productivity – Page 11 – Empowering Your Mind

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December 1, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

5 Struggles Overly-Nice People Would Understand So Well
Many people admire nice people, but unfortunately, others take advantage of them. Nice people expect others to be like them, so they give them the benefit of the doubt, when they may not deserve it. Not only does this article describe some of the struggles nice folks have, but it gives some suggestions on how to deal with them.

Why Your Attitude Is Everything
One of the most important steps you can take toward achieving your greatest potential in life is to monitor your attitude. Most people don’t have an awareness of what their attitudes are. But your attitude governs the way you perceive the world and the way the world perceives you. Here are 10 ways to improve your attitude.

Power of Consistency: 5 Rules
Consistency is the difference between failure and success. This article describes why it’s important to success in business. But the same could be said about your personal life. Learn about the rules and start applying them in your personal and professional lives.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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November 16, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

25 Tricks To Set Your Mindset For Success
You probably have many goals you want to achieve. Whether these goals are for business, home, family, or self-improvement, setting your mindset for success is key. Without a proper mindset you may find yourself distracted by the unpredictability of daily life. This article suggests how to create better habits and make better decisions.

How to get massively motivated in less than 60 seconds
Most people struggle with motivation every single day. They get distracted by what’s immediate, rather than what they need to focus on. This article gives detailed instructions on how to get yourself motivated and stay that way.

Introvert Hangovers Can Be Really Rough
Introverts generally enjoy socializing with other people, but there comes a time when they get overwhelmed. They need some alone time to recharge. This article dives into how it feels when introverts haven’t had the alone time they need.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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October 20, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

How To Stop Negative Thinking: 6 Ways To Fine-Tune Your Mind
Negative thinkers aren’t born, they’re created. The habit of negative thinking can be changed through knowledge and behavior. This article includes common-sense strategies to help change negative thinking to positive thinking.

Developing a Positive Attitude Results in Positive Experiences
It’s easy to underestimate the power of having a positive attitude. However, that would be a mistake. A positive attitude shapes your perspective, enhances health, increases productivity, and benefits those around you. Your attitude is under your control, so you can use it to your advantage.

8 Tips to Help You Find Inner Peace
Everyone has busy lives, and seeking inner peace takes a back seat. But finding inner peace is easier than you think. This article has 8 tips to help you find inner peace.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

Sparks of Insight

September 22, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

We’ve been taught that the way to find solutions is to focus on the problem. The conscious mind picks at it, takes it apart, looks at it from all sides and eventually a solution will magically appear. But the conscious mind isn’t the creative part of you. Your subconscious mind is. Have you ever tried to remember someone’s name? The harder you tried, the worse it got. Only when you let it go, did the answer come to you in 10 or 20 minutes. You have to let your subconscious process and work on the issue. When you do, you’ll have an inspiration that will bring light to the situation.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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September 7, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

Science Explains How Writing Down Tiny Achievements Every Day Changes Our Brains
Recent research shows that when you feel like you make progress, then you’re more likely to be creative, productive and increase your confidence. And it’s not just progress on goals, but small events that happen every day. Discover how to become more aware of your progress and how it affects you.

What to Do When You Are Your Own Worst Critic
There is something in your human nature that makes you very self-critical of yourself. It’s one of the greatest challenges you need to overcome to be successful. This article shares three techniques to quiet your inner critic down.

Self-Criticism or Self-Compassion?
Researchers say that the inner critic doesn’t really help you and can be destructive. Neuroscientists suggest that it affects the brain in negative ways. Learn three ways to be more positive about yourself so you can increase your motivation and resilience.

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July 15, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

10 Things You Need To Stop Doing If You Want To Be Successful
What does success mean to you? No matter what that is, there are going to be bumps in the road. But you have the ability to overcome them, no matter what they are. Here are a few of the most common blocks and how to handle them.

How to Plan Your Week for Maximum Impact
How can you keep your attention on the important things and avoid distractions? This article describes a handy way of doing that. It’s a technique that can keep you focused, increase your focus and decrease your stress.

30 Red Flags of Manipulative People
When you’re dealing with a toxic person, whether you’re aware of it or not, you have to recognize their behaviors. But you also have to monitor your reactions, because they’ll give you warning before you’ll consciously notice the manipulative actions of the other person. This article is geared to romantic relationships, but it also can describe acquantances and friends.

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July 7, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

7 Habits That May Actually Change The Brain, According To Science
The brain you have is the only one you’re going to get. For it to work at peak efficiency, there are some things you can do to help it. These are a combination of physical and mental actions you can take to optimize your brain function.

Just knowing you might have to answer a work email at night can wreak havoc on your mind and body
Never being able to really be away from work can have serious consequences for your mental and physical well being. And it doesn’t matter whether you actually have to do anything or not. Just the threat of it can impact you. This article offers a strategy to help you cope.

9 Things You Need To Stop Doing If You Want To Be Successful
Successful people state that having the right attitude and mindset is an important key for success. As pivotal mindset is, there are some things that could prevent success for you. This article contains guidelines to help you along your road to success.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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June 9, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

How to Motivate Yourself to Do Virtually Anything
Whatever you want to achieve, you have to remain motivated even through boredom and setbacks. Your motivation depends on how well you persist and how easily you procrastinate. Learn about 3 aspects and 19 tips for motivation.

Scientists just discovered a key reason why ‘jerks’ often succeed at work
You might assume that unlikable people are successful because they’re smarter and more creative. That they’re better at coming up with original ideas than their more affable peers. Read about the research that indicates this assumption is wrong.

Doctors Explain How Hiking Actually Changes Our Brains
Many people often find themselves consumed by negative thoughts which which can lead to depression and anxiety. A recent study found that spending time in nature decreases these obsessive, negative thoughts, increases creativity, improves ADHD and many other benefits.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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April 19, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

Researchers say the ‘success syndrome’ could explain why your best employees are quitting
Researchers assert that a steady increase in collaborative work is undermining organizations’ performance. Essentially, the more valuable you are to the company, the more demands get placed on you. This article interviews one of the researchers about how this process typically unfolds and what can be done to prevent it.

Science Says People Who Enjoy Being Alone Are More Likely To Be Successful
Although success is something we all hope to achieve, it can be a real struggle. You might think the extroverts of the world have the best shot at achieving their life goals, but science disagrees. A tendency to enjoy your alone time over socializing can actually help you achieve ultimate success. Learn why.

Tap your holiday stress-busting super power: Breathing
This strategy isn’t just for holiday stress, it’s also for the everyday stress you experience. Training yourself to breathe properly can reverse the negative physiological responses that stress creates. It reduces physical tension, promotes mindfulness, and helps you rest, which gives you more resources to handle the day-to-day grind.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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April 13, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

How to Cultivate Your Creativity
Openness to new experiences is the strongest and most consistent personality trait that predicts creative achievement in the arts and sciences. Higher dopamine levels drive our motivation to explore and boost creativity but are also associated with an increased risk of mental illness. New experiences can shift our perspective and inspire creative leaps.

Attention on the Brain
Focusing deliberately on only one thing can be difficult, as there are always other competing for your attention at any given moment. Researchers have investigated the science of attention, and are shedding light on the mechanisms that shape this ability. They explored both the power of suggestion and the mechanics of mindfulness.

The Stoic: 9 Principles to Help You Keep Calm in Chaos
Act on your principles, not your moods. The ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help you smash creative blocks and do your best work. The goal of Stoicism is to attain inner peace by overcoming adversity, practicing self-control, and being conscious of your impulses.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart