9 Ways to Use Habits Psychology to Develop Productive Habits

If you ask the average person how to be more productive, they might tell you that you simply have to work harder and faster. They might even tell you to stop goofing off or procrastinating. Of course, you already know these things, and if they were that easy to do, you would have done them … Read more

How to Create the “Extreme Focus” Habit (without Feeling Overwhelmed)

So you want to be able to snap into focus and stay there for however long it’s needed. It would certainly take a lot of work, right? What if I told you it could be achieved it in less than 30 minutes, without having to constantly motivate yourself, or pushing with willpower, but with just … Read more

The Truth About the Sedentary Lifestyle (Hint: It Might Kill You)

Why the sedentary lifestyle is bad and what we can do about it

We have all heard that sedentary lifestyles lead to a greater probability of mortality. That means that everyone should get out of their chairs, get off their couches, shut off the television and computer and get moving. The more moving we all do, the healthier we’ll become. Let’s look at this more closely. As you … Read more

3 Easy Steps to Digitize Your Study Notes

digitizing study notes- how to improve your study habits with digital note taking

Many students take notes in order to boost the memory retention. Some like them as much visual as possible, which helps them recall what they read or heard. Keeping a pile of paper isn’t practical, however, and it’s often hard to find the information you need. Messy and inaccurate notes are more likely to confuse … Read more

5 Steps to Maximizing Your Productive Sweet Spot

Maximize Your Productive Sweet Spot

The following is a sample from my book The Daily Entrepreneur: 33 Success Habits for Small Business Owners, Freelancers and Aspiring 9-to-5 Escape Artists. If you’re struggling with your productivity, the following steps can help you figure out what your productivity weak spots are and how to get rid of them. Are you naturally a … Read more