5 simple, low-tech hacks to boost productivity

Maximizing efficiency is important for anyone. Yet, it’s impossible to work at full capacity all the time.

Nonetheless, people’s ability to concentrate is key to their getting the most out of the day, whether participating in a meeting, responding to emails or working at a desk. Here are five hacks to try immediately to enhance productivity:

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1. Set a bedtime.

Before an entrepreneur even steps foot in the office, her productivity has already been affected by her previous night’s sleep. If she didn’t get enough rest, she’ll be tired and irritable. It’s easy to become so embroiled with the demands of a startup and skimp on sleep. But in so doing, a person also deprives herself of productivity.