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06/04/2022

Breathe - 90 Seconds to Destress Your Life

Nowadays, with constant notifications, approaching deadlines, team members in multiple time zones, and more, work is a stressful battlefield.

We may feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious, causing our productivity to drop.

Is good to find ways to decompress and calm the mind. To relax the body for meaningful work to be able to occur.

This doesn't have to be signing up for a daily yoga class, journaling, or listening to guided meditations. It can be a lot simpler than that.

Just a few conscious, deep, and slow breaths are enough to keep the mind from buzzing and starting to feel centered and present.

Every time you feel stress rising up, you can take 90 seconds to take a few full and slow breaths in.

90 seconds is enough to break that negative thought cycle, feel mindful, and switch to conscious action-taking rather than reactive action-taking.

Learning to take control of our breath in high-stress situations is the first step to having better control of our thoughts and mental cycles. This can lead to a healthier, happier, and more productive life.

Having a mindful life is not something over-complicated or time-consuming, all it takes is 90 seconds and you can begin now.

Breath in. Breath out.

04/04/2022

Hidden Gems - Create Productivity Out Of Busy Times

Everybody has throughout their day simple, everyday tasks that can bite into our schedule.

Commuting, standing in lines, waiting for transport.

We all have boring, common, moments in our life that seem like a waste of time.

We consider them "lost time". Pockets of time where no "real" or "meaningful" work can be done as we are already doing something else.

Even worse, while doing so we may feel the need to be already in the office or workspace "actually doing something".

Most people tend to overlook these moments. Brush them off as necessary and unchangeable since what can someone do to make traffic go faster or your coffee be done sooner?

Yet, it's in these pockets of time, that continue to accumulate that we find hidden productivity potential.

We can work on reclaiming or making the most out of these small moments by doing small tasks respectively.

Waiting rooms can be a good place to brainstorm solutions to a nagging problem.

Commuting can be an excellent moment to listen to a podcast.

Waiting for coffee can be a good moment to list things you are grateful for or prioritize your to-do list.

These small moments of dead time can add up to a huge loss in potential in the same way that these small actions are done in those moments can add to huge productivity gains.

30/03/2022

Believe It to See It - The Power of Visualization

Visualization is a technique and tool that can give anyone a competitive edge.

Most successful performers in the world use this technique to see and focus on their success.

This technique is simply creating mental pictures of the actions you want to do and the outcome you want to achieve. Basically, rehearse success.

Visualization activates the reticular activating system (RAS) whose job is to help you differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information.

When you visualize your success and the actions you have to take to get there, you are giving your RAS the instruction to look and filter information that aligns with your goal.

If you are new to visualization try to start with something you already do well. This will help you get every detail right.

Next, try to imagine things you struggle with or want to accomplish. For situations that you haven't experienced much or at all try to use all your 5 senses.

How does it look?
How does it feel?
What would I smell?
What would I hear?
What would I taste?

The clearer the image and closer it is to reality, the more the benefits of visualization.

When you repeat the same process over and over in your head, it becomes second nature, and you are able to perform better.

Visualization can help you create a new habit, improve an action you already do, break limiting beliefs, boost confidence, change your self-identity, and more.

Good creators train their skills, great creators train their minds as well.

29/03/2022

Focus on Input - One Key for Better Peace of Mind

Sometimes when we focus on a goal, we become so entranced with it that we begin to be hard on ourselves on how much left there is to do accomplish it.

We switch from "I'm getting closer" to "I'm nowhere near it".

We lose focus on the here and now and prioritize "getting there". We lose sight of the efforts we can put in today.

As the phrase says "If you have one eye on the goal, you only have one eye to find your path"

How to escape this circle of comparison and possible frustration? We focus on input.

It's a simple switch in mindset that can have a huge impact on how we see ourselves.

Instead of focusing on where we want to go, what we want to achieve, or what we want to get, we need to break down the steps needed to complete that goal.

What daily efforts do we need to do to get there? Answer that question and focus only on that.

No matter the results of the day focus on putting in the work. Checking that 1 or 2 things that will get you certain to your goal.

Instead of having one eye on the goal, and one on the path, focus both on the daily steps you are taking.

This will help frame you from "someone who is not at their goals" to "someone who is working daily to get to their goals".

That simple change in identity framing can potentiate your peace of mind, confidence, and results.

Focus on today, focus on now, focus on the effort you do every day. At the end of the day is the only thing you control.

23/03/2022

1 Hack to Clear Mental Fog - Walking

Walking is a habit almost as old as man itself.

Philosophers, artists, politicians, entrepreneurs all have made walking a habit, and for good reason.

There are numerous benefits of walking. Some of the most common include.

- Improved sleep.
- Better physical endurance.
- Stress relief.
- Mental clarity.
- Creativity and idea generation.
- Better mood.
- Increased energy and stamina.
- Reduced tiredness and increased mental alertness.
- Weight loss.
- Reduced cholesterol and improved cardiovascular health.

