The Secret to Doing Mundane Tasks Consistently and Without Tiring
By: Sunder Dragoon
Tags: Productivity, Energy, Time Management, Diet, Freelance

The Secret to Doing Mundane Tasks Consistently and Without Tiring

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When doing mundane tasks such as clerical work or any other type of work, boredom can quickly set in and make you feel like you’re swimming against the current. This increases the amount of effort needed to complete it, while also tiring you out faster.

In the freelance world, performance is everything, and is directly correlated with your income levels. The more you work, the more you get paid. You probably want to put yourself into the best position to produce as much work as possible.

This is one hack I found that boosted my productivity beyond measure.

Managing Your Energy

I sit in front of the computer for 10–16 hours a day, whether it’s for work or for pleasure. I found that staying in one place for so long has immediate and long term effects on my body and mental stability.

The energy requirements for sedentary work is much lower than that of physically laborious work. Meeting just the bare energy needs makes things flow smoother and the mood more stable.

Less Caffeine

I used to drink about eight cups of coffee at the start of my day. This gave me the energy required to do my work quickly and powerfully. However, I found out the hard way that too much caffeine leads to adverse side effects, the most prominent one being increased anxiety.

After removing coffee from my daily diet, I found I became more calm, relaxed, and open to what the day had to offer. I take a small energy supplement that includes a small amount of caffeine, ginseng, green tea, and guarana. This gives me just enough energy to power through the day without being sluggish.

Drop the Portions

I also eat less food throughout the day, which also keeps my energy levels stable. Working from home means that I’m moving less and have a lower need for energy. I eat perhaps about half of what I used to eat when I worked a corporate job.

Say ‘No’ to Sugar

I removed sugar from my diet because it would make me too hyper, and then give me a hard crash. This means no more sugary snacks. Fruits are still plentiful in my diet, which contain a bit of sugar content.

Tire Your Body Out

A brisk, morning exercise routine can get the blood flowing, maintain muscle integrity, relax your body, and tire out yourself out. This is one excellent way to manage your early energy levels and get yourself into the right mode.

Tire Your Mind Out

Doing a mental activity when you wake up can wake up your mind and also consume any excess energy. A simple activity such as a crossword puzzle, reading an article, or writing in a journal can prove highly beneficial.

Calm, Stable Energy

You need energy to fuel your work efforts and to do anything else in your life. Based on your energy needs, you can adjust for a better fit, accordingly. Working from home means you need less energy, so taking in less sustenance accounts for that change in lifestyle.

Whenever you’re doing something different, you can make it work better for you by adjusting your energy levels. You can do this by eating less or more, taking or removing stimulants, exerting yourself, and exercising your brain.

With the proper use of energy in your daily activities, you will find a significant boost in your productivity, income, and mood levels. Mastering your energy further can only magnify the benefits.