Read the article. Then read the question and choose the correct answers.
WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER
We all have too much work to do and too little time to do it. Managing your time is a challenge,
but the secret is to work smarter not harder.
First, know when to work. When are you most awake? When are you sleepy? Some people
work better at night, others first thing in the morning. You should do creative work or
complicated work when you are at your best. When you’re not at your best, you should do jobs
which don’t need a lot of thinking, like reading emails or calling a colleague.
Second, eat and sleep well to work well. Have you ever had a large lunch and felt so sleepy that
you couldn’t think? It’s better to eat small amounts of food several times a day than eat two or
three large meals. A large meal at night can have a bad effect on your sleep quality and your
ability to think. It’s important to not only get enough sleep but also get good quality sleep.
Exercise is important too. In fact, exercising can make you feel more awake than having a cup
of coffee. In addition, exercise makes you feel happier, and happy people work better!
Finally, do the right work at the right time. Certain experts say you should do your most
difficult piece of work first. After you’ve finished that, you’ll feel ready to do almost any other
job on your to-do list. But other experts say the opposite; they suggest starting with something
simple. Doing that will make you feel successful and ready to do your next job.
