Nigeria, May 29 -- Working smarter, not harder, means finding efficient ways to do things with less effort while achieving better results. It's about being strategic, using the right tools, and focusing on what truly matters.

Here are 10 practical examples of how you can work smarter in your daily life and work:

1. Automating Repetitive Tasks

Instead of manually entering data daily, use tools like Excel formulas, Google Sheets scripts, or software like Zapier to automate the process.

2. Prioritizing with the 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle)

Focus on the 20% of tasks that bring 80% of your results. For example, a business might identify that a small group of customers brings in most of the revenue and focus more on serving them better. ...