The mourning you sit down look over or create your to-do list get to work and by the time 8 hours rolls by you feel like your to do list just grew or as the list seems even longer then in the mourning then you started.
If this is happening you need to focus your energy on creativity and production to help you get more things accomplished throughout your work day.
Working for someone is hard, having set task and an upper manger always breathing down your throat and if you are having this problem it can make your day even harder then what it already is. However, working for you self is even harder no one is telling you any thing so if you are stressing out about productivity this can be a serious issue and one the you should address full force.

Here I have laid out some simple tips to help you utilize and maximize your creativity and energy production levels.

-Are you thinking about the daily stresses of work before your work day has even started sit down and bang your head against the wall? STOP IT!!
There is a good amount of people and even a more amount of time people are just wasting because they are either thinking too much, or stressing about the same problems day in a day out.
Many times a person(maybe this is you) will encounter a problem have a hard time coming to a solution and just become stuck, you begin to stress and find it even more difficult to overcome this situation. After you have become stressed you spend even more countless wasted hours trying to figure out what the problem is. Many people are like this (even me) but there are some things that people learn to overcome these issues that others do not. Instead of being overwhelmed slacking off and becoming inefficient, address the problem by use your creative energy to find a solution.

TRY THIS-
Grab a notebook, open it up and write in large letters at the top of the page what exactly your problem is.
Now, after you have addressed what the problem is write directly underneath what a possible solution could be. Just let your mind go, let the ink from the pen flow onto the pad with possible solutions and ideas that can help assist you with your situation. Whether you solutions sound basic or silly, write them down as they all could hold the answer.
This can prove to get the ball rolling and get you out of this unproductive state of mind and back into a creative energy state of mind. This will help your brain to visualize a problem, comprehend and accolade what needs to be done to resolve it.

FINISH WHAT NEEDS TO BE FINISHED-

Many times people will over look the large projects/problems/task and go through the smaller ones first. However, it is the small things that make up a big one. Remember, your mind comprehends time is productivity so if you want to get more done in less time you must take the large task/project/assignment and break it down in smaller pieces and work through. This is by far the simplest technique one person can use however many due to the negatives out weighing your mind enable you to focus.
Take a look a situation/task/assignment that will have the biggest effect in your business, realize and then make this your number one priority until this item is finished. Set up a proper schedule, break down the project piece by piece, start and accomplish. Remember there is a reason why this project wasn’t or hasn’t been completed or even started stay focused be creative and use your energy levels wisely. If you become stuck or stressed refer back to your schedule and follow as outlined. This is one sure fire way to get more done in less time.
Learn to love your job, many people who are unsuccessful and have stresses hate there work. Even if you hate your job or work learn to love it the time you are there. When one hates their work place you tend to stress, let work keep piling up and become lazy stressed and inefficient. Find ways to help you cope and get through your work day enabling you to get more work done in less time.
Set up a daily to do list - map and complete progress
Listen to easy music that can take your mind of the pressures of work but still allow you to focus and be productive.