{"id":583,"date":"2019-02-28T14:00:04","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T22:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addison.lwh.dev\/insights\/clearing-mind-productivity-tips\/"},"modified":"2024-07-17T12:07:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T19:07:27","slug":"clearing-mind-productivity-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addisongroup.com\/insights\/clearing-mind-productivity-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Clearing Your Mind So You Can Do A Better Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Before engaging in any type of project, you need to be mentally and physically prepared. Thinking strategically is nearly impossible if you are not in the right frame of mind. This is why clearing your mind is so important to your well being and productivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nleading&nbsp;source of distraction&nbsp;is the act of attempting to remember\nall&nbsp;of your daily tasks and commitments, which can lead to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cognitive_load\">cognitive overload<\/a>.\nBy writing down or calendaring your tasks, you can free-up space in your mind,\nallowing you to focus more clearly on \u201cwhat you <em>are<\/em> doing\u201d and not \u201cwhat are you <em>supposed<\/em> to be doing.\u201d&nbsp; This\ncritical thinking technique is referred to as the Mind Sweep in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AnM-NiY0e_U\">David Allen\u2019s <em>Getting Things Done System<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Below, we\nhave some more useful tips to help you do your best work and feel better, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clearing Your Mind With Stress Busters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tension and\nstress disrupt clear thinking. They limit focus, create tight muscles, cause\nheadaches, and upset digestion. To bust stress in simple ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Focus on your breathing.<\/li><li>Do stretches at your desk or even the photo copier.<\/li><li>Drive different routes to work to break up the routine.<\/li><li>Rotate your&nbsp;wrists and ankles several times a day to reduce tension and promote circulation.<\/li><li>Smile, even when you don\u2019t have a reason\u2026it works!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Be Active!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being active includes\nexercise, though not entirely. Give yourself credit for the many ways you are\nactive, including these and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Using the stairs\nmultiple times per day at home or work.<\/li><li>Yard and house work.<\/li><li>Dancing,\nregardless of who is watching.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Food to Clear Your Mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food can boost or break your\nfocus. Read the following and see what you think!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Limit dense carbs\nthat slow digestion.<\/li><li>Caffeine boosts\nfocus\u2014too much will cause jitters.<\/li><li>A piece of fruit\nor cup of juice adds focus.<\/li><li>Eat a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/add-adhd\/ss\/slideshow-brain-foods-that-help-you-concentrate\">daily\ndose<\/a> of nuts, seeds, and dark chocolate to boost focus.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&nbsp;After you have mastered clearing your mind, check out these tips about how to <a href=\"https:\/\/dlcinc.com\/become-successful-work\/\">Become More Successful at Work. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before engaging in any type of project, you need to be mentally and physically prepared. 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