This productivity “secret” was recommended by philosophers as diverse as Seneca, Nietzsche, and Kierkegaard. Dickens and Hemingway credit it for their prolific prose. Tesla and Darwin used it, and tech superstars Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg even incorporated it into meetings. The secret is simply this — walking.
Here’s a quick mental readjustment that will change your relationship with your to-do list from obligation to inspiration. Learn how you can create a get-to-do list, filled with inspirational actions, to replace your to-do list filled with onerous drudgery.
If you’re like me, you dive eagerly into a de-cluttering project, only to stall out at the final step. To get the clutter out of your house, where does it go? Our donations move to a bookcase in the garage, where they wait to be taken to their new home. But sometimes, they wait for a very long time.
One simple thing can increase your memory, improve your decision making, improve your concentration, strengthen your motivation, and reduce your anxiety. You’re already doing it, but you’re probably doing it wrong. It’s drinking water. Proper hydration is necessary to perform at your peak productivity.
Hundreds of studies have shown that meditation decreases pain, improves your immune functions, and lowers inflammation throughout the body. Unfortunately, the average person thinks they don’t have the self-discipline required. The truth is, anyone can do it. You just have to know how to meditate the easy way.
One of the most common habits of the rich and wealthy is that they read everyday. Discover what they read, and learn how you can easily do the same. Warning: negative news can increase anxiety and helplessness. Find empowering sources of current events, and increase your personal control.
