#GirlBoss Skills as Fuel for Productivity: 11 Tried Ways

Wow, that’s a fancy phrase- ” #GirlsBoss Skills as Fuel for Productivity.” We surely wanna do that! But do we really know how it’s gonna work?

 A lot many 20 somethings ponder upon one thought, “I am wasting a lot of time”. Sometimes, we see or imagine a scenario from the beginning to end in the blink of an eye. It may be a start-up idea, a book written by you or a new hobby you just thought of.

But your body is stiff and still, like a solid rock. It feels like nothing is actually happening. To make it even worse, you switch to Instagram or binge watch Netflix. It’s like a pause button in your head to numb your thoughts. So, you finally get that temporary escape you want in that very moment.

Sounds familiar? Well, you are not alone! We all have done this often. After all, we don’t want those anxiety monkeys to get the better of us, right?

If you can relate with this, you HAVE to break that vicious cycle, a habit loop that’s holding you back. Some boss ladies are born naturally. The rest of us have to learn along the journey and take charge of our life.

There are countless hours when you don’t feel productive. So how do you channelize your time better? How to kick Instagram and Netflix out of your productive hours?

There are a number of boss lady habits you should inculcate now. There is always a little more room in the world for #Girl power! Let’s see #GirlBoss Skills as Fuel for Productivity: 11 Tried Ways by myself.

So, let’s dive in…

Embrace single-tasking

That’s something serious! Multi- tasking generally works for low level tasks like cleaning the house or laundry. But when it comes to high-level tasks like running a business, multi-tasking is not at all recommended.

Tips for single-tasking:

• Choose a single task that is important today and brings you a step closer to your goal.
• Apply all your focus to that particular task for a certain amount of time.
• Try to eliminate distractions.

Put your phone on airplane mode

We know that it is a big distraction while being productive.  An Instagram scroll of a few seconds turns into an hour of mindless viewing and liking. Later on, we feel guilty for the time wasted. Rest assured, the world will be there when you return from your task at hand. In case of emergency, people will surely find a way to contact you.

Rest like a princess:

So, what comes to your mind when you think about your physical and mental health?

Hydrating yourself, eating the greens or working out?

All these are important but don’t forget about one crucial thing:

SLEEP!

A good night’s sleep is underrated…

Getting a blissful sleep will bring more productivity to your body and mind than Any-Other-Single-Element.

If you sleep better, you feel better and work better.

Prepare your to-do lists at nights.

Why? Because the first thought in mornings is about what you have planned for the day and what all needs to be done today!

Give it a thought… When you have the to-do list ready, you are all set to kick start the day.

The act of writing things down is itself a life-changing habit. So, what are you waiting for?

“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” –Mark Twain

Meditate, to enhance focus and productivity

Meditation helps in maintaining focus, deal with anxiety, and improve creativity. Consider it as a little-meeting with yourself.

At first, meditating was difficult for me. But I promised myself to do it at least for 21 days (It takes only 21 days to develop a habit, right?).

Practicing it daily at the same time increases the benefits. I prefer to do it in morning and I have shared the same in my morning routine.

Prepare a Budget.

And yeah, stick to it too.

As they say, “A budget is you telling your money where to go, instead of wondering where it went.”

Don’t fall for things like “I don’t budget because it’s too restrictive, I can do it in my head or I make too little.”

You would be able to spend your money guilt free and say goodbye to the debt burden on your back. If you are currently having some, I recommend this technique for debt repayment.

Budgeting is not about restriction. In fact, It’s about control. It is a step towards the financial freedom.

Daily Affirmations.

It takes less than 2 minutes each day and have such a positive impact on your mood, mental health as well as confidence level.

Therefore, I recommend repeating 2-4 positive affirmations in the mirror each day, combined with a beautiful smile for the perfect experience.

For example, I am great. I am smart. I am perfect and I am enough. What do you love about yourself the most? Make a list of all those things. Refer to them at times when you get self-doubt.

Socializing: Another #GirlBoss Skill for Productivity

A boss babe can be an introvert or an extrovert. But we do realize that being a human, some form of social interaction is much needed. (Even the most introvert ones).

A Psychology Today research study indicates a link between happiness and social interaction. According to it, socially connected people are happier.

Do some Charity

It not only benefits the charities and institutions, but can be rewarding for you as well. It feels so good and strengthens your core personal values and belief.

The National Institutes of Health state that people who make contributions to charity have activated pleasure centers in their brain. They are happier people.

Walk 15-20 Minutes Everyday

Walking is one of the best workouts. Let’s face it…W-O-R-K-O-U-T is such a heavy word for us, but walking is simple. Just get up and keep moving! Try to walk outdoors. Spending time with nature is an antidepressant. Be it in morning or on a lunch break, make it a habit to spend some time outdoors. The fresh air outside of the four walls of your house or office is such a vital element of life.

Stay Curious

A boss lady is always on a learning spree, and not through the traditional college education. Learning and exploring through new experiences, podcasts or books. She is always keen to try something new and observe the world through her own lens.

“Make the rest of your life, the best of your life.”

Thanks for reading…

Recapping the 11 #GirlBoss Habits:

• Embrace single-tasking
• Put your phone on airplane mode
• Rest like a princess
• Prepare your to-do lists at nights
• Meditate
• Prepare a Budget
• Daily Affirmations.
• Socializing
• Do some Charity
• Walk 15-20 Minutes Everyday
• Stay Curious