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when there are only 24 hours in a day (and you have to sleep for at least 8 of those hours), it can be a challenge to cram in all of the things on your to-do list. making the most of your waking hours requires discipline, of course, but our tips make it easier to stay focused on your goals for the day.<\/p>\n

1. surround yourself with goal-oriented people<\/h3>\n

people who consistently wake up at 2 pm, cut class, and wander aimlessly will zap your motivation. find people who want to achieve at a high level like you do.<\/p>\n

2. get in a routine<\/h3>\n

you can automate your schedule by following guidelines for when you\u2019ll wake up, eat, study, take breaks, and sleep. as a bonus, sticking to a routine will require you to think less about \u201cwhat next?\u201d saved mental energy = more energy to accomplish actual tasks at hand.<\/p>\n

3. organize your workspace<\/h3>\n

can\u2019t find scrap paper? looking for an eraser? where\u2019s your math book? anyone seen your car keys? spending your time looking for things takes away valuable time from your day. perhaps even worse, it adds stress that you don\u2019t need. clear up your room, categorize, and get rid of clutter.<\/p>\n

4. focus on one task at a time<\/h3>\n

if you\u2019re one of those people who insists you study better with music and tv blaring in the background, would you ever take an admissions exam in those same conditions? turn off your ipod, email, cell phone, and tv when you\u2019re trying to get work done.<\/p>\n

5. hydrate<\/h3>\n

when you don\u2019t have enough water in your system, you become sluggish. keep your concentration levels high by drinking water, juice, and tea throughout the day. if you don\u2019t like plain water, you can add some fresh-cut fruit for flavor.<\/p>\n

6. make yourself unavailable<\/h3>\n

you can\u2019t focus if you\u2019re simultaneously trying to keep up with instant messages, phone calls, and texts. your friends don\u2019t need you every second of the day, so don\u2019t feel like you need to address every interruption the moment you see your phone light up.<\/p>\n

7. get to sleep early, wake up early<\/h3>\n

going to sleep late and waking up late is draining on your body and mind. who wakes up at 3 pm and feels like they\u2019ve got the whole day ahead of them? get to bed at a reasonable hour and wake up early enough to exercise, get breakfast, and get prepared for the day.<\/p>\n

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about the author:<\/h2>\n

\"catherinecatherine supports magoosh\u2019s future grad school students by unlocking tricks of the test prep and application trade. catherine spends her free time checking out local farmer\u2019s markets, reading food and lifestyle blogs, and watching bravo. she is forever in search of the best mexican and italian food in any given city.<\/em><\/p>\n

 
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follow these tips to use your time more effectively and efficiently, and get more out of your time every day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":141,"featured_media":3624,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[200,391,247,392,393,193,172],"ppma_author":[508],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n7 ways to maximize productivity<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"tips on how to maximize productivity and get your tasks done!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/blog\/7-ways-to-maximize-productivity\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_us\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"7 ways to maximize productivity\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"tips on how to 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