A 2014 survey by Pew Research Center reported that technology has had a positive and lasting impact on worker efficiency. Forty-six percent of employed online adults say the Internet has made them more productive at work, while just 7 percent believe it has made them less productive. Although technology can be a distraction, it enables us to work smarter, not harder. For the disciplined, apps, programs and tools aid in minimizing the amount of time it takes to complete certain responsibilities. That way, we spend fewer hours focused on menial tasks and can allocate additional effort to completing bigger, more meaningful projects. When we decide not to be workaholics, we can budget the time we save for sleeping, socializing or relaxing.
If you use technology responsibly, there are countless ways to supercharge your productivity. To start, here are nine tips.
These days, lots of workers spend a majority of their time on-the-road or telecommuting. So, while you are on a plane, train or bus, are waiting in line for something, or staying home to work in your pajamas, you should be able to get real work done.
To access all your files anywhere where in the world, you will need to upload everything to the cloud. Services like Box, Dropbox and Google Drive make it easy for consumers and businesses to securely save and store documents, spreadsheets and presentations theyll need to stay productive wherever they are.
10. Ban it from the bedroom.
Finally, one of the easiest ways to be more productive is simply by restricting use of technology in the bedroom. By keeping your phone and laptop out of your sleeping quarters, you get a better nights rest and wont be tempted to work the graveyard shift.
Technology is powerful and can enhance both your personal and professional lives. That said, dont let it become a distraction.
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