1. Focus on your priorities
You must focus on your goals and aspirations. That will keep you from being distracted and your mind will be focused on what really matters.
When you concentrate on what is important, your mental alertness is improved and your productivity will improve naturally. Take some time periodically to define what it is you want to achieve. Then follow your goals with step-by-step actions. This advice comes from the addicted2success.com website.
2. Worry less and do more
Worrying does more harm than good; it robs you of your alertness. So stop spending time worrying about things and instead start asking “What is the next step?” This attitude will get you thinking and coming up with new ideas on how to make your situation better.
3. Keep smarter people than yourself close to you
Associations are very powerful. If you associate with foolish people all the time, there is an unfortunate tendency that you will start thinking and behaving like them. So stay around people who can think fast and come up with brilliant ideas. That way you will be much more stimulated.
4. Exercise both your mind and body
Plan schedules so as to include exercise in your daily routine. Physical exercise is important but so is mental. Games like chess, Monopoly or Scrabble will help keep your mind sharp and fresh. Find out what suits you best.
5. Avoid bad habits
Bad habits range from entertaining yourself to excess with social media, smoking, drinking, watching TV … You know exactly what you’re doing wrong. Which things are not enriching your life in any way? Take a firm decision to stop them now.
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