Even if you love your job, sometimes you can feel like you're drowning. And, well, if you're not in love with your job, it's hard to stay focused and productive full stop. But the truth is you have to be "on" at work and make a good impression in order to get that promotion or raise you've been dreaming of, or recognition from your manager and co-workers, or maybe even to get out of your current work situation. And a big part of being "on" is making sure you're maximizing your productivity and time.
"Productivity means getting the stuff done that's important to you," says time management expert Laura Vanderkam, author of Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done and Juliet's School of Possibilities. "Most people do best by planning out their days around priorities, doing their most important tasks when they have the most energy, and building in energy-boosting breaks when they need them."
How else you can stay productive? To help, we've outlined some expert tips below: