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With many of us now working from home, time management is crucial to being able to complete tasks faster can spell more time for family or for doing the things people want, a productivity expert told Yahoo.<\/h2>\n

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Ben Stocken, CEO of business performance consultants here at West Peak says that work no longer means arriving at nine and slaving away until five. He believes that it\u2019s perfectly possible to \u2018work smarter\u2019 to complete tasks far faster.<\/p>\n

Here are four tricks with time management that Ben says will help you get your work done in half the time.<\/p>\n

\u2018Reboot\u2019 your brain<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve all had days when we start with a bang \u2013 crossing tasks off our to-do list left right and centre, but then we hit the wall.<\/p>\n

Ben says that hitting the \u2018reset\u2019 button can often help.<\/p>\n

He said: “If you\u2019re finding it hard to keep the pace going, break the routine and give your mind a rest.<\/p>\n

“Taking a quick cold shower can increase your alertness, boost your energy levels and quickly get you back on track.<\/p>\n

“At the opposite end of the scale, try taking a power nap. A 20-minute bit of shut-eye can reset your brain. Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher both swore by the benefits of a nap, and forward-thinking employers like Google even provide sleep pods for workers.<\/p>\n

“However, if you\u2019re chained to your desk and can\u2019t snooze or shower, chewing gum is a good way of stimulating your brain. The chewing action increases activity in the brain’s hippocampus, and is said to improve memory and focus. Sir Alex Ferguson was a big advocate of this trick during his days managing Manchester United.”<\/p>\n

Change your routines<\/h3>\n

The danger with workplace routines is that you end up forming habits that slow you down which isn’t good for time management.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s possible to fall into bad habits, including getting distracted by chatting with colleagues, and that simply changing the routine can help.<\/p>\n

Research published in Nature Neuroscience found that changing your routines can boost brain activity.<\/p>\n

Ben says: “Get out of mind-numbing routines and refresh your brain by changing where you work. Swap that monotonous home office for working in a coffee shop. As well as the change in visual space, the ambient noise can help you focus and banish the fatigue that can creep in from working alone.<\/p>\n

“If you haven\u2019t got another location to move to, even relocating to a new spot at home or at work can refresh your motivation and assist with your time management in the day. Instead of working at your desk, swap to your dining room table, or even tap away from the sofa for a while.<\/p>\n

“You don\u2019t have to work in silence either. Studies have shown that listening to music can improve inspiration, concentration and reduce stress. It\u2019s best not to use pop music, as you can end up getting distracted by the lyrics. Try listening to classic music or even video game soundtracks \u2013 upbeat music can help boost your mood and productivity.”<\/p>\n

“And get the blood moving around your body by taking regular movement breaks, or using a standing desk.”<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to read the original article on Yahoo news you can also find our more about our Team Performance Training<\/a> at West Peak<\/p>\n<\/div>

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