I’ve recently had a change of lifestyle or rather habits.
It all started at the beginning of the year when I decided to start commuting to my workplace by bike.
I can’t remember the last time I did it, but I believe it was a few years ago. It also required learning how to load my bike into a trailer behind my car.
I got used to this new habit relatively quickly, but on the weekends and during evenings I still find it hard to be productive.
In fact, I find it difficult to be productive in general. So, I’ve decided to write a little something on this topic.
In case you’re a fellow restless night owl like me, here are my tips on how to be more productive at night.
Get rid of bad habits
If you are someone who enjoys being in bed, then you might have several bad habits that keep you from being productive.
You probably spend some of your sleeping time reading a book or watching YouTube videos.
Since you tend to stay up late and also have trouble focusing on anything, it’s probably because of the bad habits you have developed while you were in bed.
You might also take short breaks every hour or so to have a quick smoke or have a quick beer.
If that’s the case, you’re going to have difficulty focusing on your work at night, so try to reduce the time you spend on non-work tasks during the night.
Adhere to your morning routine
Morning routines are a great way to start your day on the right foot.
If you don’t adhere to your morning routine, it can slow you down at work and in life in general.
This is because you’re better off starting the day with positive, action-oriented energy.
Achieving this can be difficult, especially when you have a regular 9-5 job.
If you have any free time during the day, try to get started on your morning routine as soon as you wake up.
Otherwise, try to give yourself a few minutes to wake up and stay focused, and then devote the rest of the time to work.
Have a vision for your work
Before you start working, you have to have a clear vision of your task or project. You have to be able to conceptualize it as a whole.
Also, you should have a clear understanding of where you want to end up.
Being able to complete the task or goal you have set for yourself is all about communication.
You have to clearly understand what you’re working on and what you want to achieve.
If you’re lacking in this area, it’s going to be hard for you to be more productive at night.
But if you have a clear idea of what you’re going to do and how to achieve it, then you’ll be a lot better off.
When working late at night, try to get into the zone
Working in the evenings is not necessarily a bad thing.
You might just be more productive in the late hours of the night because you’re forced to get creative and less distracted by the outside world.
You have to be able to block everything out.
If you can do this, you’ll find that being productive at night is easy.
You might have a few phone calls or meetings, but try to keep this as minimal as possible.
If you still find yourself working in the late hours of the night, ask yourself why you’re working that late.
You might be doing it because you don’t want to face what’s waiting for you when you wake up.
Take breaks
Just because you are working at night doesn’t mean you have to work throughout the night.
Try to take breaks, and work for a set period of time. As you work, try to use a timer, so that you’re not tempted to work for longer.
Don’t let the idea of working at night become a negative one for you.
It is also possible to be more productive in the late hours of the night if you don’t let it become a negative thing.
Get your work done
With all of this in mind, you will find that you will be a lot more productive when you work late at night.
The key is to get your work done. The more you focus on what you have to do, the more time you’ll have to spare.
Get your tasks done, and you’ll have a better chance of remaining focused.
This will also help you get to the office on time and not feel tired on your morning commute.
Conclusion
Working at night makes you more productive at work and in life.
It’s a lot harder to get distracted at night, and you have more time to complete your tasks and tasks that aren’t immediately applicable.
So if you find yourself being productive at night, or if you struggle with staying focused at work, then you should give it a try.
