This guide on learning how to become more productive comes from an obsession I’ve had since I was very young. I started working in strawberry fields when I was 8 years old. The rules for making more money was simple: the more baskets you fill out, the more money you make.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a lark, an owl, or a third bird, your early afternoon isn’t productive time. Use it for other lighter activities, like resting, reading, taking a walk, and even entertaining yourself.

Forcing extra productivity for the sake of being productive is all but productive. Entertainment is a way to rest and recharge your batteries. Just make sure you get it under control and use it only when needed.

If you’ve heard about a book before and would like to know more about it before buying it, fourminutebooks.com is an excellent resource. You can also use it, like me, to get the golden nuggets much faster. And if you prefer a more visual approach, you can check out the mind maps I did out of them.

If you feel like you’re energy levels are low during the day and you having caffeine is habitual for you, it might be time for a caffeine detox.

Instead of forking serious money for distractions, invest in quality equipment for your work environment instead. The boost in productivity and in your physical wellbeing really don’t have a price. You’ll make up for the steep cost in under a year and will never look back.

And how to do it

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People turned 30 years old, and it’s better than ever

In this article, I’ll cover everything you need to know about power napping, including what it is, why it’s important, and how you can get better at it.

Getting rid of these productivity killers can do wonders for your time. Practice the sub-skills mentioned in the article. Master them. It’s time to claim back your time. You can do this.