To improve the life, start to treat different time

In his new book When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Daniel Pink causes a number of psychological, biological and economic studies, and explains how to choose the right time for certain classes. In his view, to carry out surgical operations and meetings with investors is best before noon. And if you change jobs every 3-5 years, it will earn much more than you can imagine.

"Timing has an incredible influence on what we do and how we do it", - says Pink. Below - a few important tips to learn how to deal with time and thus make life easier.

Do everything important in the first half of the day

Our mood and energy are directly dependent on a fairly predictable circadian rhythms. They, in turn, determines the chronotype man laid at the genetic level.

The mood of the average person falls to about seven hours after you wake up, that is, from 2 to 4 o'clock in the afternoon. It was at this time, people - especially health care workers - to allow the maximum number of errors.

"Several months ago, my daughter had to pull a wisdom tooth - says Pink. - I told her: "You will go to see a doctor very first. '"

Enjoy a coffee and take a nap

It has long been proven that a nap is always helpful. Closing his eyes for 10-20 minutes, you can sharpen mental skills without risking falling into drowsiness. But if before this and more a cup of coffee, The effect of short sleep will increase significantly. After all, caffeine begins to act as a time of about 25 minutes after intake.

According to Pink, short breaks for sleep should be an integral part of the working day. Researchers at Columbia University found that judges give more lenient sentences if a nap before. And in the Control Center and Prevention of diseases assure that children resting during the day longer, get better grades.

Do not tear ahead

If you are competing with a large group of people, then wait until the end before to showcase their skills. Scientists have studied the vocal competitions like American Idol in eight countries, and learned that the singers who take the stage later, more likely to receive a high score. In particular, the last competitor is 10-15% higher chance to go to the next stage of the competition.

Researchers believe that the original judges excessive demands, but in the course of the contest submission become less idealistic. The only exception - the ballots. Voters often choose the first name in the list, regardless of whether we are talking about the president of the country or the local MP.

Place intermediate targets

The intermediate stage in the work, sports training and a whole life can be both discouraging and inspiring. Researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles found that people working in the team, in most cases do not make it practically anything until before the deadline does not remain half time. Only after that they start with all plow forces.

To avoid this, place the intermediate goals and follow them through the chain. Choose one task and each day until she doing, draw the calendar cross. The band crosses will prompt you for an early goal.

Do things together with other people

Joint activities, whether it be boating, running or participating in a flashmob, reduces stress and makes the mind and body to work more efficiently. It was found that in a group singing improves self-esteem and softens depression. Choir is able to raise the pain threshold and enhance the immune responses in the control of cancer.

It works on a physiological level. Hearts of the people in the choir even beat synchronously.

Daniel Pink