Spirituality refers to the experience itself of deep connection to self and outside of self that we call awe, transcendence, meaning, and interconnectedness. Spirituality is fundamental to our existence.We are spiritual beings more than we are rational decision makers. We seek patterns of meaning in our experiences more than we seek patterns of truth. It's why we are born to be more attracted by stories than abstract explanations.

The Unescapable Need for Spirituality

In the West, there are essentially 3 main available options for spirituality.<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Organized Religion: The default choice being the Abrahamic flavour. The foundation for the Western culture but also riddled with corruption and dogma.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">New Age Spirituality. Rediscover the world of the ocult. Tarot cards. Psychedelics. Astrology ...</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Skepticism or Atheism.</li></ol>Religion has been what has historically housed the sacred, the mystical, and the profound. The occult has tools for intuition—beneficial for conversing with the edges of our subconscious. Science clears the table of nonsense.

The 3 Common Paths to Spirituality

Organized religion, as opposed to just religion, refers to a structured and established system of beliefs, rituals, practices, and doctrines shared by a group of people within a community. It usually has a formal organizational structure, leadership roles, shared beliefs & practices.But it also comes with bad like dogma, hoping for the end of the world, religious wars, theocracies, oppression of marginalized groups, political entanglements, battles with science, sex scandals, and abuses of power.

The Organized Religious Path

Esoteric knowledge is considered profound, hidden involving deeper, or more intuitive-based knowledge vs popular teachings. Usually ancient, these practices often revolved around manipulating natural forces, spiritual entities, and hidden wisdom. In the modern world they can vary from tarot cards to pop mindfulness or plant medicine.However, our intuitions can be wrong. We are very susceptible to superstition or for our intuitions to be guided by what we want to be true, by our fears, or our desires to feel in control. And most of the gurus can be just as abusive as religious leaders.

The Path of New Age Spirituality

Using science can be a powerful way to ground one self into a hard reality. Religions are nothing but fairytales. Spirituality, another way to guard against ignorance.Atheism however is a rejection of other claims. By definition, is it has nothing to offer. Atheism as a culture is a religion with no soul. Rejecting everything leads to nihilism. There is no inherent meaning to the universe. It is neither inherently positive nor negative. Some find it freeing, but for most is terrifying.

The Path of Atheism and Skepticism

Rejecting everything leads to nihilism. There is no inherent meaning to the universe. It is neither inherently positive nor negative. Some find it freeing. But for most it is a black hole. We can’t make decisions. Don't know what to do with our life.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">How do we accept death?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">How do you live morally?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">How do you raise children and tell them what to do or not do?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">How do you choose one way or another?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Is it unethical to bring children into the world to suffer?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">How do you keep functioning in the matrix when you see it’s an illusion?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">How do I make sense of not having free will?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">What do I do now?</li></ul>

Problem of Nihilism

“To be or not to be” is what Camus calls it the first question of philosophy. “The one truly serious philosophical problem - Why not kill yourself?"The insight that saved Brittney was "that if I removed myself from this world, I only spread more suffering into the world. There’s a part of heaven on earth that only I can build, in my community and family. If I removed myself from this web of life to which I am connected, I become the very monster I was trying to run away from because I become the suffering I was trying to escape."Start playing life rather than life playing you.

Salvation from Nihilism

Secular spirituality is an approach that gathers the wisdom and tools in religion, the intuitive space of the occult, and the preeminence of science to create a path that uses the benefits of all.As a secular spiritualist, one is free to play in holy texts, celebrate Christmas, hang out with mystics, meditate, do a tarot reading for fun, visit holy temples, explore rituals, dabble in psychedelics, or gather wisdom from myths. It gives you the most liberty to explore any and all of these spaces without becoming a robot to the dogmas that demand your attention, money, time, and allegiance.

Secular Spirituality

"Deconstructing [...religion] felt like becoming increasingly enraged upon learning that your family was, in fact, the mafia, but also paradoxically missing the family spaghetti dinners."

Personal (secular) spirituality means a deep connection to self and outside of self, without deferring to the supernatural. In the past, faith and belief have been the hoops one has to jump through.It is the game of learning how to fall in love with existence itself without falling into the seductive traps of make-believe through the science of human well-being.On this personal journey you can pick and choose from some of the traditional spirituality. There is value in rituals, awe or community. In exploring your inner self or in understanding love.

The Personal Spiritual Path

If all cult leaders died today, we would recreate them tomorrow because it’s so much easier to give your moral compass and life to someone else who seems trustworthy than to accept that you are ultimately responsible for your own choices.

