How good are your time management skills? 

If you are building a business and you have the desire to get more done in less time, you've come to the right place.

Entrepreneurs must prioritize time management. In the world of business, time is money.

Your ability to effectively master your time will determine your success and the speed with which you achieve your business goals.

If you're ready to master time management, keep reading to discover 12 strategies that will TRIPLE your productivity!

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Time is a depreciating asset.

You can never buy your time back. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't value their time. Everyone has 24 hours in a day. What you do with the time that you have makes all the difference in your life. If you want to be in control of your life, you must become a master of your time.

Successful people value their time. They associate different thoughts, feelings, and emotions with the time that they have. Thus, they can maximize each day to the fullest. If you struggle with time management, I want to help you shift your core beliefs.

How important is your time? A lot of people spend their time doing things in their business that are less than what their earning power is. In the beginning stages of building a business, entrepreneurs fall into the trap of not outsourcing.

They make the mistake of doing EVERYTHING on their own. As a result, they end up engaging in low-income generating activities with the time that they have. If you're too busy working IN your business, then you're not working ON growing your business.

In my opinion, this is a waste of time. Also, a lot of people mistake activity with achievement. They think that being busy means that they are being productive. Not true. You can be busy, but get nothing done.

The most productive people are those that “own their day” versus letting their day own them. Instead of being busy, they maximize the time that they have. When you start to value your time more, you will start focusing on things that matter.

As an example, act as if one hour of your time is worth $480.

If you believe that and take that on as a new mindset, it will change what you do throughout your day. Focus your attention solely on the activities that will move the needle forward in your business and delegate everything else.

I have been able to achieve so much success in my online business because I've been smart with the time that I have. My business is complex. There are a lot of moving pieces. I can't do everything on my own.

Once I got clear on the tasks that would generate the biggest impact in my business, I focused on my strengths and outsourced everything else. You want to make the shift from being a business operator to a business owner.

I want to share 12 strategies that will make a huge difference in your productivity levels. The more that you implement these strategies in your business, the faster you will accelerate your success. These strategies have transformed my business and my life.

1. Master Tracking Your Day

How you use your time has a huge impact on your success in life. The big lie that people tell themselves is that they don't have time to do things. This is just a story. In fact, they are just wasting their time on mindless tasks.

A simple exercise that I recommend is to keep a journal throughout your day. Track, hour by hour, from the beginning of the day to the end of the day, all of the activities that you engage in. If you track your activities over one week you will start to notice where your time is going.

When I started tracking my day, I started noticing a lot of things that were holding me back. A huge part of getting what you want is knowing what you have to give up. For example, I went many years without owning a TV.

One of my mentors, Jim Rohn, taught me that a TV is an electronic income-reducing machine. I learned that the more time that you spend watching it, the less time you spend living your life. 

As an example, let's say that you spend 3 hours every day watching TV. Spending 3 hours per day over several weeks or months adds up. Don't get me wrong… it's okay to enjoy some relaxation after a long day as a reward for accomplishing something.

However, if you don't keep track of the time that you're binging on your favorite shows, you'll end up wasting precious time. Try cutting your watch time. Spend 1-2 hours watching TV and spend the third hour engaging in a meaningful task. If you make this slight modification, you will make significant progress in your life over time. 

What is one mindless task that you can reduce or remove from your life that will give you more time to be productive? When you go through your list of things that you do on a given day, I want you to determine the cost-benefit ratio of each activity.

For example, if the cost is one hour, what is the benefit that you're receiving from that hour? The key is making sure that you're getting more benefits from whatever it is that you're doing. 

2. Master Your Beliefs 

Your beliefs determine your actions and behaviors. The biggest limiting belief that people have around time is “I don't have time.” This is B.S. The reality is that everyone has enough time.

On a given day, all of us have 24 hours. All that matters is what you are doing with the time that you have. People will spend time complaining about not having time.

Oftentimes, people are looking for something to justify why they aren't doing what they know they should be doing. As a result, they create a story about not having time. They come to believe that story as truth when in reality they're just afraid of failure. 

Going back to the example of building a business, at some point you need to determine what it is that you're willing to sacrifice to achieve success. In the short term, are you willing to not hang out with your friends or not watch TV, if it means having more time to build your business?

In the beginning stages of building my online business, I dedicated 3 years of my life to creating passive income. Over those 3 years, I had to make a lot of sacrifices. I knew that if I was willing to invest the majority of my free time building my business, I would be able to enjoy all of the free time that I wanted to in 3 years.

I was willing to pay that price upfront to get my freedom and time back in the long term. Today I have an abundance of time. Only you can determine what price you are willing to pay to achieve success.

There are people in this world who are much busier than you and me. However, they still dedicate their time to getting important things done. It's never a matter of how much time you have. Rather, it's how committed you are to getting things done.

In the words of Steven Covey, “Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” The belief system that I empower you to adopt is “I make the time for whatever I am committed to.” There is always time if you are willing to look for it. 

3. Master The Power of Leverage 

You'll always be able to get more done through other people. Don't get me wrong… success requires hard work. However, I think that a lot of people overutilize this muscle. Working hard will only get you so far.

Eventually, you've got to learn how to work smart by leveraging and outsourcing. As you achieve more success in life, you want to figure out ways to get more done in less time. Efficiency is power. If you can outsource or automate something, do it!

Back in the day when I was building my website, I had to learn HTML or hire a programmer to do it for me. It was timely and expensive. The amazing thing about the Internet is that there are so many tools, like ClickFunnels or WordPress, that can automate things for you.

Similarly, on a site like Upwork, you can search for literally any task that you want to outsource to a freelancer. Don't let the saving mentality hold you back from making decisions that will move the needle forward in your business.

Why waste your time trying to learn something when you could hire someone who is skilled in that task? You can't do it all. Outsourcing is working smart. It allows you to focus your energy on revenue-generating activities that will grow your business. 

4. Master Your Energy

A lot of people aren't getting the most out of their day because they are always tired. They are walking around as if they are half dead. Most people need to utilize stimulants to get a boost of energy. There's nothing wrong with caffeine. However, if you drink coffee in excess, it can wear out your adrenals.

