2. DO THE MOST DIFFICULT THINGS FIRST 4. REGENERATE AND KEEP UP YOUR ENERGY
Research has shown that our minds are sharp-
est in the morning and that is when we should
tackle the tough jobs. After these are out of the
way, we can relax and take care of the more
routine work that doesn’t require much in the
way of mental strain, ability, and energy. Instead of eating a large meal at lunch, snack
on healthy foods such as fresh fruit and vege-
tables during the day. Drink lots of water and
get into a regular exercise program. Arrange
a routine with these matters so that you don’t
have to think about them; they just become
part of your daily regime.
The most difficult duties will not get easier the
more we fret about them or put them off. We
will only waste energy that would be better
spent by just digging in. Get after the hardest
job right away while you are still fresh and have
the energy.
Take a quick break when working on something
if you feel your energy fading. Take a brisk walk,
run, stretch, or do whatever creates results for
you to take a brief retreat from the work and re-
generate. You will come back to your task with
renewed vigor and a sharper mental focus.
3. ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS AND TIME WAST-
5. CONSTANTLY REMIND YOURSELF OF YOUR
ERS
Real emergencies will come up and we have ULTIMATE GOALS
to deal with them. The majority of situations that
do come up to distract us are not emergencies
and do not require us to respond right away.
Many of these situations will resolve themselves
on their own with time.
Responding to these requests immediately
will only set you up to receive more. By not re-
sponding, you are sending a message that you
are a strong-willed, focused person who is very
busy and over time you will be bothered less by
trivial, time-wasting matters.
Create a vision board, a mind movie, or some
system that serves as a constant reminder of
what you are working toward. The “why” be-
hind the goal is crucial as it will serve as a mo-
tivator.