10. Become an early bird.
This is a simple thing, but the rewards are great if you can pull it off:
- Start your workday an hour before everyone else.
- Use that hour to organize your day and to get started before there are any distractions.
- Similarly, skip the long office lunches most days and instead give yourself a short break to take a walk or clear your head, with something light and nutritious to keep your blood sugar steady.
You're literally giving yourself time and energy.
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