So how can we make walking a routine, a habit, and joined the different great people in history that walked to improve themselves, their lives, and their work?

Here are 4 tips:

Start small
Like all habits start small and take it easy, then slowly build up your endurance and duration of your walks. You can begin with a 5 min walk and slowly build it up to 10 or 20 minutes.

Do it every day at the same time.
Walk in the morning after waking up, or at lunch, or at night once you are done with the workday to reflect on it. Whenever you prefer, do it consistently at the same time.

Make walking enjoyable.
If you don't like walking alone, you can ask a friend, coworker, neighbor to join you. You can try listening to music or listening to a podcast or audiobook. This might make walking less boring and productive in other areas.

Take a notebook to note down thoughts.
Walking helps us clear our head and come up with new ideas. Thus, walking with a notebook to write down questions, observations, or ideas, can help us be more mentally aware, experience less brain fog, or make our walk a great brainstorming session.

Do it whenever you feel tired or mentally clouded.
If you feel tired, overwhelmed, mentally drained. It's probably a good sign to get your running shoes on and go for a walk. Once you are done, you will feel more energetic and focused to tackle any task at hand.

What do you think? Have you ever experienced the benefits of walking?

14/03/2022

How to Get Back on Track - Overcoming being Behind Schedule.

It happens to all of us, we have a sick day, we take on more than we can handle, emergencies occur or for whatever other reason, we get behind on work.

Overwhelm, anxiety, and stress might kick in and we find ourselves in a pit with no apparent way out.

Yet, there is a solution.

1. Say No to More Work.

If you are already behind on work, adding more tasks will not help. Avoid any additional tasks if they can be avoided.

2. Make a brain dump.

First, we need to make a list of all the pending tasks and make sure we are not missing a single one. For this write any tasks that come to mind and write them down in no particular order. Just get everything off your mind and into the paper.

3. Don't Be Afraid to ask for help

We all get behind schedule. It's normal. Check from your list of tasks if there are any in which you can ask for help, delegate, or have any support. If so, ask for help! Even if they don't help you with every single task, not being afraid to ask for help can significantly decrease the workload. Just make sure to not set anyone off track by helping you.

4. 2 Minute Rule

Highlight all the tasks that would take 2 minutes or less to complete and do them now. This will take a lot of pressure off your shoulders as well as free up mental space. In most cases, these short tasks are what create the biggest section of our list.

5. Prioritize the remaining tasks

From the tasks that are left, rate them on a scale of importance or if any of them are dependent on having to complete another task first. Re-write your list with the most crucial tasks at the top.

6. Break big tasks down.
If any project is too big, break them down into smaller steps and list them as separate items on your list.

You should now have a significantly lower workload and a clear plan of action with clear steps prioritized for productivity. Get to work on the highest listed item and work your way down. Take necessary breaks and remember that productivity is a marathon, not a sprint.

07/03/2022

Multitasking has been defined as the act of doing two or more things at once. Writing an article and answering emails or chatting with a friend and looking for something we misplaced.

Yet we don't have the mental power to actively and attentively do two things at once. Our brains are not wired that way.

What we think of multitasking is simply switching our attention between two tasks rapidly.

If we split our attention between two tasks, the outcome of one of them will suffer.

Multitasking causes more mistakes and less overall productivity.

Research shows that every additional task you “switch” to eats can cause a 20%-40% decrease in productivity!

Studies show that the multitasker's mental and physical health suffers just as much as the tasks they do.

- Impacts short-term memory.

Multitasking negatively impacts our working memory and our ability to manage and focus on key information.

- Leads to anxiety.
Multitasking drains our mental energy causing us to lose focus and feel more anxious.

- Stops creative thinking.
Multitasking consumes all our “mental space” affecting our ability to think outside the box.

- Stops from getting into a place of flow.
Flow state requires sustained effort and focus on one thing. Multitasking makes this impossible.

There is a simple, but not easy solution:

Focus on 1 thing.

Devote all energy and focus on one thing until is done before moving to the next task.

This will help you get higher-quality, more creative work done in less time and less stress.

If you can focus on one thing, you have an advantage.

Tag a multitasker below.

01/03/2022

Learn to Say No - How To Say No at Work Politely and Effectively

Saying “no” is not something that comes naturally because we feel bad about disappointing our coworkers and turning down our boss, not helping, or not feeling like a team player.

However, saying “yes” to everything will lead to overwhelm and inefficient work being done.

Learning how to say “no” will make your overall work quality and mental health improve, and make you a true team player.

How to say no:

1 Assess the request

Show that you want to help by asking for more information about the opportunity (like deadlines, the importance of the opportunity, and what exactly your job would be) before saying "no" from the start.

2 Know & share your priorities

Communicate your priorities and let them know if the task doesn't align with them or would stop you from completing them. This will help you stay on task without overwhelming yourself or your coworkers thinking you are lazy or unkind.

