From my many seminars, conferences and workshops, I have developed a list of workplace behaviour that will improve worker productivity. Hope you find them useful.

1. Get the most from your Job. Look for opportunities to learn at work. Knowledge and skills can always help you, even if you aren’t able to use what you learn right away.
2. Use creative problem-solving skills to manage your time and workload. Make a to-do lists that are easy for you to use. Write things down if you have trouble remembering them. See each challenge as a learning experience. Even if the experience is difficult, ask yourself what you can learn from it. Gain strength from your past successes. Apply things that worked for you in the past to new challenges you face. When you are praised at work, remember it.
3. Direct your energy towards one project at a time, and break large projects down into small, manageable steps.
4. Ask for help. Take opportunities to learn from others and empower yourself. Accept others and their limitations. If you have trouble with a co-worker, focus on the problem, not the person. Be ready to change. Keep an open mind and accept constructive criticism.
5. Take breaks, even when you don’t think you need them. Know what increases your stress level. Recognize when you are feeling more stress and need to step back from your work. Take a short time-out to meditate on something spiritual.
6. You can be most productive with a stable mood. Make a conscious effort to be self-controlled, and you will be more likely to make fewer mistakes.
7. If you have quit a job or been fired, or if you are unable to find a job, remind yourself that you are not alone. Getting back to work right away if you haven’t been working for awhile, may take some time. Have ideas about your goals and skills can help. Identify your skills and saleability. Make a list of your skills and the qualities that make you a good employee- creative, hard working, friendly and considerate.
   Outline your life experiences and all the things that make you an asset for the
   job.
8. List the things you want from a job. Do you like to work alone or with a large group? Do you prefer a quiet environment or one with a lot of activity? Do you prefer simple work or solving complicated problems? Do you like to be given directions or do you prefer to work on your own? What time of day do you prefer to work? How far are you able to commute?
9. Don’t give up hope, even if it takes some time to find a job. Don’t let past setbacks or bad job experiences keep you from pursuing your goals.