5 steps to reignite your productivity

When your train of thought runs off the rails, use these tactics to get back on track.

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Don’t allow yourself to be overcome or thwarted by frustrations, distractions or procrastination.

Instead, try these tips to slip into a better, more productive and sustainable groove:

1. Schedule habits into your life.

“Our habits form our character and drive our lives,” notes Francisco Sáez, founder and CEO of FacileThings. “They consistently—and often unconsciously—are reflected in our daily behavior and our response to any situation. Ultimately, our habits are what define how efficient or inefficient we are.”

When it comes to personal productivity, it’s wise to bolster healthy habits, such as:

To make these sorts of habits stick, you must first schedule them into your life. According to James Clear, there are two ways to achieve this.

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