9 Ways to Be Your Most Productive Self

Follow these tips to master the art of getting things done.

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Get More Done - Need a jump-start to help you get more done each day? Follow these tips to unlock your most productive self. By Kenrya Rankin(Photo: Peathegee/Getty Images)

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Plan. Plan. Plan. - Winging it sounds cool, but the more you plan your day before it starts, the easier it will be to knock out tasks.(Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images)

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Work With Your Internal Clock - Are you a night owl or an early bird? Either way, it pays to work on the hard stuff when you're wide awake. Then schedule rote tasks — or naps — for hours when your energy tends to drop.(Photo: Jon Feingersh/Getty Images) 

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Eliminate Time Thieves - From watching television to being sucked down the rabbit hole of Instagram, it's easy to get distracted. Give yourself regular times when you're allowed to check your phone or email, then hands off when you're supposed to be working.(Photo: Ben Richardson/Getty Images) 

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Automate Common Tasks - From setting up canned email messages to using a digital asset management app to post client photos on IG, use tech tools to cut the time you spend doing repetitive tasks.(Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images) 

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Get a Boost From the Sun - Exhausted in the middle of the day? Head outside — or to a window — to soak up some rays. Experts say it will give you a shot of energy.(Photo: Peathegee/Getty Images)

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Say, 'No' - Sometimes, being your most productive self is about focusing on the things that matter most. Some tasks are just not worth your time or effort. Learn to say, "no," and you'll likely discover lots more time in your day.(Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images) 

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Break Down Your Tasks - Have a massive project to complete? Make it less daunting by breaking it up into smaller to-do items. It will help you get over the hump to get started and give you small, confidence-boosting wins that will carry you through to the end. (Photo: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images) 

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Draft an Accountability Partner - Find a friend who needs a boost to get more stuff done and push each other! Studies show that you will both be more productive. (Photo: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images) 

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Work Out - Researchers say that exercising — especially first thing in the morning — makes you more energetic and more productive. Even low-intensity workouts like walking produce this benefit, so there's no excuse not to move your body.(Photo: John Fedele/Getty Images)