Ritual is the act of sanctifying action—even ordinary action—so that it has meaning. I can light a candle because I need the light or because the candle represents the light I need.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">You can partake in rituals by dissociating them from their mythological roots. Jews are mostly atheistic but they sticked with their rituals.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You can make your own rituals. Because it's you that brings meaning by focusing your attention to a certain action. Make a ritual out of anything that matters to you.</li></ul>

Rituals

Awe is an intense emotional experience often characterized by a sense of wonder, amazement, and reverence in the presence of something profound, often leaving a person feeling humbled and deeply moved. It registers differently in our brain than feeling joy or happiness. This place is the center of spirituality, the experience that starts religions rather than the religions themselves.The concept of God stems from this feeling: collective consciousness, something that is bigger than us, but that we are a part of. "I am to God as bees are to a hive."

Acknowledging and accepting the hidden flaws of ourselves, allows for greater self-awareness & personal growth. Karl Jung brought this to limelight in the West.In Buddhism, this is called “Inviting Mara to tea.” On the eve of his enlightenment, the Buddha fought Mara, the Demon God, who unleashed temptations and afflictions on the Buddha: lust, greed, anger or doubt. Rather than dismissing or repelling Mara, the Buddha greeted her presence with serenity, saying “I see you, Mara.” In a remarkable display of equanimity, he would extend an invitation for tea, treating Mara as an esteemed guest.

Shadow Work: I see you Mara

Life becomes more enjoyable when it’s not just Mario against the world level after level for 80 years, but there’s a Luigi, a Yoshi, and a Toad with you. You have a Team!Community comes down to embracing vulnerability. We must dare to be vulnerable ourselves and provide a safe space for others to do the same. Vulnerability is the birthplace of trust, belonging, and empathy.Magic happens when people take off their masks and see and love each other as the complex and beautiful humans they are right now, without having to hustle for worth or hide our shadows.

Community

Mysticism is the focus on the experience that people have called god. Mystics simply value the experience and worry less about what it is called, or by which path it comes. “Theologians may quarrel, but the mystics of the world speak the same language.”Mysticism steers clear of what gets people into trouble in religions or cults, which is the proclivity to have a profound experience and then say, “Therefore…”. “Therefore, the Book of Mormon is true.” “Therefore, Jesus is my Savior.”

Mysticism

When Harry faces death and goes to the train station, he is met by his own dead mentor, Dumbledore. They speak for a time and towards the end, Harry asks:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">“Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?” To which Dumbledore replies ...</li><li class="ql-align-justify">“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?”</li></ul>

Reality happens in our heads

Love is not a duty but a realization.Loving yourself is to appreciate the universe that lives within you. To recognize that we hold the pen and are writing a chapter in a story that started when time itself began. To love ourselves is to tend to our chapter enough to write a good story while we have the power to hold the pen.Loving others is recognizing that the universe that is inside you is also in them in a whole different and beautiful way. Love naturally emerges when you understand your place in the grand tapestry of existence.

Love

Brittney offers a personal spiritual path that is free of dogma or false beliefs but also meaningful. She calls it Secular Spirituality. 

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Mindfulness is at the heart of monk philosophy. It involves being fully present and engaged in the moment. Shetty emphasizes the importance of regular meditation and mindfulness practices to reduce stress, improve focus, and increase overall well-being.

1. The Power of Mindfulness

Finding and living your purpose is a central theme in the book. Shetty encourages readers to discover their true calling by aligning their actions with their values and passions. Living with intention means making conscious choices that are in line with your deeper goals and purpose.

2. Purpose and Intention

Detachment is not about renouncing material possessions but rather not being overly attached to them. Shetty explains that true freedom comes from detaching from the outcome of our actions and focusing on the process. This helps in managing expectations and reducing anxiety.

3. Detachment

Rituals and routines provide structure and discipline, which are essential for personal growth. Shetty suggests starting the day with a morning routine that includes meditation, gratitude, and exercise. Consistent practices like these can set a positive tone for the day.

4. Rituals and Routines

Self-reflection is crucial for personal development. Shetty advocates for regular self-inquiry to understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Journaling and reflective exercises can help you gain clarity and insight into your life's direction.

5. Self-Reflection

One of the key teachings of monk philosophy is the importance of service. Shetty highlights that serving others not only benefits the community but also brings a sense of fulfillment and joy to the giver. Acts of kindness and volunteer work can significantly enhance your sense of purpose.

