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Keeping a Daily Journal Can Give You Tremendous Power
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What you're grateful for
Writing down the 5 things you're most grateful for every day has tremendous power on the level of your overall happiness.
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Keep track of your goals
Writing down your goals and tracking the action steps that are being taken towards them is a great way to identify areas of growth so more can be done to maintain consistent progress, even on a bad day.
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The lessons learned
Jot down key lessons learned throughout the day or notes from a book you are currently reading.
Being able to write down what you learned means reinforcing the concept.
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Monitor your health
Writing down the results you are seeing, your workout of the day, or how you felt before and after the workout is setting you up for optimal health because you are making it a priority.
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A boost in motivation
When you go back and look at what you wrote down in your journal, you will be able to see progress, a lesson or a quote that inspires you to move faster and work harder.
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Understand your indecision
There are many reasons why you might procrastinate.
You may end up in a trap of analysis paralysis, you may run over the same options, hoping for some new evidence to appear, or tog...
Forget perfection
Wanting to choose the perfect option holds us back from deciding.
Such options aren’t realistic, so we’re left instead with a handful of options that aren't particularly good or bad.
Make some immediate progress
Instead of trying to finalize your decision right away, commit to making some kind of progress with your decision.
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Switch or change workplaces
People get tired of their surroundings and a spruce-up can boost their energy and creativity.
Moving furniture or going to a fresh place can help your productivity.
Plan ahead when energized
Plan ahead for the week, month or year when you are energized and feeling motivated, for better results for getting stuff done.
Minimize distractions
Minimizing or removing distractions is a great way to keep your productivity high, and it goes beyond just smartphones.
The root cause is our emotional discomfort and a need to be distracted.
Plan your day calendar reflecting your values, and stay on the tasks at hand.
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Freewrite
When you are feeling stuck, start writing about whatever is on your mind.
Set aside 10 to 15 minutes. It may start out as a page of gibberish, but soon ideas will start to flow.
Tackle smaller tasks first
If you feel overwhelmed by how little you have progressed, switch to working on mindless tasks that require little attention and allow the mind to wander. Wash the dishes, organize your bookshelf, or do laundry.
By accomplishing small wins, you develop momentum and confidence to overcome your mental block.
Change your environment
- Having a neat, organized desk will improve your productivity and focus.
- A messy space can enhance creativity and help you gain fresh insights.
Play around with your home or office environment and discover what works best for you.