20 Things Smart People Don't Do The first question that merits an answer is what makes an individual smart. Is it the abundance of facts that one can memorize? Is it the above average, or exceptional, IQ? Perhaps, it is the wisdom to make a sound decision at the crucial moment, or knowing how to make the best out of the bad situation. Maybe it is the ability to take as many aspects as possible into consideration before deciding on the future course of action. Of course, if someone is smart and successful, it is hard to pinpoint what exactly is responsible for that person’s success and wellbeing. 1. Prudence is a virtue, not to be mistaken with greed or stinginess. These seemingly meaningless expenses can be easily avoided, and the amount of money you can save can amount to something rather significant. For starters, buying a tap filter can reduce the money spent on bottled water. The internet has an unfathomable amount of quality content, both educational and entertaining. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
7 Things That Productive People Do In The First 10 Minutes At Work Ah, a new day at the office. But will it be a good one, full of productivity? Even though offices can be unpredictable places, there are things that productive people do differently to squeeze the most out of their work day, every day. Productive people know that the first 10 minutes of their day in the office can make or break the amount of work they can get done. So if you’re interested in super charging your productivity, do these 7 things in the first 10 minutes at work. 1. A study on gratitude done at the University of Miami found that people who kept a daily journal of gratitude were happier, more productive and much happier. 2. Nothing is worse than clutter in driving down productivity. 3. Start the day off right with a few friendly ‘hellos’ to your office comrades. 4. Productive people take the time to write the top three things which would make their day successful if completed. 5. 6. Productive people are upbeat, positive and optimistic. 7. Set a goal for yourself Add To My Goal
10 Easy Ways to Rise Earlier Than Anyone Else You want to get a head start on your day. You know that you have more energy in the morning, and have heard the old cliche about the early bird drilled into your head from childhood. But you just can’t get yourself to bridge the gap between the idea of doing it, and the actual doing it. What can motivate you to get up, out of bed, and on with your day earlier? Here are 10 ways to get up early and catch that worm! Go to bed earlier It seems simple, but in order to get adequate rest, it is key to allot enough hours to get the sleep your body needs. Figure out how many hours you need, then plan accordingly. Establish a wind-down ritual Turn down the lights, fire up the candles, and put on comfortable clothing. Wear a sleep mask Even if the lights are off when you sleep, there is outside light and light from electronics that can hinder your sleep cycle. Skip the nap It will be easier to go to sleep if you are already sleepy. Forgo the afternoon nap if you are tired. Don’t eat after 8 pm
This Is Why You Should Sleep on Your Left Side (Backed by Science) We all know that duration of sleep is critical for mental and physical wellbeing, but it turns out that sleep position may be another important factor in the quest for optimum health. Specifically, a small body of research suggests that, for many people, sleeping on the left side may be the ticket to better health and better sleep. The theory stems from Ayurveda, a holistic approach to health and medicine that originated in India. So why all the fuss about sleeping on the left side? Turns out it may be good for our digestion, our backs, and even our hearts due to the positions of different organs. 1. According to Ayurvedic medicine, sleeping on your left side allows your body to better filter lymph fluid and waste via the lymph nodes as the left side of our body is the dominant lymphatic side. 2. When it comes to digestion, sleeping on the left side may be preferable to the right due to the simple matter of gravity. 3. 4. 5. 6. Note How to make the switch Read full content
6 Ways to Get Motivated When You Feel Like Doing Nothing Even the most ambitious, motivated people occasionally have difficulties getting things done. The good news is that we can often discover why we’re in a slump. Even better, there are ways to get out of the slump and get motivated again. Here’s 6 ways to get motivated when you feel like doing nothing. 1. Here are some of the reasons you may be in a slump: You’re dreading something you know you need to do. 2. For example, if you know you want to workout in the morning, try placing your workout clothes next to your bed so they’re the first thing you see when you wake up. 3. Some days, you might need rest. 4. Are you struggling with negative thinking? 5. When you set out to achieve a big goal, it’s usually pretty easy to be very motivated at the beginning. In my opinion, the middle of the journey is usually the hardest. In the middle, keep thinking about your “why.” To learn more, check out this article about getting through the middle. 6. Start moving forward with tiny little steps.