6. Service to Others

Embracing minimalism and simplicity leads to a clutter-free mind and environment. Shetty suggests decluttering your physical space as a way to also clear mental clutter. Simplifying your life allows you to focus on what truly matters.

7. Minimalism and Simplicity

Healthy relationships are built on trust, respect, and communication. Shetty offers advice on how to nurture meaningful connections by practicing empathy, active listening, and being present with loved ones. Healthy relationships are a cornerstone of a happy life.

8. Building Healthy Relationships

Learnings from "Think Like a Monk": Cultivating a Mindful and Purposeful Life "Think Like a Monk" by Jay Shetty offers profound insights into how ancient wisdom can be applied to modern life. Drawing from his experiences as a monk and his journey thereafter, Shetty provides actionable advice on how to live a more meaningful, fulfilling, and mindful life. Here are some key learnings from "Think Like a Monk":

Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. When you think like a monk, you’ll understand: -How to overcome negativity -How to stop overthinking -Why comparison kills love -How to use your fear -Why you can’t find happiness by looking for it -How to learn from everyone you meet -Why you are not your thoughts -How to find your purpose -Why kindness is crucial to success -And much more... Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he would have more impact on the world if he left the monk’s path to share his experience and wisdom with others. Heavily in debt, and with no recognizable skills on his résumé, he moved back home in north London with his parents. Shetty reconnected with old school friends—many working for some of the world’s largest corporations—who were experiencing tremendous stress, pressure, and unhappiness, and they invited Shetty to coach them on well-being, purpose, and mindfulness. Since then, Shetty has become one of the world’s most popular influencers. In 2017, he was named in the Forbes magazine 30-under-30 for being a game-changer in the world of media. In 2018, he had the #1 video on Facebook with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 38 million, he has produced over 400 viral videos which have amassed more than 8 billion views, and his podcast, On Purpose, is consistently ranked the world’s #1 Health and Wellness podcast. In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Combining ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us. He transforms abstract lessons into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve relationships, and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can—and should—think like a monk.

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Emotional intelligence (also known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict.

What Is Emotional Intelligence (EQ

As we know, it’s not the smartest people who are the most successful or the most fulfilled in life. You probably know people who are academically brilliant and yet are socially inept and unsuccessful at work or in their personal relationships. Intellectual ability or your intelligence quotient (IQ) isn’t enough on its own to achieve success in life. Yes, your IQ can help you get into college, but it’s your EQ that will help you manage the stress and emotions when facing your final exams. IQ and EQ exist in tandem and are most effective when they build off one another.

The Importance Of Emotional Intelligence

<ol><li>Self-management . You’re able to control impulsive feelings and behaviors, manage your emotions in healthy ways, take initiative, follow through on commitments, and adapt to changing circumstances.</li><li>Self-awareness . You recognize your own emotions and how they affect your thoughts and behavior. You know your strengths and weaknesses, and have self-confidence.</li></ol>

The 4 Key Skills To Emotional Intelligence

3. Social awareness . You have empathy. You can understand the emotions, needs, and concerns of other people, pick up on emotional cues, feel comfortable socially, and recognize the power dynamics in a group or organization.4. Relationship management . You know how to develop and maintain good relationships, communicate clearly, inspire and influence others, work well in a team, and manage conflict.

It’s important that you learn how to manage stress first, so you’ll feel more comfortable reconnecting to strong or unpleasant emotions and changing how you experience and respond to your feelings. You can develop your emotional awareness by using HelpGuide’s free <a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/emotional-intelligence-toolkit.htm">Emotional Intelligence Toolkit </a>.

Developing Emotional Awareness

Using these 4 key skills, you can improve your emotional intelligence and increase your success at work, school, and in your relationships.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Begin your day with the 20-20-20 breakdown and guarantee a victorious mindset! 🎉
 🕔 5 AM - Set your alarm and wake up early!
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 <li> 🏋️‍♀️ First 20 mins - Sweat it out with exercise to crush any excuses for the rest of the day!</li>
 <li> 🧘‍♀️ Next 20 mins - Meditate and journal to calm your mind and discover your thoughts. </li>
 <li> 📖 Final 20 mins - Read a book to gain knowledge and stimulate your growth. </li>
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 This structured routine is a perfect start to your day! 💪

