How to Earn by Productivity Ideas PART - 2

 

Get More Done by 

Typing Faster

In the digital age, a lot of what we consider 'productivity' happens on the 

computer. Being productive tends to mean writing e-mails, filling in data entry 

and writing copy. In all these cases, typing is our main form of 'output' and

that means we will always be limited by the speed at which we can type 

when it comes to productivity.

Learn to type at the speed of thought then and in theory you could drastically 

upgrade your productivity and complete a lot more work in a day. Read on and we will look at how you can learn to type faster.

11. The Right Keyboard

One thing that will right away make a huge difference to your typing speed

and output (and thus offer great ROI) is the quality of keyboard you are

using. To type as fast as possible, you should look into getting a keyboard

that is comfortable such as a mechanical keyboard. While bigger keys can

avoid errors, you don't want to use a keyboard that's too big or you will end

up travelling further to reach the keys.

12. Finger Placement

When you next go to type, take a look at your hands to see where they lie

naturally before you start writing. Ideally you should have your thumbs on the

spacebar with your 8 fingers on A, S, D, F and J, K, L and :. Let this be a

guide but not a set-in-stone rule, as you might find this depends on the size of

your hands and of your keyboard.

13. Play Games

Playing games can help a lot. One of the best is 'The Typing of the Dead'

which is notable for being an actually fun computer game, rather than one of

those dull tutorial games that you'll never actually want to play.

14. Dvorak

If you're up for a challenge, then you might decide to try switching to Dvorak.

Dvorak is an alternate keyboard layout that is supposed to be more efficient for

writing and which is very popular with some coders and writers. It will take a

while to learn and the evidence is mixed but if the idea appeals, give it a go! .

15. Practice

Most important of all though is to practice. And if you're looking for a

fun/convenient way to do that then you could always take up journal writing in the evenings! .

Home Office Ideas

Your office is the space where you will be doing your work. It can play a large

role in making you either more or less productive, so it is crucial to make

sure it is as conducive as possible to your productivity.

16. Get a Plant

A plant can have a big impact on the way an office feels because it

introduces something natural into an otherwise very unnatural environment.

Not only that, but a plant will also stimulate the release of feel good hormones

like serotonin. Among other things, these have been shown to improve

creativity by helping us to relax!

17. Make it Inspiring

Filling your office with things that inspire you about your own work is a

fantastic way to put yourself in a more productive and creative mindset. When

we find work inspiring, that makes it inherently motivating, such that there is

no effort involved when trying to convince ourselves to keep working on something .

18. Create Work Zones

A work zone is a space within your office where you can reach everything

you need to. This term is often referred to in kitchen décor, but it makes a lot

of sense in an office too. You should be able to sit at your desk and easily

reach all the things that you need to be able to work with.

Health and Fitness

Finally, your health and fitness are crucial if you are going to be as

productive as possible while working from home. Many people allow their

health to deteriorate when they work from home, as they have no

requirement to walk or travel. Likewise, a lack of social interaction or sunlight

can cause health issues.

Making sure to stay on top of this can ensure that you have the

energy, enthusiasm, and good health to continue doing your best work.

19. Exercise

Exercise is extremely important for those that work from home. This can

help to undo much of the damage that is caused by sitting by a desk, and it

becomes even more pertinent if you have no commute, and no reason to get

up and walk across the room even!

Doing some form of steady state cardio – such as running, cycling, or walking

– will help you to strengthen your heart which can in turn prevent early

mortality associated with desk work. This will also help to increase your

calorie burn throughout the day (your active metabolic rate or AMR) in order to ensure that you don’t gain unwanted weight.

20. Protect Your Sleep

One thing that is very important when working online is to make sure you get 

enough sleep. This can be interrupted if you struggle to turn off from work 

and relax, or if you work near the environment where you sleep (avoid this 

wherever possible).

Getting enough sleep is crucial if you want to start the next day feeling 

energized and enthusiastic. Some things you can do include making sure 

that your room is as dark and quiet as possible, while also keeping it a lightly 

cool temperature.

Try as well to make sure that you avoid light emitting devices (like phones) for 

at least half an hour before bed. These stimulate the release of cortisol and 

dampen the sleep hormone melatonin, thus making it much harder for us to drift off to sleep.

21. Spend Time Outdoors

Spending time outdoors is one last, final way to ensure that you combat

the negative effects of working from home, and therefore boost your ability

to focus and work.

Spending time outdoors not only boosts sleep (which helps us work better

as we have seen), but it also increases vitamin D, which helps to regulate

important hormones in the body related to focus, energy, and metabolism.

Fresh air is just as important, while the greenery can actually help to boost

creativity and prevent symptoms such as SAD. Another option is to invest in a

plant for your desk, alongside a daylight lamp which will produce a similar wavelength to the sun. But nothing beats the real thing! .