Creating positive work habits will consistently help you to boost your creativity. The following habits have been used to boost productivity and lift morale in the workplace for many, many years. They have stood the test of time, because they hold value and people continue to build their career using them as their foundation.
Arrive Early
Arrive early and be ready to start your day as soon as it is your time to check in. Arriving early eliminates the rush and allows you to start your day on your own terms, without worrying about whether or not you will be late or that you won’t be able to meet your deadlines. When you arrive early, you can start getting your tasks organized and start your day with a smile.
One always has time enough, if one will apply it well.
– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Always Be Prepared
Always be prepared. Make a list of things you need to do when you first arrive at work in the morning. Know what supplies you will need and gather them together the night before so that all you have to do is come to work, clock in, and begin your day.
You can’t make up for lost time. You can only do better in the future.
– Ashley Ormon
Work As A Team
Working as a team makes the day go by faster and it also allows you to get to know your co-workers. Working with one another makes it easy for everyone to meet their respective deadlines. While everyone will have projects that are their sole responsibility, you can always lend a hand to others when your work is complete.
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.
– Michael Jordan
Communicate Effectively
Communicate effectively so that everyone is on the same page. Make sure every member of the team understands what is going on, when deadlines are and who is responsible for each individual task. Communication is the life blood of an organization and if it is not used effectively, things will not work as smoothly as they should.
Define what your brand stands for, its core values and tone of voice and then communicate consistently in those terms.
– Simon Mainwaring
Accuracy Matters
Always check your work for accuracy. This includes spelling, grammar, punctuation and math problems. Anything that is in printed form should be double and triple checked for accuracy. Making sure all of your information is accurate is a sign of professionalism and pride in your work.
Watch every detail that affects the accuracy of your work.
– Arthur C. Nielsen
Consistently Meet Deadlines
When you have deadlines to meet, make sure all of the work is finished, fact-checked for accuracy, and put together in a professional manner. Try to turn in the project prior to the deadline. Waiting until the deadline is upon you makes the project look rushed. Always strive to be early.
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.
– Abraham Lincoln
Be Organized
Organization is extremely important. If something happens and you are not available, being organized allows you to guide someone through your office to find exactly what is needed without wasting a lot of time hunting through a jumbled mess of papers.
Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.
– A. A. Milne
Arrive Clean and Well Groomed
People who take pride in their appearance will also take pride in their work ethic. Always arrive clean and well groomed and with the attitude that you are ready to take charge of the day. The better you look, the better you feel and the more likely you are to produce over and above what is expected of you.
Our existence and our environment enclosed entities of divinity.
– Lailah Gifty Akita
Be Efficient
Efficiency is key when you are trying to be productive. Prepare a schedule. Take into consideration what tasks are on the schedule for the day and make sure you have enough time to devote to each one. Being efficient will help you stay ahead of the game and make sure you have taken care of all of the tasks on your daily list.
Obviously, the highest type of efficiency is that which can utilize existing material to the best advantage.
– Jawaharlal Nehru
Take the Initiative
Take the initiative. Do what needs to be done and strive to be the very best at everything you attempt.
Don’t wait for your ship to come in, swim out to it.
― Cathy Hopkins
Pick a Day of Rest
While Sunday is an ideal day of rest, it’s advisable to log in to your computer briefly on Sunday to assess your Monday game plan, and you will feel more relaxed and sleep soundly on Sunday night.
I look my best when I’m totally free, on holiday, walking on the beach.
– Rosamund Pike
Make Sure Your Goals Are Realistic
Harboring unrealistic expectations prepares you for failure. Take one step at a time and pursue your goal diligently, but gradually. Instead of lofty, idealistic goals, keep goals that are real and attainable.
Often you need to take some risk, but it must be a realistic risk, you can’t take a crazy risk.
– Sergei Bubka
