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7 BRAIN HACKS THAT

Boost Productivity
7 Brain Hacks That Boost Productivity

Productivity is important because it relates to income and time. The more productive
you are, the more money you can earn in many situations. You can also save time.
That time can be spent on anything you like, including making more money.

There are many obstacles to productivity, such as a lack of focus, a lack of intention, a
lack of stamina, and too many distractions, to name a few.

Hack your brain and increase your productivity with these strategies:

1. Set an intention. Most people can’t focus because they’re not truly clear on
what they want to focus on or for how long. Give yourself a fighting chance by
choosing a specific task for a specific amount of time.

For example, you might decide you’re going to work on your tax return for
30 minutes. Set a timer and do your best for those 30 minutes.

Your brain will do its best to give you what you want if you give it clear
instructions.

2. Meditate. Meditation helps to build focus and calm your mind. Meditation is
incredibly popular right now, so there is plenty of free information on how to
meditate effectively. Educate yourself and get started. It’s simple and effective.

3. Take regular breaks. Experiment with break frequency and duration. The best
option for most people is either 25 minutes of work and a five-minute break, or

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50 minutes of work and a 10-minute break. Discover what works best for you
and then stick with it. Timers can be powerful tools.

4. Avoid giving in to temptation. Most of us give in to the temptation of


distraction far too easily. It’s a very difficult habit to break. We quickly go from
feeling bored or stressed to amused. It feels good to check email or read a text.

The most productive people are able to overcome the urge to break their
attention from their work task.

It’s important to avoid these distractions during your breaks, too. It’s too
hard to get back on task, and your breaktime magically extends from five
minutes to 25. Learn how to say “no” to your urges.

5. Alternate high and low-focus tasks. Many people report greater productivity
when they alternate between cognitively intense activities and those that
require less intellectual effort. It’s similar to interval training in the gym.

Lower-level activities might include returning calls and emails, or other


routine work. The lower-level activities give your brain a rest and the
chance to recover. Soon, it’s ready for another round of more intense
activity.

6. Drink plenty of water. Most people are partially dehydrated. The solution is to
drink plenty of water. That doesn’t mean you have to be chugging 20 ounces of
water every hour. But, a 20-ounce bottle of water every few hours would be
beneficial to most.

So many metabolic processes require water that you’re not at your best
if you’re dehydrated.

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7. Develop a positive mindset. A positive outlook on life makes you more
productive. Studies show that mindset affects productivity. Work on having a
positive outlook and you’ll accomplish more each day. You’ll also be a lot
happier.

Productivity should be important to everyone. Time is your most valuable asset, so


do what you can to maximize it. We can all be more productive, but it doesn’t
happen by magic. It must be a priority if you want to see real results. Dedicate
yourself to maximizing your productivity.

Give your brain every chance to be your ally on this important journey.

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