We’ve all heard the phrase “work smarter not harder,” but how can we do it? Check out our tips on how to boost your success while actually working less.

1. Ensure efficient time management
2. Use the 80/20 Pareto Principle and pomodoro technique to be more productive
3. Stop multitasking
4. Downsize email time
5. Cut back on “wasteful” meetings
6. Turn off distractions during work hours
7. Divide yourself between complete rest and complete focus
8. Set out a “do not disturb sign” and/or have set uninterrupted times
9. Stop “got a minute” meetings
10. Understand the difference between “urgent” and “important”
11. Conquer important tasks first
12. Select a small set of priorities and hone in on those chosen areas
13. Set clear milestones
14. Gain the support of others
15. Redesign your workflow
16. Wear headphones to reduce noise from the workplace and discourage people from interrupting you
17. Follow the “touch it once” rule
18. Avoid idle conversations
19. Learn to communicate effectively
20. Finish what you start
21. Run effective meetings
22. Stay out of unneeded conflict
23. Overcome resistance to the hard-to-start tasks
24. Centralize important files and documents
25. Stop working overtime and increase your productivity instead
26. Don’t say “yes” too often
27. Stop doing everything yourself and start letting people help you
28. Stop being a perfectionist
29. Build processes for repetitive tasks and start automating
30. Stop guessing and start backing up your decisions with data
31. Relieve stress
32. Learn to enjoy everything you do