There’s no guarantee that just because you’re in the office, that you’re going to be making progress with your business. Life doesn’t work like that. You can’t just go to college and expect to walk away with the skills you need to get ahead in life; you need to put the effort in. When it comes to your company, that means putting all the pieces in the right place, which will naturally lead to improved business output. One issue that that many entrepreneurs face is with their focus — if you can grab hold of your focus, you’ll find that you’re able to work harder, longer, and better. Below, we take a look at a few ways you can do this.  

Start the Day Right

You start as you mean to go on, that’s what they always say. This applies to the broader arc of your life, but also to your day. If you start the morning with purpose and set yourself up for a productive day, then that’s just how your working hours will look. If you don’t, then you can’t expect too much. As such, it’s worthwhile taking the time to prepare yourself properly each morning before hitting the office. Spend an hour so leisurely waking yourself up, read the newspaper, go for a run, and eat a healthy, energy-filled breakfast. By the time you get to work you’ll be focused and ready for action.

Check out more morning productivity tips in my Maximize Your Morning Guide

Find Your Working Groove

What’s your best working environment? What setup will help you to deliver your best work? These are questions worth figuring out the answers to. We may, unknowingly, be compromising the quality of our work, all because we’re working in unsuitable surroundings. Are you comfortable at your desk? Is it organized? Can you sink into several hours of work without being disturbed? If the answer is no, take steps to rectify the issue.

Get Rid Of the Time Wasters

You could be all set up for a day of hard work and productivity, and still achieve nothing that helps to push your business forward. Why? Because you’re using up all your energy and time taking care of tasks that simply have to be taken care of. They’re essential, but they don’t progress your company. These tasks are not the best use of your time! Instead, look at outsourcing them to other companies. Learn more about having your IT, marketing, and accounting needs handled by a third-party company, and get back to focusing on the tasks that’ll push your business forward. You’ll find that you’re making much better use of your time!

Regular Breaks

One problem that many entrepreneurs have is said they think twelve hour days are an inherently positive thing. They’re not! There’s an upper limit to how many hours a person can work before the quality of their output begins to dip. Make sure you’re taking a break every hour or so — it might feel like a waste of time, but you’ll find that your productivity and focus is improved.