You cannot create success in life if you do not take care of your physical body. This is why it's so important to have an empowering morning ritual that you practice each day. Whatever you put into your body will affect your energy.

If you wake up tired (even after getting 8 hours of sleep) your body is working overtime digesting food. Eating foods that force you to expend a lot of energy to digest will make you feel more lethargic. 

I like to eat plant-based water-rich foods that are more cleansing. Also, I like to do intermittent fasting. If I fast 14-16 hours per day, my body gets an opportunity to rest. As a result, I have more mental clarity. When you fast, your body stores fat for fuel. 

I have the most energy when I'm doing a ketogenic diet. This is when I'm training my body to burn fat for fuel, rather than carbohydrates and sugar. You get an immediate boost of energy with carbohydrates, which is great if you're doing high-intensity training. However, you'll crash shortly thereafter.

This is why you'll end up needing more carbohydrates to sustain your energy. If you change your body to burning fat for fuel, it's like burning coal. It's a slow and steady energy burn that will last throughout the day.

If you want to learn how to get your body to burn fat for fuel, I suggest that you read the book Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower written by Stu Mittleman and Katherine Callan.

5. Master Weekly And Daily Planning

Most people are reactive throughout their days. In this state, it's easy to get sucked into others' demands. It's called the vacuum effect. If you don't have boundaries around your time, you will waste time engaging in activities that aren't empowering for you.

If you don't have a plan for your day or your life, you'll end up fitting into someone else's plan. Their plan for you is going to be what benefits them most. This is why I like to plan out my days and weeks in advance.

At the start of every week, I use Evernote to make a list of the most important tasks that I want to accomplish. I'll schedule everything inside of my calendar. I like to write down what my outcome is for each task and why those outcomes are important to me.

While tasks are the building blocks of work and productivity, an outcome is the most nutrient-rich version of a goal.

Let me give you an example of what this would look like. On a day like today, my outcome is that I want to be in an incredible state.

I want to add value to people's lives so that they can accelerate success in their businesses and their lives. This is important to me because I want to put my knowledge and skills to the higher good. By sharing what I know, I can help people solve similar problems that I have faced in my life and business.

Second, I want to continue building my brand and create raving fan customers.

Third, by sharing what has worked for me with others, I can reintegrate this knowledge into my life in a new and empowering way. Now that I know what I want and why I want it, I write down what actions I need to take to make sure that I achieve those outcomes. 

Once I've got my action plan in place I determine the most important task that I need to accomplish that will contribute to achieving my outcome. Keep in mind that a plan is not set in stone.

When you plan out your week, all that you're doing is giving yourself a framework. However, that doesn't mean that you can't modify your plan. Adapt and adjust your plan when needed.

6. Master Elimination And Focus

You need to identify what is distracting you from what you're trying to accomplish, whether that's answering your phone, checking emails, or scrolling through social media apps. 

On average, it takes about 20 minutes to get your attention back once you've become distracted from a task at hand. This is why you must create a distraction-free zone and stay focused.

Whether you're working from home or in an office, tell your family members or colleagues to not disturb you while you're working. It is critical that you have boundaries with your time. You have to learn how to say “no.” 

In my business, I have a lot of distractions. If I don't have a plan in place, I will open my computer first thing in the morning and react to a multitude of demands. This is why I mute all of my social media sites and apps at the start of my day.

By eliminating these distractions, I can focus all of my attention on the most important tasks that I need to accomplish. Later in the afternoon, I dedicate time to responding to emails and responding to my team members. 

7. Master Your Routines And Rituals 

I'm a big fan of having routines and rituals. I like to wake up at 5 or 6 am because I  can accomplish more in the morning. There are fewer distractions. By the time it's 10 am, I've already got so much done.

Each morning I nurture my mind, body, and spirit. I engage in rituals like meditating, journaling, exercising, and reading. By intentionally putting myself in a peak mental and emotional state, I'm able to accomplish so much more throughout my day.

Moreover, when challenges arise, I'm able to handle them proactively instead of reacting and getting overwhelmed. Create a ritual that works best for you and your life. When you start your day in an empowered state, you are guaranteed to end your day in an empowered state.

8. Master Your Musts

As an entrepreneur, there is never a shortage of things that you can focus on. However, having a successful day doesn't mean that I have to do 10 million things. When you wake up each morning, identify the top 3 musts that will make the biggest impact in your business.

These are your non-negotiables. A lot of people overwhelm themselves with a long to-do list. They get overwhelmed because they believe that they have to accomplish everything on their list.

When you simplify your list to 3 high-leverage activities, you will change your criteria for success and transform your productivity levels. My 3 high-leverage activities include filming my live streams, recording YouTube videos, or working on a project that will make a difference in my business.

If doing 3 things feels like too much, stick with one thing. Don't be so hard on yourself. Simplify as much as you can. I recommend that you do your 3 high-leverage activities first thing in the morning. You've got the most willpower early in the day.

In her book, The Willpower Instinct, Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal says that throughout the day your willpower gets depleted. This is why you are inclined to have less energy and be less disciplined later in the day.

9. Master Your Speed And Urgency

A lot of people don't achieve much because they move too slowly. In short, they aren't efficient with their time. There's one thing that I learned from my step-brother about speed and urgency that I've never forgotten.

He used to have a renovation business. I worked for him now and then doing construction. I'm not going to lie… I hated the work but I needed the extra money. I noticed how fast my brother worked in comparison to myself. 

Not only that, he never took a work break. The faster he worked, the faster the job got done. As a result, he completed more jobs in one year than most renovation business owners. He taught me the importance of having a strong work ethic.

A simple strategy that I use for being more efficient with my time is setting a timer for every task that I engage in. Say to yourself, “I will work on this part of my business for X amount of time.” The act of setting a timer will increase your urgency. You'll work faster.

Once your timer hits zero, you'll know that you have to move onto the next task. If you're a perfectionist, a mind hack like this will trick you into being OK with doing a good enough job.

