Tip of the Day #2018-06-14 How to get your work done with limited time.

I know most of the people love to go to coffee shop to get some work done. But I've heard from some of my friends that this doesn't work for them.

After asking all of my friends who go to coffee shop I found below results.

Those who go to coffee shop, without charger with them, get their work done on time.
Those who go to coffee shop with charger, doesn't get their work done on time due to procrastination.

So the the tip of the #day is don't do with charger to coffee if you're going to get some work done.

But Why?

Because after 2–3 hours at the coffee shop, your computer will die.

That means that if you don’t complete your task or project in that time frame, you will have to drive all the way back home to get your charger…

This little hack will increase your productivity and help you overcome procrastination like never before.

Why does it work so well?

Because the hardest part in overcoming procrastination and increasing productivity is starting. And this little hack creates a huge sense of urgency that lights a fire in you and gets you going. It also makes it really annoying if you go all the way to the coffee shop for nothing… so it will motivate you to at least get started and take action.

Go and try this hack for yourself…

And watch your productivity soar.

Just don’t bring your charger with you : )

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