Do these 5 things after 7PM.

And your life will never be the same:

1. Reflect

Ask these 3 simple questions:

1. What happened today that I'm grateful for?
2. Which actions moved me towards my goals?
3. Are there any changes I can make?

I love these questions because they strike a balance between gratitude and self-improvement.

2. Disconnect

Imagine trying to park a car that's going 70MPH.

That's essentially what you're doing when you hammer your brain with work/TikTok videos right before bed.

Toss your phone.
Get off the computer.
Slow down the car.

3. Set a plan

A productive day starts the night before.

The simple act of writing down your 3 biggest to-do list items can create a ton of momentum for the day ahead.

(h/t: @quotedvisually)

4. Stretch/Breathe

Cheating a bit with a 2 for 1 here.

So far we've focused on the mind—but what about the body?

Light stretching/deep breathing is an amazing way to release the tension of a busy work day.

Trust me.
10 years from now your body will thank you.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has sold more than 40 million copies.

Don't have time to read it?
—No worries.

Here are the 7 key lessons you should apply:

Habit #1 — BE PROACTIVE

It all starts with action.

Rather than being "reactive" (externally influenced).
Focus on being "proactive" (initiative-taking).

This puts you in firm control of your life.

Habit #2 — BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

"No wind is favorable if one does not know to which port one is sailing."

I use this goal-setting system to stay on track myself:

Who do I want to be --> Monthly goal to achieve it? --> Daily action to reach that goal?

I update weekly.

Habit #3 — FIRST THINGS FIRST

Knowing the work that moves the needle is half the battle.

The Eisenhower Matrix can come in handy here:

Urgent + Important - Do it
Important + Not urgent - Schedule it
Urgent + Not important - Delegate it
Not urgent + Not important - Delete it

Habit #4 — THINK WIN-WIN

Always strive to find a mutually beneficial solution.

How to:
- Be as objective as possible
- Try to see from their perspective
- Determine what a "win" truly means for both parties
- Work to find the best solution for both parties

13 lessons from the world's longest study of happiness:

85 years.

That's how long The Harvard Study of Adult Development has been running.

Directed by Dr. Robert Waldinger.

The study has helped provide priceless insights into human happiness:

#1. The key to a healthy and fulfilling life is quality relationships

Not wealth, not fame.

—Relationships.

It's not the only thing that matters, but time and time again this proved to be the biggest factor.

#2 Loneliness is deadly

Loneliness can lead to chronic stress.

Which has a similar effect on our health as smoking half a pack of cigarettes per day.

#3 Being introverted is not a disadvantage

For relationships:

Quality > Quantity

The study shows that even 1 or 2 close connections is sufficient.

Introversion can even be an ADVANTAGE—as introverts may not require as many connections to feel fulfilled.

25 sentences that will 10x your productivity:

The quality of your sleep, exercise, and diet will determine your energy levels.

Write down your top 3 priorities every day.

If it takes less than 2 minutes—do it now.

Turn off all non-emergency notifications.

Do you struggle to stay motivated?

I can help.

The 3 pillars of motivation and how to hack them:

1. Prize
2. Purpose
3. Accountability

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Motivation is a complex and unreliable force.

Too often we find ourselves waiting for it.
When instead, we should be taking active steps to create it.

There are 3 main drivers of motivation:

1. Prize
The temporary reward that awaits you upon completion of a task.

2. Purpose
The deeper internal reward we often associate with "meaning" in our lives.

3. Accountability
"Oh shit, if I don't get this done I'll be in trouble."

1. Prize

Rewards can be a powerful motivator.

But they can also be dangerous.

We need to be careful not to let external rewards be our sole motivator for doing things.

Rather than rewarding yourself with something material, go for something that rewards your soul.

Example:
The reward for completing a difficult task could be some time to hang out with friends, or doing a hobby that you love.