10. Master Immersive Deep Work

There are two ways to work on something in your business. The first way is through spaced repetition. This involves doing something once per day, once per week, or multiple times per day or week.

For example, you can learn Spanish by taking a class once per week or 3 times per week. That can help you become more proficient. The second way is through immersion. This is when you immerse yourself into something for an extended period.

Going back to the example of learning a new language, immersion would involve traveling to a Spanish-speaking country. By immersing yourself in the Spanish culture, you'll learn the language so much faster.

The same concept applies to your business. As an example, there are some projects that I have to immerse myself in if I want to accomplish them. I can't just work on a particular project for one hour per day. Rather, I need to dedicate an entire week to it, with zero distractions.

As a result, in one week I can finish a big project that may have normally taken months to complete. If you are someone who has kids and a family, why not get an Airbnb and spend one weekend working solely on your business!? It's amazing what you can accomplish in a short period when you're able to fully immerse yourself in a task.

11. Master Celebration And Reinforcement

When you are hyper-focused on achieving your long-term goals it's easy to forget to acknowledge the small changes that you make along the way. Whenever you have a productive day, make it a priority to celebrate yourself. Maybe this means taking a day off, treating yourself to a nice dinner, or spending time with friends.

Whatever you decide to do, treat it as the reward for having a productive day. When you do this, you train your mind to link pleasure to positive behavior. By rewarding yourself, you will be motivated to engage in the behavior again. 

12. Master Accountability 

If you're only accountable to yourself, it's easy to break your commitments. The only consequence is that you'll let yourself down. Your self-esteem will take a hit because you won't trust yourself.

You will always get more done when you're accountable to someone else.

Having an accountability partner or being a part of a Mastermind group will motivate you to take action to achieve your goals. You'll be more likely to follow through on what you say you'll do because there will be consequences to NOT doing so – you'll be letting someone else down.

As an entrepreneur, having an accountability partner is non-negotiable for me. You are your boss, so it's a lot harder to hold yourself accountable. An accountability partner can be a friend, a coach, a member of a Mastermind Group, or even someone in the Project Life Mastery Global Facebook group!

These are 12 strategies for mastering time management and TRIPLING your productivity.

If you commit to applying these strategies in your business and your life, I promise that you'll see massive results. While you're in the process of building your business, I encourage you to maximize your abilities and be as productive as possible.

Once you start making a good amount of money, start outsourcing. Hire people to work IN your business so that you can work ON your business. Use leverage to scale your business. This is the smartest way to create the financial freedom that you desire.

What are the 1-2 strategies that you can immediately apply to your life? Write them down and practice taking action on them every single day!

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If laziness and procrastination are holding you back in life, this is what you can do about it.

Procrastination does one thing and one thing only – it sabotages your productivity and robs you of your time.

The longer that you put important things off, the farther behind you will get.

Good news… procrastination is a habit, which means that it can be broken!

If you want to know why you struggle with procrastination and tips for how you can overcome it, you'll want to read this…

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Is there a difference between laziness and procrastination? 

The answer is yes! Procrastination is the habit of delaying an important task, whereas laziness is the unwillingness to act. However, there is one commonality amongst these two behaviors – a failure to take action. You know you should do something, but you're simply not doing it.

The knowing piece is what creates internal suffering for a lot of people. In his book, The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done, Dr. Piers Steel says that self-awareness is a key part of why procrastinating makes us feel so awful.

When we procrastinate, not only are we aware that we are avoiding a task, but we also know that it will result in negative consequences. Nevertheless, we do it anyway.

We all procrastinate from time to time. However, when it becomes a chronic habit you have to put yourself in check. Tatiana and I want to share our best tips for how you can overcome laziness and procrastination and start getting more done. Let's dive in!

1. Link Pain To Not Taking Action 

The reason why a lot of people procrastinate is that they link pain to a task. For example, let's say that you know that you should work on your online business. However, because you're so overwhelmed with where to start, you end up avoiding the task altogether.

To avoid the pain of overwhelm, you decide to scroll on social media or binge Netflix shows for hours on end. You're merely attempting to distract your mind. Essentially, you're doing anything to avoid the pain of the task that you know you need to focus on.

A great way to overcome laziness and procrastination is to link pain to not taking action. What is the negative consequence of not working on your online business? Most likely, you'll experience the pain of disappointment. You'll be letting yourself down, which will reduce your self-confidence.

Maybe the pain means that you will continue to be held back financially. You will have to continue working a 9 to 5 job that you hate. Your desire to create financial freedom will remain a dream and nothing more.

Figure out what it is that you are not taking action on and ask yourself – what are the consequences of doing nothing? The truth will set you free. The more pain that you can link to not taking action, the greater the likelihood that you will overcome procrastination.

Use your pain as motivation. Pain is a great short-term motivator. However, the best long-term motivator is pleasure. You also want to link pleasure to doing what you're procrastinating on.

What is the pleasure that you will receive from taking action?

Let's go back to the example of building an online business. The pleasures you receive may be in the form of finally quitting your 9 to 5 job and creating passive income.

Maybe it will mean that you have the freedom of time to travel, take up new hobbies, or spend more time with your loved ones. Once you've mastered the pain/pleasure principle, it's all about building momentum as you continue to take massive action.

2. Have a Vision For Your Life 

Creating a vision for your life is a powerful way to overcome laziness and procrastination. A vision gives your life a sense of purpose and direction. Once you have a vision, you have a compass. You know where you want to go and you are inspired to take action to get there.

The reason why a lot of people procrastinate is that they don't have a strong ‘WHY' or a clear focus on what they are trying to achieve. When you have a vision for your life you are motivated to make that vision a reality. There are two types of motivation – push and pull.

Push motivation takes a lot of effort. It is only sustainable for a short period of time. Eventually, you run out of energy. Conversely, pull motivation is when you're pulled towards something. It doesn't require as much effort on your part because you want to do it.

When you're procrastinating, you're thinking small. It's important to think broader, which is where a vision comes into play. We encourage you to dream big! Make your vision so compelling and exciting that it makes you jump out of bed every day.

3. Set SMART Goals 

Once you know what your vision is, you can then set goals. The reason why a lot of people fail to achieve their goals is that they set goals that are too difficult to achieve.

This is why you want to make sure that your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Doing so will ensure that you set yourself up for success.

Once you have set your goals, you want to work towards them. This will require that you break down your goals even further. We recommend creating a schedule that you adhere to on a daily basis. Jorden Peterson has a great video that we recommend you watch called Make a Damn Schedule.

He says that the important thing about a schedule is that you don't make it feel like you're in prison. The reason why a lot of people don't like setting schedules is that they don't want to put themselves into a box. You want to set up your day in a favorable way for YOU.

Review your goals and create a day that you'll enjoy and be proud of.

When you're scheduling your day, negotiate with yourself. Don't be a tyrant. There will be tasks that you have to do that you may not want to do. Get creative and figure out how you can link more pleasure to the experience of doing something monotonous. Trick your brain into enjoying the process!

Are you ready to take action to overcome laziness and procrastination?

These tips have helped me and Tatiana increase our productivity and reduce our laziness and procrastination. We hope that you will feel empowered to take action and implement these habits into your daily life.

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Don't let procrastination rob you of any more of your time and energy. Stop putting things off and start doing things that matter. What action step will you take today that will help you get more done in less time?

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Time is your most precious asset. Are you being productive with the time that you have?

If you are someone who struggles with managing your time, you're not alone. Life can get hectic.

When we are insanely busy, it's easy to fall into the trap of saying, “I've got too much to do and not enough time to do it.” This mental block prevents people from accomplishing much of anything.

Inside this blog, Tatiana and I share with you the productivity hacks that allow us to get more done in less time.

If you're ready to stop procrastinating and start getting productive, read on…

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Do you use your time wisely?

Time is finite, meaning that you can never get more of it. What matters is what you do with the time that you have. We always do whatever we are committed to — if you're committed enough, you will dedicate the time to doing it. 

If you're not taking action towards something that you want on a given day, it's because you're not making it important enough. Thus, the issue isn't so much time management as it is priority management.

Managing your priorities means directing time towards tasks that are important and contribute towards your long-term mission, goals, and values. However, before you can focus on what is truly important to you, you need to identify where your zone of productivity is.

On a given day, when do you have the most energy and willpower?

There is a great book called The Willpower Instinct, which states that we have a certain amount of willpower that gets depleted throughout the day. When you have lower willpower, you will tend to fall into the trap of laziness.

I have always believed that the secret to one's success is found in the daily routine. Thus, the best way to strengthen your willpower is to create an empowering morning ritual. The better we train our willpower, the better equipped we are to achieve great things.

When you don't have a plan for your day, you fall into other people's plans. This is a recipe for disaster. If the first thing you do when you wake up is to check your emails and scroll on social media, naturally you'll feel overwhelmed and distracted. In the words of Richard Whately, “Lose an hour in the morning, and you will be all day hunting for it.”

This is why Tatiana and I wake up every day at 5 am and do our morning ritual before anything else.

We make sure that we take the time to nurture our mind, body, and spirit. This includes things like praying, reading, journaling, exercising, meditating, and practicing gratitude.

Our ritual sets the tone for our entire day, ensuring that we experience optimal productivity. As a result, we are better able to focus and prioritize our time so that our day doesn't control us.

If you don't show up for yourself, everything else suffers. Are you a morning person or a night person? That will help you determine when you should commit time to work on whatever it is that you prioritize.

When it comes to actually starting your workday, Tatiana and I believe in being intentional about what it is that you want to achieve. It's easy to keep checking things off of your to-do list and mindlessly performing tasks.

At the end of a workday, have you ever looked at your list and thought, “How did I manage to accomplish nothing even though I still worked for four hours on this task?” This is why it's imperative that you set an intention and write it down. When you see it in front of you, it will feel more manageable to achieve.

Having an intention gives you a sense of direction. There are a lot of things that disguise themselves as important, but they're merely urgent.

For example, emails are urgent, but not important.

As online business owners, Tatiana and I have a lot of emails in our inbox. When we receive an email, we feel like we need to respond to it right away. However, we've learned that our focus needs to be geared towards the things that will move the needle forward in our businesses. Emails can wait.

When it comes to accomplishing challenging tasks, we recommend that you eat the frog first in the morning.

This is a concept that was coined by Brian Tracy. Think of the ‘frog' as the thing that is on your to-do list that you have zero motivation to accomplish. Thus, ‘”eating the frog” means to do it first thing in the morning before you start working on anything else.

You need to understand that you're never going to accomplish everything on your list at the end of the day. Your list is always going to grow. All y0u need to do is focus on the most important thing(s) that needs to be accomplished on a given day. The important things are anything that creates income or sales in your business.

There is a great book called The One Thing which states that, if you do ONE thing every single day, five days a week, over time you will accomplish so much more than most people.

Lastly, as an entrepreneur, you must accept the reality that you can't do everything in your business. When you have an opportunity to outsource tasks, like customer support and social media management, do it! Upwork is a great platform that connects freelancers and business owners.

You can find highly qualified people from all over the world. Tatiana and I have hired a lot of people from this platform and have had great results from doing so. Outsourcing helps you spend more time focusing on your business, instead of in your business. This is the holy grail of time management.

This is how successful people manage their time.

Everyone has the same amount of time on a given day. Get real with yourself… are you using the time that you have wisely? In the words of Peter Drucker, “Time is the scarcest resource and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.”

As an entrepreneur, I can honestly say that nothing in business is as valuable as time. Learning how to prioritize the time that you have is a game-changer. When you make it a priority to master your time, you master every area of your life.

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Do you have an evening ritual?

How you end your night determines how your next day will play out. This is why it's so important that you have a night routine.

An evening ritual is simply a repeated system of habits that helps you wind down and conclude your day. My evening ritual is non-negotiable.

Want to know my evening ritual is for optimal sleep and finishing the day strong? Keep reading!

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How do you spend your evenings?

When you have long workdays, it can be challenging to shut off your mind. In this state, sleep is highly unlikely. Oftentimes, this is when people turn on the TV or scroll through their phones. Entirely unbeknownst to them is the fact that staring at a screen is further inhibiting their ability to fall asleep.

According to the National Institutes of Health, it’s estimated that around 30% of the general population in the United States has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. If you don't get enough sleep, it makes sense that your energy levels will be diminished. As an entrepreneur, I don't have time to be lethargic. If I'm not feeling full power, my business doesn't run effectively.

On top of that, fatigue wreaks havoc on my productivity levels. This is why my evening ritual is so important. Before I go to bed every night, I engage in a series of rituals that nurture my mind, body, and spirit. Doing so ensures that I get the most out of my day and my life.  Here are some of the things that I do as part of my evening ritual.

1. I wear blue-blocking glasses

3. I reflect upon the magic moments of my day

Self-reflection through journaling is a core part of my evening ritual. I ask myself, “What was great about today?” Even if you had the worst day ever, there is always something to be grateful for. You have to be willing to look for the good, which is usually found in the small things that you do.

When you create the habit of looking for the good, more good things will naturally flow into your life. I also ask myself questions like, “What were the magic moments of my day?” As an example of a fun exercise you can do with yourself or your partner, Tatiana and I have a jar with post-it notes that we've created.

On these post-it notes, we write down one moment that we shared together that was something we will never forget. We put it in the jar and after some time passes, we will pull out the jar, look at the notes, and reflect upon those magic moments. The more that you capture and feel into the magic moments that you experience, the richer your life will be.

I also ask myself, “What could I have done better during the day? What did I learn?” If you commit to learning and growing every day, over time you will have a better quality of life.

4. I read or watch an inspirational video

I'm a huge fan of reading. I believe that reading is a powerful tool for learning more about yourself and the world. It depends on the book, but certain resources will relax me more than others. In the evening, I also like to watch educational videos and documentaries on Gaia. It's like Netflix, but the content is focused more on spirituality and self-development.

5. I listen to guided meditations

Meditation has changed my life. As someone who is always switched on in my business, it's so important that I take time to calm my mind. Meditating helps me release stress and feel more in control of my emotional state. When you go to bed, there is a period of time when your mind is more suggestible to certain ideas.

This is why I like to integrate guided sleep meditations into my evening ritual. This is a great exercise to relax your mind and body before bed. One of the first self-development teachers I learned from was Paul McKenna who is an expert in NLP and hypnosis. If I'm not listening to one of his recordings, I'll play Christian meditations.

If you don't already have it, I suggest downloading an app onto your phone called Calm. They've got some great meditations and sleep stories. Any empowering message that you can implant into your subconscious mind is a bonus. In terms of when I go to bed, I aim for 10 pm and I wake up at 5 or 6 am. Once you condition yourself to wake up early, it becomes easier over time.

6. I wear my Oura Ring

This is a fitness tracker that tracks your sleep, heart rate, and body temperature. The Oura Ring tells you how much deep and REM sleep you are getting. By having this awareness, I've been able to increase the amount of deep sleep that I get every night, by 2 hours.

This is my evening ritual for optimal sleep and finishing the day strong.

If you want to feel unstoppable every day, it's equally important that you create an empowering morning ritual. Creating healthy habits in the day sets you up to win. I believe that, if you want to maximize your full potential, you must give equal attention to all three aspects of yourself.

This is why I wrote a book called 67 Morning Ritual Habits For Your Body, Mind, and Spirit. The rituals inside of my book are designed to help you become the best version of yourself. If you want to go deeper, I've got a course called Morning Ritual Mastery that will guide you through how to create an empowering morning ritual in 30 days.

How you start and end your day determines your success in life. Make yourself a priority. Creating healthy habits will give you the mental and emotional edge that you need to thrive.

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Working from home has become the new norm.

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced a lot of people to stay home as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the virus.

If you're not used to working from home, being stuck inside can make you feel less motivated.

It is possible to be productive and be efficient with your time while at home.

Do you want 7 productivity hacks that will help you achieve laser-like focus? If so, keep reading!

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Are you working from home right now?

In the U.S. alone, more than 100 million Americans have been told to stay at home to protect themselves and others from spreading the Coronavirus. During times like these, the Internet has proven to be a critical tool for companies and business owners around the world.

If your company has forced you to work from home and it's a new experience from you, I want to help you stay productive. The same thing goes for business owners or students. I understand the challenges that come with working from home. Yes, it's great to have the freedom and comfort of working in an environment that you're familiar with. However, it can also be hard.

I've been working online for over 12 years now. As an entrepreneur, I know how easy it is to get distracted at home. Scrolling on social media, checking your phone, or turning on the TV only serve to take your focus away from important tasks at hand.

According to a University of California Irvine study, once you get distracted, it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to get back to the task. Can you relate? If you spend time doing things that aren't moving the needle forward in your work and/or your online business, you will only stay stuck in one place.

Over the years I have learned how to master the art of setting boundaries and creating healthy habits. Doing so allows me to get the most out of myself and my days. Today, I have become a master of my time. I want to help you do the same. Let's explore 7 productivity hacks that will help you be productive while working from home.

1. Plan Your Day

Improving your productivity starts with planning. When you don't have a plan for your day, you fall into the trap of reacting to everyone else's demands. As a result, you end up missing out on the highest leverage actions that will make the biggest difference in your day.

This is why I'm a big believer in being proactive versus reactive. Before I even open my computer each day, I make sure that I do my morning ritual. I start by taking out a journal or Evernote and I create a plan for my day. I ask myself, “What do I want to accomplish today?”

Once I write that down, I get clear on why I want to accomplish this goal.

This gives me the emotional juice behind why I do what I do. After that I ask myself, “What is everything that I could do to achieve this outcome?” I don't create a to-do list. Rather, I create a could-do list. Usually, I come up with 3 important things that I want to accomplish on a given day. Once I have this list of actions, I prioritize the list.

