{"id":25212,"date":"2021-05-17T12:29:43","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T12:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/?p=25212"},"modified":"2021-05-18T04:32:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T04:32:08","slug":"work-smarter-with-these-productivity-hacks-from-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/work-smarter-with-these-productivity-hacks-from-tiktok\/","title":{"rendered":"Work smarter with these productivity hacks from TikTok"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Turning to TikTok for productivity tips and tricks sounds ironic. Many of us are guilty of spending time mindlessly scrolling through the app, watching one addictive video after another. However, the popular social media platform plays host to a whole world of widely accessible #productivityhacks. It is a reassuring reminder that achieving one\u2019s work and study goals is not as difficult as they think.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tried-and-tested hacks that will hopefully inspire you to live by the motto \u201cwork smarter, not harder\u201d.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/work-smarter-with-these-productivity-hacks-from-tiktok\/#Set_realistic_goals\" title=\"Set realistic goals\">Set realistic goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/work-smarter-with-these-productivity-hacks-from-tiktok\/#Follow_Parkinsons_Law\" title=\"Follow Parkinson&#8217;s Law\">Follow Parkinson&#8217;s Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/work-smarter-with-these-productivity-hacks-from-tiktok\/#Utilise_productivity_tools\" title=\"Utilise productivity tools\">Utilise productivity tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/work-smarter-with-these-productivity-hacks-from-tiktok\/#Combat_procrastination_with_the_Pomodoro_technique\" title=\"Combat procrastination with the Pomodoro technique\">Combat procrastination with the Pomodoro technique<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/work-smarter-with-these-productivity-hacks-from-tiktok\/#Work_on_time_management\" title=\"Work on time management\">Work on time management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_realistic_goals\"><\/span>Set realistic goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1506784983877-45594efa4cbe.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1506784983877-45594efa4cbe.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1506784983877-45594efa4cbe.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1506784983877-45594efa4cbe.jpg?resize=1024%2C550&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"550\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1506784983877-45594efa4cbe.jpg?w=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1506784983877-45594efa4cbe.jpg?resize=300%2C161&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1506784983877-45594efa4cbe.jpg?resize=768%2C413&ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25223 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"mug on a journal \" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/aQfhbxailCs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Goal-setting and planning ahead are key, but it is important to ensure that the goals you set are measurable, concise, and achievable. Having unrealistic expectations may result in you feeling stressed and overwhelmed.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of aiming to complete a big project in two days, set milestones and create a timeframe that you can comfortably work with. If you have a list, even better. Start with the easiest and most feasible goal, and gradually work your way down. You\u2019ll be on your way to success in no time!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_Parkinsons_Law\"><\/span>Follow Parkinson&#8217;s Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1554415707-6e8cfc93fe23.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1554415707-6e8cfc93fe23.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1554415707-6e8cfc93fe23.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1554415707-6e8cfc93fe23.jpg?resize=1024%2C550&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"550\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1554415707-6e8cfc93fe23.jpg?w=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1554415707-6e8cfc93fe23.jpg?resize=300%2C161&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1554415707-6e8cfc93fe23.jpg?resize=768%2C413&ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25225 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"person working \" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/DUmFLtMeAbQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The proverb Parkinson\u2019s Law states that work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion. For example, giving yourself a week to complete a one-hour task will make it seem as though the task has become more complex. Some things take less time than you think.<\/p>\n<p>Doing things at your own time, own target may potentially backfire, leaving you to scramble when the actual deadline swings by. You should not make work more stress-inducing than it actually is. Get those email replies out of the way whenever you can and you\u2019ll be worry-free.<\/p>\n<p>Getting more done in less time \u2014 don\u2019t we all want that?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utilise_productivity_tools\"><\/span>Utilise productivity tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599658880436-c61792e70672.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599658880436-c61792e70672.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599658880436-c61792e70672.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599658880436-c61792e70672.jpg?resize=1024%2C550&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"550\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599658880436-c61792e70672.jpg?w=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599658880436-c61792e70672.jpg?resize=300%2C161&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599658880436-c61792e70672.jpg?resize=768%2C413&ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25221 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"person using a laptop\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/eveI7MOcSmw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Working in a team or a start-up? Take advantage of the extensive range of productivity tools available online. Don\u2019t worry, for most of them are widely accessible and affordably priced.<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t miss a single word of that important meeting with <a href=\"https:\/\/otter.ai\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Otter.ai<\/a>, a live transcription service for Zoom and Google Meet users. Management tool <a href=\"https:\/\/fellow.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fellow<\/a> functions like Google Docs, but it helps to drive productivity and engagement during team meetings. And with <a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airtable<\/a>, you can create applications that help with workflow.<\/p>\n<p>Tools like these can be used alongside productivity apps, which will truly give you the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Combat_procrastination_with_the_Pomodoro_technique\"><\/span>Combat procrastination with the Pomodoro technique<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599981819329-31f250c3bc75.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599981819329-31f250c3bc75.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599981819329-31f250c3bc75.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599981819329-31f250c3bc75.jpg?resize=1024%2C550&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"550\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599981819329-31f250c3bc75.jpg?w=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599981819329-31f250c3bc75.jpg?resize=300%2C161&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1599981819329-31f250c3bc75.jpg?resize=768%2C413&ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25222 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"timer \" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/xLs4XSQmxtE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who cannot stop procrastinating, give this effective time management method a try. Set a timer and work in intervals of 25 minutes. When the timer rings, take a short break of three to five minutes and repeat. A longer 15-to-30-minute break should be taken every four &#8220;pomodoros&#8221; (25 minutes).<\/p>\n<p>This technique enables you to break down large projects into smaller manageable tasks and set pesky distractions aside. It is one productivity hack many people, not just TikTok creators, swear by. Time to get focused.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_on_time_management\"><\/span>Work on time management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1501139083538-0139583c060f.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1501139083538-0139583c060f.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1501139083538-0139583c060f.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1501139083538-0139583c060f.jpg?resize=1024%2C550&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"550\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1501139083538-0139583c060f.jpg?w=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1501139083538-0139583c060f.jpg?resize=300%2C161&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/photo-1501139083538-0139583c060f.jpg?resize=768%2C413&ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25224 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"hourglass filled with blue sand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/BXOXnQ26B7o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many of us struggle with time management. If you\u2019ve got a lot on your plate, being smart with your time is a must. You may be familiar with the bestselling self-help book, <em>The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People<\/em>. The author, Steven Covey, has come up with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sageautomation.com\/blog\/what-exactly-is-a-time-management-matrix-and-how-can-it-prevent-maintenance#:~:text=The%20Time%20Management%20Matrix%20is,Urgent%20and%20important.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">time management matrix<\/a> that prioritises tasks based on importance and urgency.<\/p>\n<p>Tasks are divided into four categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Urgent and important<\/li>\n<li>Urgent and not important<\/li>\n<li>Not urgent and important<\/li>\n<li>Not urgent and not important<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This makes planning for both short and long-term goals a breeze. You don\u2019t even need to draw out your own matrix; there are plenty of templates online for you to choose from. So, what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n<p><em>Feature image from <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Yk3diwJhgpU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turning to TikTok for productivity tips and tricks sounds ironic. Many of us are guilty of spending time mindlessly scrolling through the app, watching one addictive video after another. However, the popular social media platform plays host to a whole world of widely accessible #productivityhacks. It is a reassuring reminder that achieving one\u2019s work and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[76],"tags":[695,696,75,698,321,693,697,694],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/walling-Yk3diwJhgpU-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=1707%2C2560&ssl=1","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25212"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25212"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25212\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25402,"href":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25212\/revisions\/25402"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25212"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25212"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}