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Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.      Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness.      Through an enchanting—and often amusing—story about two struggling strangers who meet an eccentric tycoon who becomes their secret mentor, The 5am Club will walk you through:<ul><li>How great geniuses, business titans and the world’s wisest people start their mornings to produce astonishing achievements</li><li>A little-known formula you can use instantly to wake up early feeling inspired, focused and flooded with a fiery drive to get the most out of each day</li><li>A step-by-step method to protect the quietest hours of daybreak so you have time for exercise, self-renewal and personal growth</li><li>A neuroscience-based practice proven to help make it easy to rise while most people are sleeping, giving you precious time for yourself to think, express your creativity and begin the day peacefully instead of being rushed</li><li>“Insider-only” tactics to defend your gifts, talents and dreams against digital distraction and trivial diversions so you enjoy fortune, influence and a magnificent impact on the world</li></ul>Part manifesto for mastery, part playbook for genius-grade productivity and part companion for a life lived beautifully, The 5am Club is a work that will transform your life. Forever.

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Identify Patterns: Keep a mood record to recognize what impacts your mood positively or negatively.Break the Isolation Cycle: Increase your engagement in positive activities and social interactions to counteract depression.Focus on Vision and Attention: Pay close attention to your life and addressing issues proactively.

Self-Comparison for Improvement: Measure your progress against your past self rather than others, aiming for consistent improvement.Embrace Humility and Learning: Acknowledge the limits of your knowledge and remain open to learning, which fosters growth.Recognize Intrinsic Value: Understand your own worth and potential for positive impact, treating yourself with kindness and striving for betterment.Commit to Positive Actions: Dedicate yourself to making positive changes honestly and wholeheartedly.

•	Maintain a daily log to track mood and activities.	•	Schedule regular social activities and outings.•	Set daily or weekly personal improvement goals.•	Reflect on what you’ve learned each day and how you can apply it moving forward.

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But whenever I talk about the stages of grief, I have to remind people that the stages aren’t linear and may not happen in this order. It’s not a map but it provides some scaffolding for this unknown world. There’s denial, which we say a lot of early on: This virus won’t affect us . There’s anger: You’re making me stay home and taking away my activities. There’s bargaining: Okay, if I social distance for two weeks everything will be better, right? There’s sadness: I don’t know when this will end. And finally there’s acceptance.

Understanding the stages of grief is a start

Unhealthy anticipatory grief is really anxiety, and that’s the feeling you’re talking about. Our mind begins to show us images. My parents getting sick. We see the worst scenarios. That’s our minds being protective. Our goal is not to ignore those images or to try to make them go away — your mind won’t let you do that and it can be painful to try and force it. The goal is to find balance in the things you’re thinking . If you feel the worst image taking shape, make yourself think of the best image. We all get a little sick and the world continues.

Let’s go back to anticipatory grief

Acceptance, as you might imagine, is where the power lies. We find control in acceptance. I can wash my hands. I can keep a safe distance. I can learn how to work virtually.

Acceptance

You can also think about how to let go of what you can’t control. What your neighbor is doing is out of your control. What is in your control is staying six feet away from them and washing your hands. Focus on that.

Finally, it’s a good time to stock up on compassion. Everyone will have different levels of fear and grief and it manifests in different ways. A coworker got very snippy with me the other day and I thought, That’s not like this person; that’s how they’re dealing with this. I’m seeing their fear and anxiety. So be patient. Think about who someone usually is and not who they seem to be in this moment.

Yes. Sometimes we try not to feel what we’re feeling because we have this image of a “gang of feelings.” If I feel sad and let that in, it’ll never go away. The gang of bad feelings will overrun me. The truth is a feeling that moves through us. We feel it and it goes and then we go to the next feeling. There’s no gang out to get us. It’s absurd to think we shouldn’t feel grief right now. Let yourself feel the grief and keep going.

During the global pandemic, a palpable sense of collective grief has emerged. Grief expert David Kessler says that grief is actually multiple feelings that we must manage. In an interview with HBR, he explains how the classic five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, acceptance) apply today, and the practical steps we can take to manage the anxiety. Those include balancing bad thoughts with good; focusing on the present; letting go of things you can’t control; and stocking up on compassion. Kessler also talks about a sixth stage of grief: meaning. After acceptance, he says, we will find meaning in the hard-to-fathom events and we will be stronger for it.

That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

You can’t be grateful and anxious at the same time. These two are handled by the same part of your brain: amygdala, and can only hold one at a time.

Neuroplasticity

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 12:2

The brain is like plastic: we can form it and train it any way we want.Everytime we feel, do, or think something, a new pathway is formed. The more we do it, the more often the brain will chose it again. This is called a habit.