It's important for you to understand that not all of the actions on your list need to be treated equally. Some will move the needle more than others. This is referred to as the 80/20 principle, meaning that 20% of what is on your list is going to equal 80% of your results. I take it one step further and I schedule my could-do list into my computer using Google Calendar.

2. Eat The Frog

You want to spend the first part of your morning working on your hardest and most important task. This is what is referred to as “your frog.” It is the task that you will procrastinate on the most if you don't make it a priority. Your willpower is at its highest early on in the day.

In the words of Mark Twain, “If the first thing you do in the morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the rest of the day knowing the worst is behind you.” If you leave something that's really important until the end of your day, you will be more distracted and have less energy.

Have you ever tried going to the gym after a long day of work? I don't know about you, but my motivation is at its highest when I exercise first thing in the morning. The longer I wait, the harder it gets. When it comes to your business or your career, make it a priority to execute your highest leverage task first, before doing anything else. I promise that it will make a huge difference in your productivity levels.

3. Eliminate Distractions

We live in an age of digital distraction. We are constantly “on” which means that our attention is being pulled in multiple different directions. When you work from home it’s very easy to get distracted. Distractions disrupt your focus and take you away from what you need to do. 

This is why it’s really important that you limit or switch off anything that will distract you from completing important tasks. If you have an overactive mind, I highly recommend starting a meditation practice. It helps to calm the mind so that you are less inclined to fall back into compulsive behaviors.

4. Set A Timer

This has been a game-changer for me. I like to work with a sense of urgency because I believe in the speed of implementation. A lot of people aren’t productive because they move too slow. If I’m working on a project, whether it’s writing a blog post, creating content, or crafting an email, I like to set a timer. I give myself a realistic amount of time to achieve an activity. 

When I set that timer I’ve created a deal with myself. If I don't get a task done in time, I have to live with that result and move onto my next task. Creating a sense of urgency will allow you to work faster and more efficiently. High standards are great. However, at a certain point, you just have to take messy action. Trust me… success loves speed.

5. Manage Your Emotional State 

Your emotional state is going to dictate your behaviors throughout the day. How you feel determines how you perform. If you want to be unstoppable, you need to be at your best. This is why I'm such a big believer in creating a morning ritual. Top athletes and performers always carry out a routine before they play a game or go on stage.

This could be in the form of stretching their bodies, listening to music or meditating. Rituals like these help them perform to their maximum potential. The same line of thinking applies to you in your business or your career. If you spend time every morning nourishing your mental and emotional state, you will be more productive in your job and you will feel more grounded. It's a win-win.

I have a very detailed morning ritual. No matter where I am or what is going on in my life, I never waver from it. Every morning I exercise to loosen up my body and turn on my mind, take supplements, practice gratitude, recite affirmations, read a book, and meditate. I believe that how you start the day is how you end the day.

Engaging in these rituals allows me to be in a peak state. As a result, I'm faster and more efficient throughout my day. If you are interested in creating a morning ritual, I encourage you to download my free morning ritual habits cheatsheet. Inside you will find 21 rituals that will help nourish your mind, body, and spirit. If you want to go deeper, I've also got a 30-day Morning Ritual Mastery program.

6. Have an Accountability Buddy

One of the biggest challenges that I had when I was building my business is that I lacked accountability. I didn't have a boss because I was my own boss. Hence, it was easy to slack off and waste away my days. The best solution that I found was to get an accountability buddy. This is someone who is also working from home and in a similar situation as yourself.

My accountability buddy and I did check-ins every morning at 9 am via Skype. Both of us shared 3 things that we were committing to achieving every day. We held one another accountable for accomplishing these tasks. At the end of every day, we touched base and debriefed about how our days went.

If we accomplished our 3 tasks, we congratulated one another. If we didn't, we troubleshot why this happened and how we could learn from it. The power of a debrief like this is far-reaching. It allows you to get better and be more productive in moving forward.

7. Reward Yourself

If you have a productive day, reward yourself. Whatever gets rewarded, gets repeated. When you reward yourself, you are more likely to build positive habits moving forward. If you don't have a productive day, don't beat yourself up. This will only cause you  pain, frustration, and anger.

It teaches your brain to give up. The line of thinking becomes, “Why even try if I keep experiencing pain?” Before you know it, you will fall into a mode of learned helplessness. You won't even want to try because you will link pain to taking action. Instead, acknowledge yourself for things that you do well. You deserve it.

These are my 7 productivity hacks for how to be productive.

I hope these strategies help you be more efficient while working at home. Keep in mind that it takes time to adapt to new habits. This is why I try to set up a different environment in my home that is designated solely for work. Play around with what works for you.

I have no doubt that if you implement these 7 productivity hacks into your daily life, you will be more productive than you've ever been. Which productivity hack will you experiment with?

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My fiancée, Tatiana and I want to talk about how we get so much done.

If you want to be successful in life, you have to become a master of your time.

In our work, we come across a lot of aspiring entrepreneurs who struggle with productivity. Everyone wants to get more done in less time, but don't necessarily know how to do it.

Are you ready to discover our productivity secrets for how we get so much done in so little time?

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Tatiana and I pride ourselves on being productive.

As entrepreneurs, it is our responsibility to grow and develop our businesses. To do so, we need to be hyper-aware of how we are prioritizing our time. What we put into our businesses is what we get out of them. Hence, we don't have time for lazy days!

Time management is a challenge that every entrepreneur faces at some point in their journey. Both Tatiana and I can attest to the fact that running a business can be overwhelming at times. In the business world, “time is money.” How you manage your time determines how much money you will make.

However, it's important to realize that getting more done doesn't mean that you have to work harder on your goals. Rather, it's about learning how to work smarter with the time that you have. Our ability to master this concept has been integral to our business success.

Here are 3 productivity secrets that allow Tatiana and I to get so much done.

1. Get Clear On Your ‘Why'

Before I started an online business, I thought that I was a lazy person because I would only do the bare minimum in my 9-to-5 job. I would always be looking for ways to waste time. However, as soon as I created a solid vision for my future, the game changed. All of a sudden, my motivation skyrocketed. I started to access parts of myself that I never knew existed because I was finally building something that was mine. In short, I was living on purpose.

