How to do 'deep work'?

Do you often look at certain people and think, "How do they get so much done?" It turns out, that what seems to be nearly impossible on the outside is a result of a few simple habits that these high-performers have integrated into their lives. 1. Keep the alarm clock on the other side of the bed. This solves the problem of sleeping in! You need to physically get up to switch off the loud alarm clock. And once you're up, you're much less likely to go back to bed. 2. Create content. Be

Before we talk about how, let's talk about why. If you are saying "YES" to everything, you're basically distracting yourself from being committed to any one thing. While" Saying yes to everything, open new doors" does hold some truth, don't you think we already have too many doors open? Sometimes, we just need to say no other doors and go inside one! Here's how you can get better at saying "no": * Be honest * Don't play around (just say it) * Give an alternative solution. * Be strong (If t

Working from home can massively reduce productivity and make you question how you ever got any work done in the first place. So here are 7 tips to stay productive while working from home: 1. Create a 'weekly goals' list. Keep a list of things that MUST get done by the end of the week. Break this down into a daily 'must-do' list. This helps prioritize and be effective with your work. 2. Create time blocks. Schedule blocks of time during the day when you're focusing on a specific ta

Essentialism holds in every sphere of life. Once we permit ourselves to stop trying to do it all, we gain the ability to make the highest contribution to the things that matter. "Essentialism is not about how to get more things done, but it's about how to get the right things done." ~Greg McKeown. Here are 7 Life learnings from Essentialism- * Life is not only about being busy or productive. It's about exploring, learning & working towards an intent, Life Purpose. * Define your purpose,

It's time to look at ways to work smarter, not harder. It's about knowing what is to be done and utilizing the tools that keep you on track. Here are few tips to work smarter: * Manage your time better. Abandon multitasking; it ruins your focus and slows you down. * Speed up with keyboard shortcuts. They are not only a time saver but literally make your life easier. * Note down everything. Instead of burdening your brain to remember things, make a note of them. * Say no to the to-

Have you ever felt that your schedule is running you instead of you running it? Here are some productivity tips that will help you to take charge of your day: 1. Set your weekly intention. Minutes spent planning to save hours on execution. Every Sunday night, decide what your ideal week is going to look like. What are your top 3 goals for the week? 2. Time Blocking. Once you know how you want to spend your week, schedule it into your calendar. Until it's scheduled, it's not real.

Have you ever felt you simply 'don't have time' to do something? Here's the bitter truth—everyone has the same 24 hours. So then, it's not a question of time but a question of priorities. Why do some people conveniently say they 'don't have time' to exercise as an excuse, while others show up for their workouts consistently? It's simply because for some people exercising is something they 'should' be doing, while for others it's a 'must'. For people who eat healthy daily, that healthy lifesty