3 Be straightforward and transparent

Don't beat around the bush. This will look like you are potentially making up excuses. If somebody asks you for help and you can't, be straightforward with them and tell them why you are saying “no”.

4 Bring up an alternative/solution

You can say “no” to doing it today, or this week, or just not doing the entire thing but be willing to do a part of it. Bringing up alternatives can help both you and the person asking for help.

5 Build trust by saying no

Your boss or coworker can trust you that you are always there to help if you say "yes" to everything.

Yet is better for you to say "no" and they begin trusting you to always make the best quality work.

Remember if you have too much going on, your priorities are not clear, you are killing productivity.
Sometimes, saying "no" is to be a true team player.

Examples of saying no:

"Sadly, I have too many things to do today. Can I help some other time?"

"That task doesn't align with my current project. I need to focus and get this done. I’ll let you know when my schedule frees up."

“Sorry, I’m already committed to something else. I hope you can understand."

21/02/2022

Stop Making To-do Lists

We all have a to-do list. Either written down or in our head, we have a list of things we, at some point or another, should do. Chores, projects, hobbies, etc.

We create them by listing whatever comes to mind and we start completing them, commonly, top to bottom with no second thought. Whatever comes first.

The problem? We create them with no sense of priority between the tasks.

As Pareto's Principle States, not all tasks on your list are equal.

Some may indeed get you closer to your eventual goal, while others simply eat up time without moving you forward.

The solution? A Success List.

Build a success list:

Remember, 80% of our achievements will be due to just 20% of our efforts. (This is Pareto's Principle or the 80/20 rule).

Start out by writing your to-do list normally, then get rid of things that you could get done today, but the world wouldn’t stop if you didn’t.

What you are left with is your ‘should do’ list. Tasks that genuinely need to be done that day.

Now we have a "should do" list, but we apply the same tactic again, finding the top 20% of those "should do" tasks, and putting them at the top.

Now you have a Success List – a powerful to-do list that will enable you to concentrate all your energy on the 4% and then 16% activities that will actually deliver the majority of results, and not waste your efforts on tasks that will lead nowhere fast.

This way we know that every day we are doing work that matters.

Tag someone who loves to-do lists.

14/02/2022

The 2 min Rule - For increased productivity. 📈

Productivity is often associated with lists and systems. To-do lists have become the staple of the productive person.

Yet, not all tasks should make it to a list.

Here is the rule:

If a task can be done in 2 minutes or less, don’t write it down or put it into a system or discuss it or think about it... just do it.

Unless you are in deep focus on an important task, small, fast, and low-energy consuming tasks must never make it to any list. This type of chores should be done on the spot.

We often procrastinate and overthink these tasks because it feels like we will always have time in the future for them. (We always have 2 minutes).

Yet this can lead to serious overwhelm when they slowly but surely start pilling upon us.

Better to get them done, build momentum, clear clutter, empty filler tasks, and focus on a list of things that actually matters with nothing else in mind.

This works very well for full inboxes and quick chores and tends to be more effective when it’s not mixed with longer, deep-work deserving tasks.

Again, don't let smaller tasks distract you if there is already a project at hand.

If you are procrastinating on a project because you feel overwhelmed, take 30 minutes and start getting 2-minute jobs done and you will have completed 15 (at least!)

With more space in your head, schedule, and momentum build on, a bigger project seems a lot easier to do.

Tag a person below who needs to hear this. ⬇

08/02/2022

Notifications are killing your (productivity) gains.

Most of us have become slaves to notifications, and our productivity is suffering as a result.

Notifications are everywhere. They serve as a distraction. Whether it’s the popup, a vibration, or a sound notification, these alerts are designed to get your attention. They’re sometimes impossible to ignore keeping us in a state of hyper-responsiveness.

If we are working on something important, our focus will drift, and our effectiveness will plummet. Studies suggest it takes 23 minutes to refocus after a distraction, meaning each new notification could be compromising your full focus for almost half an hour.

On top of that, some notifications are a call to some other time-consuming tasks such as a phone call, answering a message, etc. that take even more time and focus from our hands.

It is practically impossible to be in a state of flow and to do our best work with so many notifications.

Recent estimates find that while each task switch might waste only 1/10th of a second, it can add up to a 40% productivity loss if we have many switches.

There are a few solutions:

1. Manage the notifications you receive. Consider selecting which notifications you receive and when.

For example, You turn off notifications for unimportant apps like social media apps or web notifications and leave them on for things like email.

2. Use a blocker to block non-crucial apps such as social media and their notifications.

On mobile, you can uninstall them or disable push notifications altogether.

3. Toggle between focused and open hours (or days). Alternatively, you could leave notifications off for predefined periods of time and Set windows of time to check and batch-respond to them.

4. Reserve a channel for emergencies. If turning off notifications makes you feel anxious, consider opening a reserved channel for emergencies. Turn off notifications for everything except this emergency channel, so you can rest easy knowing everything else can wait.

Everyone is different, test and come up with a strategy that allows you to decrease the number of notifications you receive while communicating efficiently.

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