2. Believe In Yourself

If you want to create momentum towards the achievement of your goals, you must have a strong belief in yourself. Confidence is what turns thoughts into actions and it is this “action” side that relates to productivity. In the beginning stages of building an online business, you won't see results right away.

This can be extremely frustrating for a lot of people, to the point where they lose their motivation. Not surprisingly, this is when productivity takes a nosedive. Don't get attached to the outcome. Rather learn to fall in love with the process of becoming the best version of yourself and your business will thrive as a result.

3. Eliminate Distractions

You cannot mistake activity for achievement. A lot of people are very active in their daily lives, but they aren't necessarily doing things that are moving their lives forward. Tatiana and I are obsessed with focusing on the highest leverage tasks that will grow our businesses. We have been able to enhance our productivity by eliminating distractions that get in the way of our progress.

On our to-do lists we know what matters most, so we focus on those tasks before anything else. We still have fun and relax, but those are things that we schedule in during our week. Doing so ensures that we are continuously making progress in every area of our lives.

This is how we get so much done in a short amount of time.

If you aren't already, I encourage you to follow Tatiana on Instagram and subscribe to her YouTube channel. She publishes a lot of great content related to how to build a business on Amazon.

Everyone has the same amount of time every single day. What you do with your time is entirely up to you. In the words of Henry David Thoreau, “It is not enough to be busy… the question is: What are we busy about?”

Make it a priority to master your time, or else your time will master you.

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Do you want to know how to STOP being lazy and start taking massive action?

We all struggle with feeling lazy at times. However, when laziness becomes a bad habit it has the power to negatively affect every area of your life.

In order to quit lazy patterns of behavior, you have to get real with yourself and commit to change.

The 3 simple steps that I'm going to share with you will ensure that you know how to stop being lazy once and for all! If you are ready to become more productive, keep reading!

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Laziness is a form of procrastination.

I'm very familiar with the habit of laziness, as I used to be a very lazy person. I skipped school a lot when I was a teenager because I was addicted to video games. As a result, I had zero motivation. I was merely looking for a life of comfort. Comfort is the enemy of a great life. As long as you're comfortable, you're not growing. 

The good news is that laziness can be replaced by productivity. It comes down to the desire to shift your mindset and commit to adopting new and healthy ways of behaving. Today, I am the opposite of lazy. Taking action is what allows you to make progress in life, rather than just sitting around all day being lazy.

How do you feel when you aren't doing the things that you know you should be doing? I'm going to assume that your self-confidence plummets because you feel guilty.

Without adequate self-confidence, you won't believe that you're capable of doing something successfully. This inner conflict is what creates confusion and inaction for a lot of people. Here are 3 simple steps for how to STOP being lazy and start taking massive action.

1. Have A Vision That Excites You

Do you have a personal vision for your life? If not, now is the time to create one. Having a solid vision that motivates you to wake up every morning is what gives your life direction. If you don't have a “why” you will be more inclined to fall into a laziness trap because you will feel uninspired.

You've got to associate so much pleasure towards your vision that you are pulled towards it naturally. Research shows that envisioning your best possible future will boost your positive emotions, happiness levels, and willl improve your coping skills. When you have a strong enough why, the how will take care of itself. In this state, procrastination will no longer be a part of your vocabulary.

2. Understand how pain and pleasure work

The reason why you are lazy is that you associate doing the things that you know you should do as painful and uncomfortable. In effect, you are associating pleasure towards the things you are doing to distract yourself. You've got to link and associate to the pain of not doing what you know you should do, so much so that you hit an emotional threshold.

If you are struggling with laziness right now, what is the consequence of not taking action? As an example, if it's exercising, imagine what will happen if you don't make health a priority. Feel the pull of wanting to be fit so that you don't have to feel the pain of sickness.

Secondly, what has not taking action already cost you in the past? Take a look at all the things you've missed out on as a result of being lazy. Don't settle for a life of mediocrity because you deserve great things. Laziness is costing you too much.

Lastly, what pleasure will you receive by taking action and being productive? Your self-esteem will most likely go up. When you do the things that you know you should do, naturally you will feel good about yourself. The better that you feel, the more pleasure that you will associate to an experience, and the more likely that you will take action.

3. Find an accountability buddy

There will be times when you won't feel like being productive. However, that's where you need the most help. Most people move throughout their lives not asking for help. Rather, they brave it on their own. I don't know anyone who has become successful on their own. 

They've all been in close proximity with others who hold them to a higher standard, whether that's in the form of coaches, mentors or accountability groups. The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the expectations of your peers. Find an accountability buddy or join a Facebook group, like my Project Life Mastery Global Facebook community!

We've got thousands of people from all over the world that come together to support one another. Find someone who you is motivated and ready to make a change in their life. Call one another and share 3 things that each of you is committed to doing in a given day.

If you break your commitment, have a consequence for doing so. Maybe that means donating $10 to a charity. Conversely, if one or both of you follow through with your commitments, make an effort to reward one another. What gets rewarded, gets repeated.

This is how to STOP being lazy once and for all.

If laziness is sabotaging your goals and dreams in life, it is time to break the cycle. Take back control of your life by following the simple steps that I outlined above. Commit to building new patterns and rituals that motivate you to take action.

All that matters is that you make progress. If you have a setback, don't beat yourself up. Every day is a new day to start fresh. Are you ready to become more productive?

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Do you wake up at 5am every day?

If not, I'm going to tell you how you can, even when you don't feel like it.

According to a new study, the time you decide to rise and shine could impact your overall mental and physical health.

Let's face it… getting up super early isn't always fun, especially if you're not used to doing it. 

Implementing a new habit into your life can be challenging. However, once you get passed the first few weeks, it becomes natural.

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Are you a morning person?

Morning people tend to be “get up and go” types who feel proactive in the morning, wide awake at an early hour, and prefer to be productive before lunchtime. If this doesn't describe you, but you have the desire to wake up earlier, I want you to know that I admire your commitment to personal growth.

