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Prime yourself for creativity . Spending time writing every day helps you become a better communicator , improves your ability to recall important information , and it also enhances your creativity . Free write in a journal and benefit from a greater self-understanding .
Plan dual-purpose trips . Plans to go global ? If you are looking to travel abroad while being productive , design a trip that incorporates business and pleasure . Select destinations that can help develop your career or may involve cultivating your passion . Schedule introductory meetings to help you get to the next level with your business endeavor while taking a personal vacay . You can even write-off your business travel for tax purposes .
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Schedule time for family and fun activities . Don ’ t wait for the holidays to reconnect with your extended family . Set aside family FaceTime ( if you are away from each other ) or a monthly conference call with the entire family . Sprinkle family functions around the year to capture important moments that are often missed due to the hustle and bustle of the world . look and feel better .
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Feed your body and soul daily . Feeding our bodies the right types of foods can prove to do more that fill us up . Research has found that our brains operate optimally when we consume a very specific amount of glucose ( 25 grams ) in a form that is released slowly over time . Foods that fall into this category and have positive effects on your body and mind include :
Fish
Nuts
Seeds
Avocado
Blueberries
Raw carrots
Dark chocolate
Add these to your diet on a consistent basis while drinking at least 9-13 cups of water per day . Be sure to exercise regularly to feel your best .
Conduct quarterly clean-ups . We are so busy hustling to reach our goals , we tend forget to check in on the important to-dos that aren ’ t as fun . When we neglect doing the necessary housekeeping tasks , we leave room for what results in negative consequences . Implement systems to automate some of those pesky tasks that if left undone may accumulate late fees , tickets , service interruptions or larger concerns like health issues . To avoid any unnecessary issues , set up automatic payments for monthly bills or schedule recurring appointments on your calendar .
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Plan weekly time for self-care . Similar to a meeting , create recurring calendar invites for weekly self-care and relaxation . This may involve a long bubble bath , steam room or massage . No matter what life brings when we take the time to refresh and renew ourselves , we work , look and feel better .
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Enjoy your life in the moment . No matter how you spend your days , remember to live in the moment and enjoy it . The way to love your life is by living it in .
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