No "empty spots"
According to The Muse, one of the best tricks is to identify phases of the day when you are doing nothing (like commuting) and seek ways to use even this time effectively.
Five priorities
You should have five priorities in your life, into which you put maximum effort. Not more, because then your focus would be too distracted.
Eliminate distractions
Try somehow to eliminate things that interfere with your work the most, thus causing procrastination. When you have to focus on a certain task, for instance, turn off your phone.
Schedule empty spaces
Bill Gates once said that one of the most important things is to schedule a time each day in which there are no tasks. You can then use this time if unexpected circumstances arise.
Learn to relax
Relaxation is key to efficient work. Learn to relax and occasionally take a vacation, during which you will really not work.
Break from social networks
Devote less time to social networks than you have been until now. Sometimes even schedule a break from them lasting several days.
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