27 October,2009 09:59 AM IST | | Avantika Patil
Most of you might have seen 'Wake Up Sid' and loved Ranbiru00a0 Kapoor's earnest portrayal as the confused and aimless Sid. But being Sid in real life can seriously affect your image at your workplace. So, if you are anywhere close to Sidu00a0 in corporate life, then you definitely need a strong wake up call. Here are some tips to becoming a focused and ambitious professional in your life.u00a0
Dress well to feel great
You perform the way you feel. And if you are polished, groomed and ready, you're more likely to live up to the expectations you present before your superiors/co workers. May be that's the reason, more and more organisations adopt a certain dress code policy. Let's be honest here-if you're dressed really casually, odds are you'll be working really casually. Just taking the time to dress up a bit properly before you buckle down for the day is never a bad idea.
Avoid late nights
Going for late night parties and outings might seriously affect your punctuality at your work place. It can also have an effect on your productivity. Going to work with a hangover is an even worse situation, as you don't want to rush to the loo every half an hour. So, avoid partying late nights in weekdays and schedule your late nights on weekends.u00a0
Avoid distractions
Sitting on your desk and just surfing or visiting unnecessary sites which are not related to your worku00a0 can distract your attention. This can eat into your productive work time. So, the next time you sit on your desk avoid surfing those unnecessary sites
Restrict personal calls
Long personal calls are a strict no-no. Many organisations are now keeping a check on their employees' calls. Long personal calls can take away your important time andu00a0 divert your mind from the task at hand.
Work as per a plan
Try and follow a specific work schedule. Don't keep postponing your work for the end moment, as the work might not be efficient as done in hurry and under pressure. Do your work on time-to-time basis so that it doesn't become a last minute burden and affect your work.
Shut off chat windows
u00a0We all have a tendency to turn on our email or IM while working. But trust us it's a completely turn off. Technology can be a distraction and steal our focus from the matter at hand. Also some other tips like listening to a right music, taking small breathers, avoiding multi tasking can help also help improve your efficiency.
