a success. Avoid long working days by sticking to a regular routine, working normal office hours like 9am until 5pm. Studies have shown that working for more than seven or eight hours a day doesn't mean you'll get more work done. This is because your productivity levels will drop. You're best calling it a day and stopping work at the same time every evening. There will always be more work to do, granted. But you just have to accept that your job list can never be ticked off completely in one day - it will be constantly added to. Work when you want to Of course, not everyone suits the 'normal working day'. If you're most productive between 11am and 2pm and again between 5pm and 8pm, then just work during those more productive hours. Just make sure you don't spend more than seven or eight hours each day working. It doesn't matter how much work you've got to finish, if you're still spending 15 hours at your desk every day - it's time to figure out where you're going wrong. Consider any distractions and get rid of them. Turn off social media if it's ruining your concentration. Eight hours every day is all you need - just make sure those hours are spent as productively as possible. Get your work environment right A desk facing a brick wall in a darkened room isn't going to make anyone happy, so make sure your workspace is inviting and comfortable. Ensure there's