PAPERmaking! g FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF PAPER TECHNOLOGY Volume 5, Number 1, 2019
66. Develop a growth mindset. Discovered by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, those with a growth mindset “believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work — brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is e ssential for great accomplishment.” 67. Regularly review the past week. This is a time management habit championed by David Allen by taking the following steps; 1. Get clear by emptying your inbox, wrapping up any loose end, and tidying up. 2. Now you want to get current by reviewing your upcoming calendar, projects, actions lists, and checklists and ditching the inessentials. 3. Finally, get creative. Find unique ways to slip projects you’ve been putting off into your schedule. 68. Write in your happiness journal. Every night write down the three things you’re grateful for that occurred within the last 24 hours. As explained in Daring to Live Fully, “This brings your brain into better balance. It also retrains your brain so that it will start seeing more possibil ities.” You can also write about one positive experience you had in the last 24 hours and jot down at least four details about this experience. “This is helpful because when you take a moment to remember a positive experience, your brain labels it as mean ingful, which deepens the imprint.” 69. Get an easy win. While you should usually focus on tackling the hardest tasks first, sometimes you need an instant victory, like making your bed when you wake- up. It’s a simple way to feel accomplished and build momentum for the rest of the day. 70. Learn to say 'no' effectively. When starting out in your career, it’s not uncommon to say “yes” to new responsibilities. There comes a point, however, that you can’t keep this pace -up. The Power of No: Because One Little Word Can Bring Health, Abundance, and Happiness by James Altucher and Claudia Azula Altucher is an excellent book to help you learn how to say “no” more effectively. 71. Find your groove. A flow state is where you’re completely absorbed in what you’re doing at the moment. To get into this flow state, you should work on activities that are challenging, but also equal to the skills you possess. 72. Schedule breaks throughout the day. “There’s a lot to be said about the power of rest throughout the workday,” writes Renzo Costarella. “If you power through the day without ta king the time to decompress you’ll do yourself more harm than good.” “The best way to take breaks is to schedule them throughout your day. That way you can truly control the flow of work.” 73. Disconnect Sometimes you need to completely unplug and disconnect in order to recharge and avoid burnout. For instance, on Saturday afternoons shut off you phone for a couple of hours so that you aren’t answering phone calls, texts, or emails. 74. Rehearse situations. Rehearse your commute home, for example. What can you grab for dinner? Is there a Salad Works along the way? If so you can stop there than McDonald's. This way you can resist temptations. 75. Bargain with yourself. “If you don't want to do something, make a deal with yourself to do at least five minutes of it,” says Instagram founder Kevin Systrom. “After five minutes, you'll end up doing the whole thing.” 76. Identify your keystone habits. Charles Duhigg, author of "The Power of Habit," defines “keystone habits” as those that can transform your life. Examples include planning out your days, exercising, and having strong willpower.
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