Improve your focus: By keeping track of your time and setting goals throughout the day, you’ll be able to stay focused on the things that matter.

Unsubscribe to blog feeds: Clean out your inbox by unsubscribing to all the RSS feeds and newsletters that keep you away from your work and focused on unimportant things.

Eliminate distractions: Distractions can be poisonous to your schedule and your mindset, so turn off the TV, block certain websites and unplug the phone until you complete your to-do list.

Stay nourished: Hunger drains productivity and can negatively affect your metabolism if it’s been too long since your last meal.

Turn off the instant messenger: Unless you do business over instant message, sign off your account or create a new one just for work.