In today’s dynamic world, learning to do more things in less time is key to personal and professional development. Effective and successful people have several habits in common. And the best thing: you can also develop them.
Habits of effective people
We share with you some of the qualities that will help you be more effective in your daily life:
1. Say ‘no’ to distractions. Always
Successful people know how to use their time better because they are disciplined and know how to set their goals. I also talk about those people who do not have low moments; Yes, there is time for vacations and family, but they know how to balance it and don’t allow themselves to have unproductive moments.
To be highly effective you need to learn to concentrate and avoid things that distract you (such as your gadgets, noises, chat conversations, social networks or emails). Surely there will be things you don’t enjoy doing, but you know you have to finish them. Therefore, being organized and disciplined is essential.
2. Read something new every day
Successful and creative people read constantly, and find mentors who teach them, valuing all the information they receive that may be useful to them in the future. In addition, the habit of reading will help increase your comprehension, imagination, synthetic ability and other skills such as spelling and grammar.
3. Accept your mistakes and move on
Fail as many times as necessary. Everyone fails from time to time; It’s part of life. But when you do, don’t give up or waste your time. What separates successful people from ordinary people is the ability to get up and start over again and again, with a better plan to succeed.
You must also learn to accept that there is no such thing as perfection. So don’t waste your time looking for it.
4. Get up early
The most proactive and effective people usually get up early. By making better use of your mornings, you will be able to finish your things on time, as well as have hours to exercise, work, and be with your family.
5. Follow the 80/20 rule
Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of trying to dedicate their time to taking care of all the issues. However, it is important that you understand that, just like in sales, 20 percent of your actions will produce 80 percent of your results. Therefore, it is key that you establish priorities and work on the things that generate more money or greater opportunities for the future.
6. Take care of your body
The body is the machine that allows us to execute and work; And like any machine, it requires maintenance. To have good energy levels and a good physical condition (which leads to a mental one) it is important that you: take care of your diet, trying to consume proteins and plenty of water, and reducing processed foods; exercise at least 30 minutes a day, and stretch every hour; and try to sleep well, trying to go to bed early and relaxing to get a good night’s sleep.
7. Learn to delegate
This is an especially difficult point for entrepreneurs who treat their business as their “baby.” You must understand that you cannot do everything by yourself and that you need to rely on others to complete your tasks and achieve your goals. A truly effective person knows how to surround himself with talented people, who can fulfill some responsibilities even better than himself.
8. Do not accumulate pending
Having your agenda full or your desk covered with pending post-its is a sign that you are procrastinating and leaving everything for later. Although it is important that you define priorities, try to accomplish certain tasks at the moment. This will avoid mental worries that only unconcentrate and distract you from what is important.
9. Identify when to walk away
Although highly effective people excel at working quickly and attentively, it’s also important to know when to take a break and step away from work momentarily. This will allow you to regain focus, refresh your mind, and avoid stagnations in creativity and productivity.
10. Define goals
Effective people have well-established objectives in the short, medium and long term. Even on a daily basis. Every day set new goals that challenge you and keep you motivated. For example, for today you could propose to make 10 calls to new clients and 5 to current clients. The idea is that you make it your goal to be more effective every day.
Editorial Team The editorial team of EMPRENDEDOR.com, which for more than 27 years has worked to promote entrepreneurship.