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Let go of your distractions

Let go of your distractions

Get off your phone. Leave it out of reach. You know that is something that is been bothering you, so just let it go!

Does it trouble your studies or your relationships with family and friends? It is an addiction, a drug and you should try and reduce that addiction.

If you have trouble staying focused when on your computer install Extensions that block some websites, that can help.

I have ADHD and I'm medicated, but that is not the solution for most people. There are lots of options out there that you may try, just as the Pomodoro timer or leaving your phone in the other room.

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Don't over work

Don't over work

Find some time during your day when you can just sit and relax. Read a book, close your eyes, go for a walk or just sit in front of the TV eating some cookies and not doing anything. Don't feel guilty about doing it, just make sure to fit it right during the day and to make the most out of every ...

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Be as productive as you can

Be as productive as you can

During the day, all of us want to do a lot. It might be work-related, family-wise, school, or even something related to sports. But, most of us, find the 24h in a day to be not enough to get stuff done.

Gates, Musk, and Bezos have as much ti...

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Vitamins

Vitamins

I am a college student right now and something that has worked out for me in the 6 months has been the introduction of vitamins into my life. They help me focus, memory, and overall physique. 

I just take a small 5ml package every morning and it has been a huge help, especially during exam ...

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First things first, what do you have to do?

Start your day by checking what you have planned. What are the chores you have for the day. And, especially, look at the hours assigned to your appointments, and how much time are you giving to something. Does it require that much time? Is it that important? Make sure your tasks and schedules are...

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Apps that can help with being productive

  • Calendars
  • Todoist
  • Evernote
  • Pomodoro Focus Timer
  • Forest

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Prioritizing

Keep your priorities in check. Review your own paradigms and if these are the type of things you have been living up to. 

It's key to have your priorities updated because you might be allocating time to something not that important and you'll be wasting time.

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Sleeping Cycles

A few years ago I was introduced to sleeping cycles, something that has helped me a lot in my day-to-day. Did you know that 7 in 15 deaths, in the US, is related to sleep deprivation? So what are these sleeping cycles? 

The sleeping cycles method is a way to wake up and not feel tired or li...

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Got to bed by organizing your next day

Got to bed by organizing your next day

I know you get home after a full day of work and the only thing you want to do is go to bed and relax. But don't! Prepare your next day, schedule that meeting you've been wanting to have for the last 3 months, and schedule your relaxation and eating times. Set your alarm. Whatever! Just plan the ...

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joaopuerta

I am a portuguese student living in Lisbon. I'm currently taking a Bachelor's in Management at Nova SBE.

Check this out if you are having problems with productivity or having things done.

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