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Set an alarm to go to bed
If you don't get enough sleep, you won't function at your best, causing you to spend longer amounts of time on tasks at work.
One simple way to get around this is for you to set an alarm to go to bed, 30-minutes before you want to be asleep -this will give you ample time to wrap up what you're doing, and get ready for bed.
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Stop multi-tasking
Wherever you are, be focused on what's in front of you.
When you're interrupted, it takes 15-20 minutes to get your focus back to it was before being distracted. If you're multi-tasking, you'll be less efficient and your long term memory will suffer.
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Work-life balance
Define what a balanced life looks like to you before you can work towards a better work-life balance.
To define a work-life balance, write out the things that are important to you on a list and prioritise them.
The majority of people will put friends and family as their number one, a...
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Connecting physical spaces with behaviors
We mentally tie certain physical areas to certain behaviors. If you associate your home with relaxation, why would you let something stressful like work infiltrate it? You're better off to stay at work and deepen the connection between productivity and your workspace.
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Say NO more often
It's tough to say no: you'll want to naturally please your superior asking for a favor, and avoid the discomfort that comes with saying no to the request.
Knowing your priorities helps with this: Let your boss know that you have plans, but you have several other time slots where y...
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Exercise
Individuals who exercised regularly are more confident in handling the interaction of their work and home life and are less likely to be stressed at work.
Something as simple as a 30-minute walk can release endorphins, helping you battle stress throughout the rest of your day.
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How to become an early riser
- Start slowly, by waking just 15-30 minutes earlier than usual.
- Allow yourself to sleep earlier.
- Put your alarm clock far from you bed. This way, you have to get up out of bed to shut it off.
- Go out of the bedroom as soon as you shut off the...
Wait until it’s time to sleep
The more time you spend in bed before you sleep, the more your body gets used to being awake in bed.
Spend any time winding down before bed in a “daytime” space like the living room, then heading to bed about 20 minutes before you want to be asleep.
Get out of bed
When you lie in bed thinking for long periods of time, you teach your brain to automatically go into “thinking” mode rather than “sleeping” mode when you lie down.
To break this connection, don’t try to fall asleep in bed for longer than 10–20 minutes. If you pass this threshold, ge...
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