Make whatever you're procrastinating about the very first activity that you tackle first thing in the morning, or when you first get to the office.
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Decisions and choices that you make throughout the day tend to drain your willpower. You're less likely to make a good decision at the end of the day than you are at the beginning.
If you do the most important thing first, then you’ll never have a day when you didn’t get something im...
Important Work First Thing
Research shows that 2.5 to 4 hours after waking is when your brain is sharpest.Early morning is also when you’re most disciplined.
Do the work of your cho...
For most of us, our mental energy is at its highest in the morning.
As the day goes on, you'll feel more fatigued and so you are more likely to make bad decisions. Do the hardest thing on your list in the morning, and you will be less likely to crack under pressure later on.
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