Smart work vs hard work | how to be smart?

It's true practice makes man perfect and with hard work we can achieve everything.

But, Is anyone perfect?

 Answer is no because there is always something we are lacking. Then why don't we try to be smart instead of  being perfect.

See, we can't do only a work whole time this is not how life works, we gotta do multiple works which is impossible to do because we also don't have much time. Then we start doing hard work to make it possible and time comes when we start getting frustrated over and in the end we either messed up things or give up.
But have you tried to deal all these things with smartness instead of doing hard work. Smart work can make it happen easier than hard work.

There are always certain ways to deal, here is some for How to be smart? 

Plan everything before starting

A perfect planning results in high rate of success. Before starting your work try to understand what is the most time consuming and easier way to do it. Collect every possible material which can help, then plan accordingly and stick to it. You may not be able to follow it completely but try to make it. Once you are on it then don't left it in between.
For students: If you are preparing for exams then first know the syllabus, exam pattern and collect all possible material. 

Be practical not emotional

Being emotional is a human nature we can't help it but we can ignore. What meant to be will eventually happen, all we can do is to keep going. Remember not everyone has to be happy for you but atleast you.  There will be time when you deal with pain and sadness which will distract you from your actual plan but don't cry over things more than once. Try being practical about your feelings and avoid unnecessary distraction.

Don't overworked yourself

Overworked yourself won't help you, tiredness only brings depression.  Go out, play couple of games, watch funny videos, take a nap, relax your body, meet your friends, discuss your plans with them which is also productive.

Stay healthy and motivated

Eat healthy, aware yourself about what is good to eat or not  and take care of yourself. If you feel down and depressed go to your mentors discuss with them, watch inspiring interviews and stories. Try to find positive factor in everything and stay motivated.

Learn new things always

Knowledge is never enough, try to expand your horizon. Make your theories specified and definite. Learn new things, think about new ideas and Modify your plan.