9 Tips from the pros to improve productivity

True professionals in every field follow the simple principles that allow them to better keep up, develop and execute plans.

Stalberg Brad (Brad Stulberg)

Coach on health and human performance assessment, a columnist in the New York Magazine and Outside, author of Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive With the New Science of Success.

For two years we have been co-author of the book Peak Performance tried to answer one simple question.

What is the secret of the effectiveness of the professionals?

We asked about this world-class athletes, actors, musicians and entrepreneurs. We studied the works on psychology, neurobiology, physiology and even philosophy. In the book, we have gathered the most necessary ideas and tips that will be helpful to everyone.

1. Get enough sleep

Good sleep It ensures your productivity throughout the day. It affects your mental, physical and emotional condition. Do not ignore this advice!

2. exercise

At least half an hour a day. You'll be in good physical shape, and brain activity will increase. In addition, according to new research, sports

3. Do not overload yourself

Phasing out of the comfort zone contributes to your growth.

But the changes do not have to direct you panic - only to keep on our toes.

Step by step increase the load. For example, go to a more serious literature, take on more complex tasks, but observe the measure.

4. relax

The abundance of work, as you know, leads to stress and overload the body. It is therefore necessary to allocate some time to rest in during the day and throughout the year. Your power will be restored, and each day will be productive.

5. motivate yourself

Determine for which you are performing a particular job. Hold on to that thought, because it will serve as a motivation in the moments when you want to throw up. You can do a lot, if you have a specific goal. And best of all, if this goal is not only limited to your personal interests. We pacify the ego, if focusing on something other than ourselves. And this, in turn, hinders our fears and anxiety. Paradoxical as it may sound, the less we think about ourselves, the better we become.

6. Plan your day

Find out what the hours are for you the most productive. Try all important business plan at this time. And in any case do not waste those precious hours to check the social networks. It sounds simple enough, but in fact for many it is a difficult task.

7. Surround yourself with the right people

Our environment greatly affects our lives. Communicate with people who will motivate you and not pull down. Work with them and learn from their experience.

8. Create your mood

In your power to determine how certain events affect your life. It is not necessary to build illusions or unnecessary wear rose-colored glasses. But treat yourself constructively, because we make their own history.

9. Take a pause before answering

No need to respond immediately to everything happening around them. Take a deep breath, sensibly assess the situation and then respond. Carefully and consistently.

Do not let your emotions get the better of you. It is impossible to control everything, but it is possible to bring the situation under control.