Sometimes you have such a slow work day and are so bored with the work you’re doing, that the day seems to be passing slower than the pace of a tortoise. Not only does this affect your productivity but also your happiness. You come home feeling dissatisfied and lackadaisical, which in turn affects your personal relationships and life.
1. Work On A Project That You Love
It doesn’t feel like work when you love what you’re doing. But if you’re stuck in a job that you don’t like a lot, changing career is may not be the best option. Yet, all hope is not lost. There’s a good chance that you can find a project in your current job that you love. Pick up something interesting to do. Take up initiatives. When you start getting bored, you should try working on that project instead.
2. Take Small Breaks
3. Stroll A Bit
4. Try Different Location
Sometimes changing the place where you’ve been working can also make your day go faster. If you don’t have a desk assigned and your workplace has some flexibility, there’s a good chance that you can find different place to work from. You could try a conference room, cafeteria, shared co-working space etc,. Take advantage of your liberty to power your productivity and step away from boredom.
These small differences in your way of work, can help a lot when you feel that the workday is taking longer than usual. Give them a try and do let us know what you think in the comments.