PAPERmaking! g FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF PAPER TECHNOLOGY Volume 5, Number 1, 2019
44. Use Brainwave Entrainment. Brainwave entrainment isn’t a new development. In fact, it’s a 100+ year old science that uses special tones and sounds to influence an individual’s brainwave patterns. This has scientifically been proven to help change a person’s state of mind. 45. Focus@Will. Focus@Will is an app that not only removes distractions, it also increases productivity. How? It discovers the type of music to put your brain into a “flow state.” 46. Use a password manager. The average person has 27 discrete online logins. That takes-up a lot of real estate in our brains. And, trying to recover lost logins is time-consuming. Invest in a password manager, like LastPass or 1Password to rectify this problem. 47. Hack your vision. Blue wavelengths from fluorescent lights and electronic devices can fatigue your eyes and accelerate eye aging. To combat this start by taking a couple of small steps like blinking more and reducing your exposure before bed. You may also want to consider getting protective lenses. 48. Actively listen. Active listening is when you all of your attention and focus is at the conversation at- hand. As a result, you’ll free- up and boost productivity since you’re avoiding misunderstandings and not having the other party stop and repeat themselves. 49. Have a cut-off time. Set a specific time to completely check-out from work so that you can avoid further exposure to blue light and recharge your batteries. Doing so ensures you’ll be fully energized the following day. The foundation of our productivity is our health, so here are physical productivity tips to simplify getting and staying in shape. 50. Exercise. "I definitely can achieve twice as much by keeping fit," Richard Branson tells FourHourBodyPress. "It keeps the brain functioning well." When does someone like Richard Branson find the time to exercise? By waking up at 5:00 am everyday. 51. Fuel-up wisely. “Keep your energy high by eating the right foods that fuel your body instead of dragging it down,” recommends Rieva Lesonsky on the OPEN Forum. “Avoid sugar, simple carbohydrates like pasta and bread, and junk food -- they can give you a temporary energy high, but then you may crash.” 52. Drink caffeine intelligently and stay hydrated. “Use caffeine strategically: It can take about 20 minutes for a cup of coffee to kick in, so drink it 20 minutes before you need to power up, and you should be good to go,” adds Lesonsky. “Above all, try to stay hydrated. Often, when you feel tired or hun gry, all you really need may be a big glass You might be able to get by with a couple of hours of sleep when you’re younger, but that won’t fly as you get older. Remember, getting seven-to-nine hours of quality sleep every night improves your attention, concentration, creativity, decision-making, and health. It also reduces stress and impulsiveness. 54. Skip the nightcap. Drinking alcohol before bed prevents your from getting a quality nigh t’s rest. If you do have an alcoholic beverage, have one several hours before your hit the hay. 55. Stop and smell...the lemons. Via Rodale’s Organic Life; of water to get back in the game.” 53. Get 7-to-9 hours of sleep.
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