Be Productive Be Happy.

Studies from various research groups around the globe confirm that the happy people work harder and produce more results. But does people who are more productive are Happier than the people who are less? 

And you might not believe it but the answer is YES.

You might have a difference of opinion here.

As we are often told to spare time from our work for the things that gives us happiness...

But believe me if it is as true as 1+1=2. But wait here our aim shouldn’t  to be being busy, being busy does not guarantee for being productive, even in most of the cases being busy result in loss of productivity.

Here we are simply talking about doing the work well.

Latest research’s suggests that happiness leads to success, when we produce results with our work it automatically gives us satisfaction and leads to happiness.
If you submit yourself to bettering yourself, take after your enthusiasm, create hard working attitudes. Center and work towards a more amazing, nobler and more joyful life. Be gainful don't dawdle; don't wait on uncertainties and buts. Try not to tons of what can turn out badly. Rather, concentrate on being more gainful, more eager and more energetic. You surely will find a life filled with happiness.

"Your time is limited so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.

 Find ways and means to increase your productivity, set goals (both long term and short term) set daily routines, surround yourself with positive and productive people, and take forward steps towards your advancement, no matter how small it may be. Don't allow anyone to distract yourself from your purpose.

Here are 4 ways to be more productive.

1.Stay passionate

Our passions are the winds that propel our vessel. Our reason is the pilot that steers her. Without winds the vessel would not move and without a pilot she would be lost.-Ancient Proverb

You got to really be passionate and try to prepare more than anyone else, and put yourself in a position to succeed. Having a passion for an activity represents an important type of high involvement in activities that may lead to sustainable positive effects on your performance and your well being. People who are passionate about their work are more equipped against negative sentiments around which may leads to loss of productivity. They are more focused towards their goals and advancement.

Ø  Stay focused

Ø  Block Out Distractions

Ø  Get up early

Ø  Don’t do multitasking

Ø  Learn to say no

2.Do what you love (or) Love what you do.

  You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. — Steve Jobs

There is nothing like doing a work you love most and always wanted to do it's just not only engage you physically but mentally as well. It is like self inspiration to do well.

But often we have to do work which is often not of our liking and are only doing it because of circumstances or situations.

If you are doing anything which doesn't inspires you. How can you expect it to bring any fruitful result for your life?

You might have a living with it but you cannot live your life to your fullest. Your life is more than just adding numbers to your age. Don’t trade your life and time merely for money, either you must find a way to work for what you love or you need to develop love for the work you are currently doing.

You are what you do. If you do boring, stupid, monotonous work, chances are you’ll end up boring, stupid, and monotonous.-Bob Black

Here are some ways to develop a liking for a work  you don't like.

Ø  Keep your passion with you (for the work you love)

Ø  Talk to people who love this work(what they found good about this work)

Ø  Study the work

Ø  Make some friends at work place.

Ø  Don’t talk negative about your work.

3.Learn new skills

The only skill that will be important in the 21st century is the skill of learning new skills. Everything else will become obsolete over time.-Peter Drucker

Over the last few years the world undoubtedly got more competitive. You may need something extra to really stand out. Sometimes combinations of skills can result in you having a unique stand point. One of the main reasons for adding to your skill set is to be able to win new types of work, which may be more interesting or lucrative. New ideas and techniques have the power to boost your results dramatically. Scientists have found that learning new skills changes our brain in ways which are beneficial, learning helps stretch the capacity of the brain making other parts of our life easier. The most important part of learning a new skill or undergoing training is the sense of achievement you will feel when you move forward.  Moreover, the whole process of learning is rewarding and interesting.

Here are 4 tips you find useful to learn new skills.

Ø Set Goals

Ø Focus On outcome

Ø Set Timelines

Ø Practice

4.Stay relaxed

 Don't let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries.-Terri Guillemets

Spending more hours at work often leads to less time for sleep and insufficient sleep takes a substantial toll on performance. We overwork ourselves to get ahead, but that's counterproductive

because it ends up being careless work. It is a proven fact through different researches carried with respect to human physiology that Human beings aren't designed to expend energy continuously. Rather, we're meant to pulse between spending and recovering energy. We will be more successful in all our endeavors if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take little pauses to relax. If you like to live a relaxed life you need to make a change in your daily habits to attain it for lifetime.

Here are some suggestions to help you to relax. These can surely help you to live a relaxed life in long term if you make them a part of your daily routine.

Ø  Meditate

Ø  Exercise

Ø  Organize and get rid of clutter

Ø  Improve your sleeping habits

Ø  Go on vacations

Ø  Keep Hygiene

Ø  Have a Pet

Ø  Appreciate yourself

Ø  Be friendly

But when you are stressed out and require some immediate tips to relax here are some ways to help.

Ø  Take deep breaths

Ø  Take a walk

Ø  Listen to music

Ø  Drink water

Ø  Take bath

Ø  Take a nap

Man is only truly great when he acts from the passions; never irresistible but when he appeals to the imagination. ~ Benjamin Disraeli

I sincerely hope these productivity tips to be valuable for you. Your productivity is your life made visible. Please protect it.