If we wake up everyday filling our minds with negative thoughts, the brain will believe it. Not because it’s true, but because the brain is getting influenced by it.Hence if you believe you are going to have a bad day, you will have one.

Renew your mind. You are loved by God, always will be. Weather you are a believer or not.Think about positive things, believe positive things. And they will come. The more you practice positivity, the easier it will be for your brain to chose that way. It’s not a one time activity.

What To Do?

The Lord, Jesus Christ, payed a price for us. He wore a crown of thorns so we can have mental clarity.He loves you, always will. A simple prayer is where you talk about whatever is on your heart. God listens. Always will.

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God blows me away!! Today we're tackling two commonly cited Bible passages and adding a layer of neuroscience to our understanding. The cure was right under our noses.

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Scriptures Referenced:
♡ Romans 12:12
♡ Philippians 4:4-9

Video Referenced:
Neuroplasticity: https://youtu.be/ELpfYCZa87g?si=4blYUwkq1d3RogCO
Transform your mind; mindset shift that's changing my life (how to practically sow patient in suffering): https://youtu.be/q-B2LPBNBS8?si=2J41G4euWAc6lpQk

Biblical Affirmations PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C6KlKmfOQcM4KgTBBScxexpI-Y3MF4wO/view?usp=drivesdk (Shoutout to Ps Trisha and Loi Song Word Alive Church in Cali for this resource! 🥹💌)

Other Resources I highly recommend!!! :
How to fight back the devil: https://youtu.be/jDepLePoTXA?si=shm7jJNdkzLHWok2 
Heal your body with your thoughts: https://youtu.be/2gDr9V_vmFY?si=NfUGYCCOUWyVkiTG
Rewiring the anxious brain: https://youtu.be/zTuX_ShUrw0?si=5qVj3yyhNfadOjIb
How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime: https://www.ted.com/talks/nadine_burke_harris_how_childhood_trauma_affects_health_across_a_lifetime?language=en 

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The value of ritual is in its expression, rather than its content.

Life is a succession of often unconnected, disparate encounters, interactions and relationships, managed, more or less, through habituated patterns of conscious and unconscious behaviour.Ritual represented a break from the everyday and an entry into a different realm of ritual space. It gave us the freedom to respond differently in everyday life.

Ritual as a Break

Puett and Gross-Loh argue that ritual is a kind of make believe, a form of play, or an art form that people tend to forget as they grow out of childhood.When children play, they consciously pretend and lose themselves in alternate realities, exploring imagined and different sides of themselves, and finding new and creative ways of being in the world.Confucian ritual was a cultivated form of play or performance art that could have the same effect on adults as play does on children.

Ritual as a playground

Puett and Gros-Loh say: “Our patterned behaviours and rote habits – not rituals – are what really dictate our lives and get in the way of our caring for other people. But through life spent doing as-if rituals that break these patterns, we gain the ability to sense how to be good to those around us.”To deliberately engage in ritual is not to behave like an automaton. On the contrary, it can bring about a recognition of how many of our everyday, unexamined patterns of behaviour truly are the places where we act like automatons.

Habits vs Rituals

If we’re to perform ritual as if it’s true then we will need to do it wholeheartedly, which is to say, with body, speech and thought. When the whole self is engaged in activity, we participate selflessly, because no part of us is left out from the activity. Body, speech and mind are ambivalent agents. They are gateways to both enlightened and deluded activity.To put things simply, we could say that the role of the body, is to bring the hands together or to adopt the posture of meditation; understood as speech it is remain silent; and understood as thought, it is to concentrate.

Practicing Rituals - Body, Speech and Thought

Rituals from a Zen peerspective - Some reflections and ideas 

Body, Speech and Thought - The Transformative Power of Ritual

It’s a new day.You wake up full of energy. And you start wondering about all the things you have to do.You make up your best plans and are ready to start your most productive day of the year. But then, time passes, and you’re left behind. You procrastinate a bit. Then, you remember you have to do something you have missed. Time passes. It’s evening. And you haven’t achieved much of what you imagined.

The Procrastination Problem

Productivity is not about filling your day with millions of tasks and doing none of them. It’s about making smarter choices that help your body and brand work more efficiently.  So, if you tweak your daily routines, you will achieve most of your goals.In this article, I wrote 45 simple ways to become more productive and change your life forever. And to make it easier to read, I split them into five sections:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Morning routines at home.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Morning routines at work.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Afternoon routines at work.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Commute to and from work.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Evening routines at home.</li></ul>Here are my 45 simple ways to become more productive.

