Obviously, it seems that the daily work hours are not just enough to conclude the daily task. But the fact still remains that there is more to productivity than just hard work.

If you have ever been caught in this web, below are keys to making your day productive;

Keep your to-do lists realistic and consistent;
Keeping a to-do list is one way to make sure you stay on track to achieve your goals over both the long and short term. But keeping the goals and tasks you assign yourself realistic and achievable is crucial. Consider keeping several to-do lists based on how long each task and goal will take to complete.

Determine priority tasks;
While it may be tempting to tackle the easiest items on your to-do list first and save the more time-consuming and demanding tasks for later, this strategy can quickly lead to procrastination. Instead, it's vital that you prioritize the tasks that will bring you the most benefit.

Don’t multitask; Monotask
While many entrepreneurs equate the ability to multitask with success in the modern workplace, studies increasingly show that this thinking is misguided. Attempting to complete multiple disparate tasks at once often leads to none being executed as effectively as they would have been had undivided attention been given to each.

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Sprint to the finish.
Don’t beat yourself up if you're unable to focus on one task for hours at a time. It’s human nature to become distracted during periods of intense concentration and focus. Rather than attempting to achieve superhuman focus for extended periods, consider breaking your work day into a series of “sprints,” followed by intentional breaks that you devote to rest or to indulging distractions.

In conclusion, getting the most out of your workday doesn’t necessarily mean working longer hours. So, objectively evaluate the way you work, identify areas where you can see room for improvement, and take deliberate steps to optimize your efforts.