The idea that setting aside other important aspects of life such as romance, family, friends and being sociable will improve your work is true, but only for a short time. In the long run neglecting these important factors in life will only have a negative impact on your work life.

Over time you will become detached from others and lose sight of what is important, leaving you feeling down about life and less productive than ever.

7. Set Yourself Long Term goals



Following on from the idea of a list for everyday tasks it’s important to not become to focused on day to day life and give a thought about the future now and then.

Are you trying to save for a house? maybe you are thinking about retirement or perhaps just a holiday. Having long term goals or milestones can be a great way to keep yourself motivated as you work towards them and once you achieve them you should always try and set new ones.