Seven productivity hacks to achieve more in 2022

Many of us are working harder than ever in 2022 to become the best possible version of ourselves. This often translates to doing something new, different, or uncomfortable in order to achieve a goal or resolution. But how can we make sure that this year doesn’t fall short like many other previous years? Here are seven productivity hacks that will help you get things done in 2022.

Map Out Your Plans

Buying a gym membership won’t immediately get you into shape just like wearing a suit can’t immediately land you a dream job. Long-term goals require a dedicated mindset, which means substantial thought and consideration. Consult friends, family, or colleagues about the goal you want to achieve and get input on what it takes to get there. This way, you can better chart the course for your journey. 

Many excellent apps exist that can help you track your progress and keep your eye on the prize. Strides allows you to monitor your habits and routines for better self-management and improvement. Goals can range from improved sleep, to exercise, to dieting and more and provides users with quick at-a-glance metrics for better performance. Coach.me is another app that utilizes habit tracking, but also introduces an element of accountability by allowing users to become “coaches” who can offer advice and support in exchange for a fee.

Maintain a Routine

Just like mapping out a plan is vital to the success of long-term goals, maintaining a consistent routine will help you to enjoy the day-by-day growth process. Develop a cadence and rhythm to your day to make it more healthy and predictable. Wake up early, stretch and go for a walk, eat a balanced meal and give yourself ample time to prepare for work. Having multiple points of reference can help prevent mental and physical exhaustion as well as a quick burnout.

Alarmy is a unique app that forces your brain to become more active and alert from the moment you wake up. When the alarm goes off, users must fulfill a number of missions like math problems, sentence writing, or physical workouts to shut it off. This eliminates the sudden reflex of hitting the snooze button on your phone, but increases the chances of throwing it across the room. Download at your own risk.