Work Smarter, Not Harder!!

You work hard so much. In fact, you might not be able to work any harder. But you can still work smarter.

Here are ways to avoid that trap:

1. Take more breaks: In one of my favorite books, Stephen Covey tells a story about a woodcutter whose saw gets more blunt as time passes and he continues cutting down trees. If the woodcutter were to stop sawing, sharpen his saw, and go back to cutting the tree with a sharp blade, he would actually save time and effort in the long run.

It means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.

2. Take naps: Research shows naps lead to improvement in cognitive function, creative thinking, and memory performance. In particular, napping benefits the learning process by helping us take in and retain information better.

The improved learning process comes from naps actually helping our brain to solidify memories. 

3. Spend time in nature: Daniel Goleman, author of Focus: The Hidden Power of Excellence, suggests spending time in nature to help us reset our attention span and relax our minds.

Spending time in nature, allows your mind to fully relax and unwind and helps you focus longer when you return to work. Plus, other research has found that for students, motivation to learn is higher when they are outside instead of in a classroom.

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