10 Simple Hacks To Fall Asleep In 30 Seconds, Backed By Science Yawn. It’s easier said than done trying to actually catch some Z’s, and there is an entire spectrum of people, all desperately trying to claim back the realm of sleep and their quality of sleep. We all want high quality of sleep, and yet so many of us find ourselves tossing and turning hours after we hit the pillow, unable to slip into the Land of Nod. However, we all deserve to get the kind of sleep we deserve, and so we’ve rounded up some of our best and most useful sleep hacks to try and help you find it a little bit easier to curl up under the covers and nod off. So, without further ado, here are ten of our simple sleep hacks… 1. One of the best and renowned sleep hacks is to turn down the lights, snuggle down, and have a quick read of a good bedside tome. 2. Setting a formal bedtime – as in a time in which you force yourself to go to bed every evening – can be extremely beneficial in terms of helping you get to sleep post-haste. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Set a Goal For Yourself
15 Productivity Hacks For Procrastinators Let me guess. You should be doing something else rather than reading this article. But due to some unknown force of nature, you decided to procrastinate by reading an article about how to hack procrastination. You deserve a pat on the back. Fortunately, procrastination is not a disease. It’s just a mindset that can be changed, however, here are some reminders you need to consider for these hacks to really work. First, you need to acknowledge that procrastinating is an unhealthy habit. Second, your commitment to change is very important. Here are some tips to improve productivity and keep yourself from procrastinating at work: 1. Let’s start with a classic but very effective hack called (10+2)*5 created by Merlin Mann, author of 43Folders.com. 2. Clean your desk and remove things that might distract you. 3. List all the things you want to do on your break be it surfing the web, checking your emails, snack time, taking selfies, Facebook/Twitter—everything. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
7 Mindfulness Habits That Lead To 365 Days of Happiness Would you like to become smarter, healthier, be in better shape, feel more relaxed, and have more energy than you thought possible? Of course you would! If you adopt these 7 mindful habits into your everyday life, your next 365 days will be your best ever! 1. To be mindful simply means to pay attention on purpose. You were in auto-pilot mode, or daydreaming. Do me a favor, take 15 seconds right now and look around. 2. We put food in our body when we feel hungry, bored, stressed, depressed and for a number of other reasons. 3. We all know we need to exercise. 4. Sleep is one of the most underrated activities that we partake in each and every day. When you sleep, your body and your brain rejuvenates itself. 5. “Me Time” is any activity that you love to do. Most people have trouble getting “me time” in this busy world. 6. Mindful listening is one of the coolest things you can adopt into your life. 7. An easy but effective exercise is box breathing. Read full content
17 Small Things To Do Every Day To Be Much Smarter Intelligence is flexible and there are a lot of things to give it a daily boost. For smart thinking your mind needs 3 things: To be trained in thinking processesTo have plenty of informationTo focus on a problem or idea For example, Thomas Edison was able to think of his light bulb because: He was a trained logical thinkerHe knew a lot about electrical engineeringHe focused on solving a problem Here are a bunch of things to do every day to help your mind to think smart. 1. Since you’ve been asleep for hours, your body has not gotten water for 6-9 hours. 2. Reading books is great, but breakfast is far more suitable for something shorter. Googling your book title + summary, for example “7 Habits of Highly Effective People summary”Use a summary subscription like Blinkist or getAbstract 3. Even if you spend only 10 minutes on your bike like I do, load your phone up with intellectually stimulating audio. 4. 5. Napping helps your mind refresh. 6. In fact, if you can cut it altogether. 7. 8. 9.