5. Don't Multitask 不要一心多用

Although multitasking feels efficient – because it feels busy – it actually loses you time. By sticking to doing one thing at a time, you'll be much more focused and able to produce your best work: there's nothing efficient about rushing a job which you then end up having to redo.

虽然同时处理多个任务会使你感到很有效率（因为一直在忙），但其实很耗时间。坚持一次只做一件事，你会更专注更有效率：与其匆忙“鬼画符”后又返工，还不如先专心做好一件事呢。

6. Stay Focused 保持专注

When you are working on a task, make a conscious effort to remain focused. Sure, you'll have intrusive thoughts like maybe I should check my email or this desk could really do with tidying. Just recognize that those thoughts are impulses which you don't need to give into. If you think of something while you're working on your task like I really must phone Joe, then just make a note on a bit of paper or in your diary so you don't forget – and get on with the task at hand.

工作时一定要努力保持专注。当然，你可能会时不时想到“该查看邮件了”或“办公桌真该整理一下了”，但请记住：这些都只是一时想法，不要陷进去。如果你工作时想到别的事情，比如“我真得打电话给乔了”，那就在纸上或记事本上写下来以免忘记，然后继续手头的工作。

You'll accomplish much more by working in a deliberately focused way than if you let yourself jump around from task to task as things come to mind.

刻意保持专注比思想散漫时的工作效率要高得多。

7. Finish Work On Time 按时完成工作

Finally, one of the best ways to make more time in your life is to finish your work on time! If you work for an employer, make an effort to leave the office on time – at least a couple of days each week. (I know this is difficult if your workplace has a long-hours culture).

最后，在生活中创造更多时间的办法就是——按时完成工作！如果你是上班族，就确保能按时下班——至少每周能有那么几天。（当然，如果你的公司有加班的习惯，这么做也不那么容易。

If you work for yourself, you need to be even more self-disciplined, as your work is likely to be very easily accessible when you're at home! Some good ways to create a boundary at the end of the day are to keep your work separate from the rooms in your house where you relax. You could also schedule something social in the evening (perhaps meeting friends for a drink) so that you can't get caught up in 'just one more email'.

如果你是为自己工作，那就得更加自律了，因为这样你在家也很方便办公！区分一天工作结束的办法就是，将办公的地方与休息的地方分开来。你也可以在晚上安排一些交际活动（比如跟朋友喝一杯），这样你就不会为“又来了一封邮件”犯难了。