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Morning people tend to be more proactive and have more opportunities to succeed. So, wake up early and establish a good morning routine to tell your brain it’s time to work.

Morning Routines at Home (1)

1 - Set your alarm to get off 5 minutes earlier every day until you wake up early in the morning (6-7 a.m.)2 - Move your alarm clock to force yourself to get out of bed to stop it.3 - Use natural light to help your body wake up without any artificial help.4 - Meditate for at least 10 minutes to get in the zone.5 - Exercise for at least 10 minutes to wake up your body.6 - Drink a glass of water to activate your metabolism.7 - Have a healthy breakfast to get in the mood for productivity.8 - Write a diary for 10 minutes to warm up your brain and focus abilities.

Morning Routines at Home (2)

Most people perform at their peak before lunch because of the spikes in concentration and alertness. So, use the first part of the day to plan your work efficiently. Then, use your laser-sharp focus to get things done.

Morning Routines at Work (1)

9 - Start working at the same time every day to make it a habit.10 - Write your to-do list or <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/the-second-brain-method">check your second brain </a>to see what you must prioritize.11 - Resist the urge to check your e-mails until you finished your planning.12 - Use specific, achievable, and time-bounded tasks.13 - Set your phone on “ Do not disturb ” to <a href="https://www.cosmopolitanmindset.com/20-sneaky-procrastination-traps-that-almost-ruined-my-life/">avoid any distractions</a>.14 - Let other people know you won’t be available until you finish your first work session.15 - Eat the frog and complete the most challenging task of the day first.16 - Work on intervals of 30-60-90 minutes to plan your tasks easier.

Morning Routines at Work (2)

17 - Track your time and set deadline limits. If your time has finished, move to the next task even if you haven’t completed the task to avoid chain delays. You will get back to it later if you save time elsewhere. 18 - Delegate or schedule in container slots all the micro-tasks that could take less than 10 minutes to finish. 19 - Don’t multitask to avoid context-switching delays. 20 - Keep a <a href="https://www.cosmopolitanmindset.com/idea-journal-best-tool-for-creative/">journal for any idea</a>. You don’t have time to think about it now.

Morning Routines at Work (3)

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Afternoon work is problematic when you consume heavy meals because they make you less reactive. So, consider this problem while planning your day.

Afternoon Routines at Work (1)

21 - Avoid large meals that make you tired and slow down your mental capabilities.22 - Take a walk to keep your body awake and activate your metabolism.23 - Work standing up to keep your energy levels high.24 - Take a 10-minute power nap if you can.25 - Do more easy tasks when your energy levels start to drop. 26 - Work on your <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/how-to-become-more-creative">creative ideas </a> and micro-tasks.

Afternoon Routines at Work (2)

You might waste a lot of time commuting to work and back home. But you can use it as an opportunity for personal growth and relaxation.

Commute To and From Work (1)

27 - Listen to podcasts to learn new things or relax your mind.28 - Set a goal you want to achieve before the day finishes. 29 - Read the latest posts on productivity and personal growth to remain motivated.30 - Follow an online course to learn new skills.31 - Prepare for any public speaking tasks you have to do during the day.32 - Walk or go to work on the bike.33 - Be mindful when you drive , and don’t make it an automation.34 - Talk with people on public transport to learn new things and make friends.35 - Read a bookmarked article you haven’t had the chance to recover yet.

Commute To and From Work (2)

Your evening routines should all have one goal – a great night’s sleep. Sleeping well makes you wake up more energized and productive. So, do everything in your power to <a href="https://www.cosmopolitanmindset.com/7-day-better-sleep-challenge-small-changes-make-the-difference/">improve your sleep</a>.

Evening Routines at Home (1)

36 - Create a time threshold to stop working and thinking about work.37 - Avoid checking your phone too much to limit the effect of blue light on your sleep quality.38 - Prepare a generic to-do list with your most important tasks.39 - Stretch your body for 10-15 minutes to get tired for bed.40 - Avoid caffeine at least 6 hours before bedtime.41 - Read a book to help your mind transition into the sleeping mood.42 - Avoid alcohol to limit sleeping disruptions in the middle of the night.43 - Avoid high-fat meals that make it harder to sleep.44 - Use dark curtains to block our natural light.

Evening Routines at Home (2)

Follow these simple ways to become more productive, and you will achieve more goals in your life.45 - Be careful with your routines and review them weekly to see if they provide the expected results.[<a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/45-simple-ways-to-become-more-productive">DOWNLOAD</a> THE FREE INFOGRAPHIC]

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