A productivity formula is an individualized plan that helps you stay on task despite unexpected interruptions. The more of the interruptions you can handle as they come along prevents work pile up, resulting in higher productivity. Check out these self help tips to customize your productivity formula.

Have a definite plan. All your daily tasks are forms of short term goals. They should be the smaller pieces of the bigger project, or long term goal you are working toward. Take some time to review your daily routine. If it is not clearly affecting the big picture, start over. Make a new plan.

Organize and prioritize. You have reviewed your goals and made sure that they are supported by your daily tasks. Prioritizing those tasks will keep you on schedule and help keep you from putting your energy and time in the wrong places.

Take a break. It doesn't matter whether you stretch at your desk or walk around in circles. Your body and mind need breaks and a variety of stimulation. Your creativity and productivity will be recharged, making up for the work time you fear losing when you step away.

Eat lunch. Again, take care of your body. Just because you are working through lunch, does not mean you are producing good quality work. Appreciate the difference and give your body the fuel it needs to recharge and get the job done.

Track progress and recognize your own achievements, no matter how small. You will be motivated to continue and achieve more success.

Do not procrastinate. Deal with as many unexpected tasks you can so that you don't get bogged down later playing catch up. These tasks usually only take a few minutes to complete so deal with them immediately and keep moving forward.

Regardless of whom you are or what you are trying to accomplish, you have to do work to get there. That work is called productivity and with a positive attitude and your productivity formula, you will succeed.