1. Write 3 things you’re grateful for
A study on gratitude done at the
University of Miami found that people who kept a daily journal of gratitude
were happier, more productive and much happier. Sheryl Towers, professional
development coach, says in her bookSeeds of Success: “The results of the
study indicated that daily gratitude exercises resulted in higher reported
levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, optimism and energy.
Additionally, the gratitude group experienced less depression and stress, was
more likely to help others, exercised more regularly and made more progress
toward personal goals. According to the findings, people who feel grateful are
also more likely to feel loved.”
2. Clear your desk
Nothing is worse than clutter in driving
down productivity. If you are scrambling every time you need a pen, stapler,
notepad or important document, that’s wasted time you’ll never get back. Take a
few moments during the first 10 minutes of your day to make sure that
everything on your desk is straightened out and exactly where you expect it to
be.
3. Connect with your coworkers
Start the day off right with a few
friendly ‘hellos’ to your office comrades. A big part of productivity is
knowing when to ask questions, and to whom. Trying to figure everything out on
your own sets up roadblocks in your road to getting your goals accomplished.
Therefore, make sure that you create and maintain positive working
relationships with your coworkers. Productive people recognize how crucial this
is, and so spend a few moments in the first 10 minutes of every day to round
the office and say ‘good morning’.
4. Write down your top three goals for the day
Productive people take the time to write
the top three things which would make their day successful if completed. These
help keep you focused on the prize when your day might get detracted by busy
office life.
5. Review and confirm your to-do list
Once you’ve got your priorities ironed
out, it is crucial that you take the time to make sure that your the tasks
you’ve set for yourself are aligned with your goals and priorities. Having a
careful to-do list organizes your day and helps you understand the specific
tasks you need to plan around.
6. Write down your daily affirmation
Productive people are upbeat, positive
and optimistic. They don’t spend time mired in negativity – they spend time
taking action. Matthew D. Della Porta, author of The How of Happiness,
writes “Simply put, daily affirmations train your brain to think positively;
they are uplifting truths you want to believe and heartwarming convictions
about yourself or the world as a whole. They are one of the most effective ways
to proactively and permanently change the way you think.”
7. Read an inspirational quote
Super charge your day with some words of
wisdom from success Productive People before you. Before jumping into work,
productive people seek inspiration from their forefathers and mothers by
reading an inspirational quote.
The first 10 minutes of the day can
truly set the level of your productivity of the rest of the day. Follow in the
footsteps of the more productive among us to make sure that you set yourself up
for productivity success everyday.
From the moment you meet someone for the
first time, you quickly want to assess who the person is and what they
represent. This is why you may be on the lookout for certain stable qualities
like honesty, kindness and intelligence.
Paying attention to these things may
even help you evaluate if you will want to pursue an intimate relationship with
this person or not.
Such judgment of character could be helpful
on major decisions such as pursuing a romantic relationship, employing an
individual or accepting a job offer. Based on these things, this is how people
judge your personality and determine who you are and who you might not be.
1. Your handwriting
According
to a study, the way someone writes and the size of
their handwriting can tell you certain things about the person. According to
the research which was conducted by the National Pen Company, it is revealed that persons with small handwriting tend to be shy,
meticulous and studious while people who were more outgoing tried gaining
attention with larger handwriting.
Those who take things seriously put more
pressure on the pen when they write, while light-handed writers typically tend
to be empathetic and are more sensitive.
2. Your color
According to an article on Psychology
Today, the color you frequently turn to for
clothes or are more akin to says a lot about who you are. People who frequently
choose black are sensitive, artistic and attentive to details, while those who
love red live life to the fullest and proactive in their endeavors.
People who love green are loyal and
affectionate, while those who love white are organized and logical, and those
who have blue as their favorite color are stable, sensitive and are considerate
of others.
3. Biting your nails
Certain body-focused repetitive
behaviors can say a lot about your personality. How your body reacts to
situations, whether by pulling your hair, biting your nails or picking at
your skin could elicit impatience, frustration, boredom and dissatisfaction.
Take nail biting for example. According
to a research, it is suggested that those who bite
their nails tend to be perfectionists, while also tense and often nervous.
4. Your shoes
According
to psychologists, you can correctly judge a person just
by looking at their shoes. According to the lead researcher Omri Gillath from
the University of Kansas, just by examining the cost, style, color and
condition of the shoe, you can be able to guess about 90% of the owner’s
personal characteristic such as his or her income, political affiliation, gender, and
even age.
5. Your eyes
Your eyes are the mirror to your soul.
Your eyes can tell a lot about you, what you are thinking and feeling and if
you are either deceitful or loyal.According
to studies, people with blue eyes are less
agreeable and more likely to be alcoholics than people with darker eyes.
Another way the eye gives you away is
that a lack of steady eye contact would reveal a lack of self-control and a
weak will.
6. Your punctuality
How early or late you show up for an
appointment or a meeting could form an impression, either negative or positive,
about your personality. Being late for an important date means you are creating
a negative impression about who you are, while being early for an appointment
means you are considerate about other people’s time, and are both mentally
organized and self-motivated.
7. Your handshake
It has been discovered that people with a strong handshake exude confidence and reflect a
strong and confident character. Such people are also more likely to be
extroverted, being expressive of their emotions, and less likely to be placid.
People with weak handshakes, on the
other hand, lack confidence and always tend to want the easy way out of a
challenge. Offering a handshake alone could be the different between
appearing standoffish or sincerely friendly.
