08/08/2019
We know it's hard these days, with all the alerts and texts and notifications coming in. Here are 5 tips from Fast Company to keep your mind where you want it!
1️⃣SET UP YOUR DAY THE NIGHT BEFORE
Before you go to sleep, make some basic decisions about what you will do tomorrow, such as what you will wear, what you will eat for lunch, etc. It is easier to pack a healthy lunch the night before than to decide what you are going to have with a hot dog vendor parked in front of your workplace.
2️⃣DO THE MOST DIFFICULT THINGS FIRST
The most difficult duties will not get easier the more we fret about them or put them off. Research has shown that our minds are sharpest in the morning and that is when we should tackle the tough jobs.
3️⃣ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS AND TIME WASTERS
Real emergencies will come up and we have to deal with them. The majority of situations that do come up to distract us are not emergencies and do not require us to respond right away. Many of these situations will resolve themselves on their own with time.
4️⃣REGENERATE AND KEEP UP YOUR ENERGY
Take a quick break when working on something if you feel your energy fading. Take a brisk walk, run, stretch, or grab a healthy snack. You will come back to your task with renewed vigor and a sharper mental focus.
5️⃣CONSTANTLY REMIND YOURSELF OF YOUR ULTIMATE GOALS
Create a vision board, a mind movie, or some system that serves as a constant reminder of what you are working toward. The “why” behind the goal is crucial as it will serve as a motivator, and help you avoid the distractions that WON'T get you where you want to go!
Now, get to work and let us stop distracting you!😜