6 Ways to Maintain Productivity Throughout the Pandemic

6 Ways to Maintain Productivity Throughout the Pandemic

You had your dreaded to-do list items prior to the pandemic. You didn't always get them done, but most of the time you sat down and made them happen.

But what about now? Even the simple tasks are difficult to complete during this never-ending pandemic! The dreaded items from your past have multiplied throughout your life.

The good news (if there is such a thing) is that you are not alone. And you're not a slacker. There is, in fact, nothing wrong with you! During this pandemic, we're all struggling with productivity, and there are legitimate reasons for this.

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, we're all feeling a lot more stress than usual. We're concerned about public health and safety, rising tensions, and the economy's state. Individually, this stress affects each of us in unique and difficult-to-balance ways. Lack of focus and motivation are natural side effects that reduce our productivity.

Not only that, but our social lives have changed dramatically. We can no longer gather with the people we care about in the ways we used to. This can make us feel lonely and even demoralised, making us less eager to tackle our to-do lists.

Productivity suffers when mental health suffers. It's not your fault, but there are things you can do to help yourself feel better - and increase your pandemic productivity levels.

• Make Self-Care a Priority for Maximum Pandemic Productivity
• You've heard the expression, "you can't pour from an empty cup." And you can't improve your productivity if you don't take time to recharge.
• You deserve a lot of self-love and self-care. Do what you need to do to feel alive, passionate, and cared for.
• Do you need to take a nap? Rather than pushing through, take a 20-minute nap in the middle of the day.
• Do you feel sluggish and sluggish? Feed yourself nutritious foods, go for a walk or jog, or drink plenty of water.
• Do you feel lonely and depressed? Call a friend, go to a therapist, or do a good deed for someone.

You know what you need to stay alert, cared for, and happy. Do those things.

Give Yourself a Commute

When the shutdowns began, you might have been relieved to no longer have to commute because you could work from home. But that joy has given way to apathy and a lack of productivity. It's a lot more difficult to be productive at home. One of the reasons could be that you no longer have to commute.

You were mentally preparing for your workday on your pre-pandemic commutes, whether you realised it or not. And when you finished working, you left a physical space, thereby separating your home life from your work life.

It's difficult to mentally prepare for work - and to transition back to home - now that everything is muddled together. What's the solution? Allow yourself a commute. Work in a co-working space to not only eliminate commuting but also to put yourself in a productive environment.Is there no coworking space available right now? Give yourself a commute by getting dressed, going for a walk or driving around the block, and entering your home with a work mindset.

Exercise for Increased Pandemic Productivity

Yes, we went there. You know you should exercise for your health, but it's also important for your productivity! Exercise gives you more energy and keeps you from becoming tired. What could be better for productivity than feeling energised?Not only that, but exercise reduces stress. We know that increased stress is contributing to a portion of our pandemic productivity decline. Because exercise is a natural stress reliever, it will also increase your productivity.

Make a Friend

Accountability can get you places, and in this case, being accountable to someone can get you to higher levels of pandemic productivity. Find someone who is also dealing with pandemic productivity. This shouldn't be too difficult. We'd wager that nearly everyone on your friend list meets this requirement. Set up rules for accountability. You could check in with each other every morning after you arrive at work. Share your to-do lists or top priorities for the day. Check in again at midday to keep each other on track, and again at the end of the day to report your progress.

Use a Timer

When you're alone on your computer all day, internet distraction will call. Set a timer for each task to help keep it at bay. Determine how long it should take to write a report. Then set a timer and get to work. You'll be surprised at how much more you can accomplish when you hold yourself accountable to time.

Consider Your Tasks Less Frequently

Making decisions all day will undoubtedly tyre you out. When a new email arrives in your inbox, you must make a decision about it, from whether or not to open it to what to do with the information once you do. If you have 20 tasks to complete in a day, stopping to think about each one will cause you to slow down, stop, and make multiple decisions.

Make this process easier on yourself by focusing less on your tasks. No, we are not suggesting that you work half-heartedly. Simply make your day more routine.

Set aside three times per day, for example, to read and respond to emails. You won't have to make a decision every time your email count rises. Take a look at your day and see what parts of it you can set and forget. For example, perhaps you make sales calls, research leads, and follow up with current customers every day. With a set-and-forget schedule, you don't have to think about what to do from one moment to the next.