15 ways to be more productive and manage your time better, according to career experts

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December 5, 2018 6:51 PM

There are many time-saving skills you can adopt to be more productive. Here, career experts share 15 ways to increase your productivity.

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You can work in 30-minute increments, for example, or attempt to eliminate distractions for set periods of time.
Here, career experts share 15 ways to be more productive and

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manage your time better

1. Plan the night before

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2. Wake up earlier

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3. Figure out your main goal or objective

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4. Choose three to five "to-do" list tasks per day

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5. Keep color-coded lists

6. Create a calendar system that works for you

7. Prioritize your objectives

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8. Break down your tasks into smaller steps

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9. Set aside time to answer emails

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10. Limit distractions

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11. Take small breaks throughout the day

Pomodoro Technique

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12. Do an email detox

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13. Listen to music without words

14. Work remotely sometimes

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15. Take all of your allotted vacation time to prevent burnout

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—Sarah Stoddard, Glassdoor career trends expert

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