1. Take a walk
A new thing that I've been doing is taking regular walks. Walking is an easy way to boost your mood. It can help with focus and concentration problems. It is not only a great form of exercise, but it's also a chance to get a breath of fresh air. Lastly, the sunlight provides vitamin d and is even shown to help increase brain activity.
2. Help someone out
This is as simple as doing community service, helping a freind out, or donating to the less fortunate. Studies show that the happiest people do about 100 hours of community work a year (about 2 hours a week). I spend my saturdays tutoring first graders who can't afford actual tutors, and it just makes me feel so good.
3. Smile
Ever heard the expression "fake it 'till you make it"? Well that's absolutely right! As long as you don't feel happy, act happy anyway. Smiling for 30 seconds can instantly improve your mood.
4. Work out
A well known, but very true fact: Exercising releases endorphins into your body, which instantly improves your mood. This will ultimately make you feel better and more concentrated on actual work. Just 7 minutes a day is enough to make a difference.
5. Add plants to your work space
Plants do so many things like improving the air quality, increasing productivity, and even reducing stress. On top of all that, green is a welcoming and trustworthy color, so it has a great restorative effect on workers and on people in general.
Quick tip: Try low maintenace plants such as cactuses (cactuses,cacti?), air plants, or fig trees.
6. Write things down
Just keeping a journal to put all of your thoughts down can be very helpful. I'm not saying that you have to journal everyday (that's nearly impossible for me) but have something to write in when you have something you don't want to forget. The last thing about writing things down, is that making to-do lists can help you be so much more organized and therefore reduce stress.
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7. Single-tasking
I know what you're thinking, come on J, we're in the 21st century, everyone multitasks. Well this doesn't mean that it's a good idea. I'll admit that I multi-task more than I should, but it's definitely something the I want to work towards.
8. Pick your outfit the day before
In the morning, I spend 30 minutes taking everything our of my closet, scrambling to find a decent outfit. I found that finding an outfit the night before completely helped avoid this scene in my life.
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9. Arrive everywhere 10 minutes early
This will help avoid rushing to get somewhere, or panicking when the train is delayed. You will get a chance to relax on your commute anywhere, which everybody wants.
10. Water
Drinking water is not only essential for your health, but it can really get your brain to work well and focus more. It is also the perfect way to jump-start your day, so instead of grabbing your phone when you wake up, grab a jug of water!
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-<3 J
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