"20 Psychology Hacks to Get Things Done"

"20 Psychology Hacks to Get Things Done"

1. Tackle the worst task first.

Also called “Eat the frog“, this will give you a sense of relief and energise you for the rest of your tasks.

2. Find your biological prime time.

It’s the time when your mind is naturally most focused. 

Once you know when you work best, schedule some uninterrupted work time accordingly.

3. Mute notifications.

Any incoming notification from your phone or computer will easily distract you and raises inattention and hyperactivity. 

Once distracted it can take you up to 23 minutes to focus again.

4. Chew gum.

Gum increases the flow of oxygen keeping you more alert and maintaining longer focus.

5. Apply the spider technique.

Learn to not pay attention to distractions with the spider technique. 

If you get easily distracted by people entering the room, try to ignore them by maintaining the focus on your task.

6. Have a “Stop Doing” list.

Write down time-wasting habits you want to stop and write down things you should do instead.

7. Have a “Distraction” list.

Make a list of all the things that pop up in your mind other than the work you’re doing, and dedicate time to them once you’re done.

8. Use sticky notes as reminders.

Visual reminders will help your brain to memorise and keep the focus on the right things.

9. Schedule 1-2 hours just for yourself.

Having a scheduled block of uninterrupted work time, will allow you to fully focus on your tasks.

10. Start your day with a rich breakfast.

It will give you the right energy and improve your concentration. 

Vitamin B rich food, healthy carbohydrates and low-fat protein is the way to go.

11. Drink 2-3 litre of water per day.

Being well-hydrated will give you more energy and improve your mental clarity.

12. Get enough magnesium.

Magnesium improves learning and memory. 

Try some pumpkin seeds, cacao or sesame seeds.

13. Drink coffee strategically.

Drink coffee between 09:30-11:30 AM and 1:30-5:00 PM when your natural cortisol level drops.

14. Stop multitasking.

Multitasking reduces your efficiency and performance. 

Your brain is fully efficient if only focusing on one task at a time.

15. Create an inspirational board.

Put up a board for quotes, pictures, goals or something you love. 

It will make you feel inspired and remind you about your goals.

16. Have a positive attitude.

Besides boosting your energy level, it will make you more proactive, curious and rise your performance.

17.  Do everything that takes less than 2 minutes, right away. 

This will free your mind and keep your To-Do list lean.

18. Delegate and follow the 70% rule.

If 70% of something can be done by someone else, just delegate it.

19. Plan your day ahead.

Starting the day with a clear plan in mind reduces stress and helps you to focus on the right things.

20. Read for 6 minutes a day.

It can reduce stress levels by up to 68%.

You live your life on autopilot because you don't know what to do with your life. 

Source: 

Wise Chimp@wise_chimp

Psychology Tricks for a Better Life: Habit Mastery | Better Decisions | Financial Freedom.