas-1-scaled-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Development Team Specialist Mak Tobyas relies on external motivators to stay on track. \u201cIt is just self-discipline brought on by external motivators, such as school, work, or other scenarios where I have other people relying on me,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be challenging to focus, especially if your phone is linked to your computer. Consider implementing a \u201cdo not disturb\u201d or \u201cwork mode\u201d setting into your devices so only emergency notifications come through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">3. Keep like tasks together <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this method may not work for everyone, it is worth giving a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all work is created equally. You likely have tasks that require high mental energy (writing that paper you\u2019ve been putting off or finishing up a big project) and tasks that are largely automatic or mindless (answering basic emails, organizing files, inputting data). Batching these low-energy, administrative tasks together can be a game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI utilize my calendar a lot,\u201d Tobyas noted. \u201cI have two calendars: one for work and one for personal stuff, and I sync both onto one calendar in Outlook.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By keeping school tasks in one calendar and personal stuff in another, Mak can block out what needs to happen when.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also try sticking tips 2 and 3 together by blocking out time for your more autonomous tasks. Try scheduling only these repetitive activities from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. This preserves your brain for more complex work. By grouping tasks, you minimize the mental friction that comes from constantly switching gears between totally different types of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Set a timer <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tasks can often seem daunting and overwhelming before you start them, so play a game called \u201chow long is this actually going take?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set a timer for what you view as a manageable time; that could be 10 minutes, 33 minutes or even an hour\u2014whatever seems like it would work for you. Commit yourself to that task for that time period and when the timer stops, actually stop working. Don\u2019t continue. Go give yourself a break, do a meaningless task, basically anything else other than the task at hand. Then go back to it, set another timer, and try again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll often find that the task really didn\u2019t take as long as you thought it would, and suddenly, it seems much more feasible; you might\u2019ve even gotten it done after the first timer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">5. Create a done list <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes acknowledging your triumphs can help you through your challenges! Think about what you\u2019ve accomplished this week or even in a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you check in with a professor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you attend a metting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you eat lunch?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write all of that! 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