Good Advice

Focus on your passions and do what you love. Surround yourself with positive people. Take care of your physical and mental health. Practice gratitude and appreciation for what you have. Learn to say no to things that don’t align with your goals and priorities. Develop a strong sense of self-awareness and understand your values and beliefs.

Write things down. Don’t try to remember everything. The brain is notorious for forgetting ideas. Plan intentional breaks in between focus work - it will help you recover and recharge for the next task. Begin your day with the end in mind.

Focus on a few high-priority tasks at a time. Drink at least a glass of water first thing in the morning to improve gut and brain health. Make walking a daily or weekly habit. It’s the easiest and healthiest form of exercise to improve mental clarity and self-awareness.

Track your habits that take away the biggest chunk of your time and do more of what's working and less of what a waste of time. Finish your day on purpose by writing down the priorities for tomorrow. It’s a better way to start the day without wasting cognitive energy planning.

Start a weekly review: what worked? Where did you get stuck? What can you improve? What should you stop doing? What caused you to stress? - Be intentional about how you read the news - Filter your sources and stay with credible ones that focus on just the important information. Don’t say yes when you really want to say no.

Defend your time like your progress depends on it because it does. Invest in a hobby outside work that makes you happy, boosts your mental clarity, and leads to a fulfilling life. Try to always be learning. Be very specific about how you feed your brain. Choose your knowledge sources carefully.

Traits of a Good Personality:

Thoughts and warm affection. Self-awareness and self-reflection, accompanied by appropriate actions. Strong listening and understanding skills. A good sense of humor. Responsibility for one’s own decisions and actions. Being a supportive presence. Saying thank you when someone helps you. Taking immense pleasure in simple things. Connect deeply with people and keep your promises. Treat friendships and relationships as priorities. Nourish yourself with healthy food. Know your worth in order to accept what you deserve. Forgive people for mistakes while limiting their access to your life.