March 29, 2018
3 tips for spring cleaning your workload
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Now that Spring has sprung, the evenings are getting lighter and the temperature is heating up. While we welcome the change in seasons with open arms, it got the DropTask team thinking. What better time than the present to freshen up our workloads? This spring, use DropTask to dust the cobwebs off messy workloads. When our work environments are chaotic it restricts our ability to focus. It’s time for you to get organized, freshen up your to-dos and make sure you are on track to achieve your goals. Take a look below at how DropTask will help you spring into action.
Keep everything in one place
It’s long been believed that a messy desk is a sign of low productivity. Instead of using your desk as a space to hold documents, conversations and important notes, pour everything into DropTask. Create Tasks in a collaborative project for everything you need to get done. If you’re working with others, Assign Tasks to team members so that everyone knows who’s working on what. The great thing about DropTask is that you can Attach Files to your tasks. So the next time you’re responsible for an important document, simply upload it to DropTask so that you know exactly where it can be found. Documents are stored in the task which means they’re easily retrievable. Not only saving you time that you’d usually spend searching for documents but in return, making you more productive too.
Create a defined structure
Sometimes, when we don’t know the next steps to take in a project, things get stalled and fall behind schedule. And, while we miss these deadlines, we end up creating more work for ourselves. So that you and other team members are aware of the project cycle, drag and drop tasks in the Canvas on top of one another to create Task Dependencies. These visual arrows will help you define the order of steps you’re going to take in the project. With a clear view of the path you’re going to take, you’ll gain a big picture overview of the project and ensure nothing falls behind.
Remember to go the extra mile
Workloads can become messy when we don’t complete tasks to our maximum potential. How many tasks have you started, but not yet completed? Push yourself to go the extra mile every time you’re assigned a task, and ensure you get it across the finish line. Every step counts. Use the Progress Percentage Bar to indicate how far you’ve got left to go. Your progress will be visible on the task, so you’ll always be reminded of the work that’s left to complete. Want to hear the best part? When you complete a task, you’ll be prompted to give yourself a pat on the back with the new Congratulations animation. Plus, all of your Completed Tasks will contribute to your DropTask Achievements, so you’re always one step closer to your next productivity milestone, and you’ll gain an instant boost of motivation, too. So what’re you waiting for? Finish those ‘nearly there’ tasks and reap the rewards today!
With DropTask, say goodbye to messy workloads and hello to a refreshed workspace, powering up your productivity and helping you to get more stuff done. With these three tips, you’ll feel re-energized and be rearing to get to work this spring, your most productive season yet.
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