How to boost productivity, beat fatigue: Tech-inspired tips to keep you energised all day

How to boost productivity: Starting your day with a structured routine, including yoga, exercise, a healthy breakfast, and some mindful meditation, is like booting up your body for peak performance (Image: Canva)

If you're a nomophobic, feel restless if your phone is not with you, but have also realised that this phone-clinging habit is draining your energy and leaving you fatigued, it's time to empower yourself for enhanced productivity. Here are some tech-inspired tips to get you started:

Recharge your productivity battery with adequate sleep: Just like you recharge your phone, make sure you get a solid 7-9 hours of quality sleep to recharge your energy. Your body too, like your phone, needs a full battery to function at its best. It's during sleep that your body repairs and rejuvenates itself, so don't underestimate the importance of this daily recharge.

Start your day with a power-on sequence: The mobile phone’s startup sequence ensures that your phone's hardware and software are functioning correctly. Similarly, starting  your day with a structured routine, including yoga, exercise, a healthy breakfast, and some mindful meditation, is like booting up your body for peak performance.

Stay hydrated for smooth operations: Just as you feel lost and drained without a good data signal or Wi-Fi, consider water as your body's network connection. Your body needs sufficient hydration as a strong link to avoid those energy dropouts. So, keep sipping to stay fully charged and stay clear of the fatigue bug.

Reboot, rejuvenate with short breaks: Excessive use of phone apps can cause the phone to freeze, requiring frequent reboots. Similarly, consider giving your body mini breaks throughout the day. Much like refreshing your apps, take short breaks every few hours to stretch your body and reset your brain. If you can afford a siesta, that's even better.

Opt for high-performance snacking: Ditch those junk food apps in favour of nutrient-packed snacks like fruits and nuts. Just as unwanted apps can bog down your device and cause it to crash, indulging in junk food can lead to energy crashes and sluggishness. But with healthy snacks, your body's performance remains top-notch, so you're always operating at high energy and alertness.

Declutter and update your skills: Think about the time you've spent decluttering your phone – removing unnecessary apps, updating software, and streamlining processes for better performance. If you've experienced the positive outcomes of these actions, you already know the importance of timely updates. Now, consider employing the same philosophy in your personal development: embrace effective time management, cultivate new skills, and stay updated with industry changes. This approach will not only boost your work productivity, creativity and focus but also help you maintain essential regular rest periods.

Organise, draw inspiration from your home screen: By treating your workspace like your digital home screen, you'll experience smoother workflow and quicker access to your important tasks. Much like you meticulously organise your device's home screen for faster app access, your workspace too deserves the same attention. A clean, well-organised workspace can aid in task completion, boost efficiency, and reduce stress. Like a motivating wall paper on your phone screen try creating a workspace that promotes productivity and innovation.