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How to create a positive work environment
Techniques for cultivating gratitude and mindfulness at work
How to find purpose in your work
Proactive with your time
We should think proactively about what we're making time for.
Choose a highlight for your day. Maybe it's an activity that brings you joy, like a long walk or cooking a meal. Perhaps it's an accomplishment at work. Thinking about what you're making time for can create the motivation to set new habits.
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Acceptance of distracting technology
Technology companies work hard to create products that bring convenience and delight. In turn, they benefit when we use these technologies more.
Our willing acceptance of distracting apps and our culture of constant busyness shows how normal these things have become. So, feeling busy ...
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Log out and change passwords
You might find your computer's web browser just as hard to resist.
Create a barrier to distraction. For example:
- Change your passwords for your top distractions.
- Choose random passwords that are impossible to remember.
- Put the passwords in ...
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Feeling busy
We live in a distracting world, and it’s not getting any better. We are constantly bombarded with new information.
It's natural to think we need more discipline or willpower to resist the onslaught of distractions. But self-control is a function of circumstances, and willpower is a myth.
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Remove distracting apps
The smartphone is the simplest and most effective way to reclaim your time and attention.
In contrast to hacks like disabling notifications, removing apps cuts the distraction where it starts. The app is still available, and we can still use it and check email and read the news, but we can ...
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Time Inconsistency
It refers to our tendency to choose immediate rewards over future rewards. It's why we make plans, but don't take action.
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How to Find Your Passion?
- Look at your life and highlight the things you love that you're willing to suffer for.
- This self-reflection will give you insight into what you're passionate about.
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