If you want to start waking up at 5am, you need to know the benefits of doing so and associate something positive to those benefits. Secondly, you need to know why you want to wake up at 5am. Your “why” is what is going to discipline you to get through the uncomfortable period of developing this new habit. Write down what those reasons are. They will motivate you to follow through.

I know that by waking up at 5am, I am building discipline, willpower, and setting up my day for success. Psychologically, this gives me a huge advantage.  Don't get me wrong… waking up early didn't always come naturally for me. I had to work at it. However, because I made it a core part of my morning ritual, over time it became easier. Today, I look forward to starting my day at 5am.

Half of the battle of waking up at 5am is knowing what time you have to fall asleep.

If you want to have a productive day, you must be getting a sufficient amount of sleep, at least 7 hours worth. I like to plan and schedule my bedtime. I do this by setting an alarm on my phone one hour before I intend to fall asleep.

If you tend to be a nighthawk, I recommend taking Melatonin which is a natural supplement that helps make you drowsy. Similarly, if you are someone who tends to use your computer or phone before bed, I encourage you to invest in blue-blocking glasses. They will help make sure that your body continues to release melatonin. 

To ensure that you wake up at 5am, put your alarm clock on the other side of the room, so that you are forced to get out of bed to turn off the alarm. Also, try changing your alarm clock sound to a song that gets you pumped up and excited to start the day. When I hear my alarm go off, I smile. In doing so, I condition my mind to feel good about waking up early.

If you want to take it a step further, find an early-riser friend and make a deal that you will call them at 5:10am. This is a great way to hold yourself accountable for waking up early. On that call, tell him or her 1-3 things that you will commit to accomplishing that day.

This is how to wake up at 5am. 

Anyone can become a morning person. It starts with creating an empowering morning ritual and committing to sticking with it. I promise that once you become accustomed to waking up at 5am every day, your life will change for the better.

Are you ready for the challenge? You can do it! I believe in you.

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Chad Mureta is revolutionizing the way that people plan their days.

He is the co-founder of Project Evo, a customized planner and app that is custom tailored for your unique Brain Type.

Chad and his team help entrepreneurs and working professionals find their flow by discovering who they are and what they do best.

Ready to discover how to plan your day and get into a “flow” state by unlocking your Brain Type? If so, listen to Chad Mureta!

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Chad Mureta helps people find fulfillment in their work.

He was inspired to create his planning system when he started to see how many people were stuck in careers that were unfulfilling and uninspiring.

Unfortunately, global disengagement is at an all-time high. According to the recent State of the Global Workplace report, 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work.

Chad had personally experienced this in his own work, to the point where he fell into burnout.  He saw this as an opportunity to shift his own and other people's perspectives around work. He believes that, once people are able to identify their unique abilities, they are able to find meaning in their work.

In turn, they experience a state of “flow” and increased levels of productivity.

Flow is a mental state of such profound task absorption and intense concentration that makes a person feel one with an activity.  Finding your flow state is a great way to access your brain's most productive state. This is exactly what the Evo planner and app are designed to do.

Here is a sneak peek of my interview with Chad Mureta where we talk about how to plan your day and get into a “flow” state by unlocking your Brain Type. Let's dive in!

Do you mind sharing your story and how you got to where you are today?

I've had an interesting journey. In my early 20's, I threw myself into the world of entrepreneurship. I had a real estate company but I got into the market at a really bad time. As a result, I ended up losing a lot of money.

During this time, I got into a bad car accident as well. I almost lost my arm. That really motivated me and allowed me to look at life from a different lens.

I remember being in my hospital bed and reflecting upon why I chose to be an entrepreneur in the first place. I knew that I wanted a better life so I started building multiple app companies. These apps did really well and I eventually sold them off.

Three years ago, I got to a point where I knew that I wanted more fulfillment.

When I sold my app companies I made a bunch of money but I knew that there was more to life. I didn't feel like I made it. It made me go inward and ask myself, “What am I missing if this isn't the road to where I want to be?” That got me thinking about the concept of “flow.”

At this point, I started reflecting upon who I was, how I learned, and what I should be doing in this world. At a Mastermind event, my friend and I started talking about developing a Brain Type assessment tool.

We wanted to give people a language through which they could identify and understand how their brain works. It took us into a vision of what we have now, which is Project Evo.

Can you talk more in-depth about the process that you went through for creating the Brain Type assessment tool?

There was a lot of research and learning involved in the process. I was attending a lot of conferences at the time and was hungry to learn. However, I wasn't able to take all of the information and implement it as well as I would have liked to. I felt like I was wired in a different way from my friends and colleagues.

There would be times when I would show up and crush it at work, while other times I would feel sluggish. I wanted to know why this occurred. My friend and I met Beckett Hanan, who became the brain behind our assessment tool.

We were able to merge a lot of Beckett's theory with our own ideas.

We all do different things to thrive and feel inspired. Most people aren't even aware of what those things are. This was the aha moment that I had. Once we built our assessment tool, we tested it on over 100,000 people.

We really wanted to understand if our assumptions were correct and if the assessment would help people thrive. All of a sudden, we started to notice patterns.

When you discover your Brain Type with other tools like The Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), it can be challenging to deconstruct what is being said. I knew that if I gave people a language that was easy to understand, they would know how they worked as a human being. That is exactly what happened.

What are the different Brain Types?

There are four Brain Types; Oracle, Alchemist, Explorer, and Architect. The Explorer wants to have fun and be adventurous. This is my Brain Type. I would always want to do these things during my day. However, I felt like I had to mute myself because I was supposed to be working as an entrepreneur. It didn't feel weird to me to walk in nature while doing a conference call. It gave me energy.

The Oracle needs to disconnect and find focus time in order to thrive.

The Alchemist needs variety. They are super creative and they can pull upon new ideas easily. I've got a lot of Alchemists in my life, which is great because I always feel like I'm getting the best information.

Lastly, the Architect is structure-based and more linear. In order to plan their day, they need to know what their most important tasks are.

This assessment tool has been revolutionary on so many levels. Once you know where you are spending most of the time in your brain, you can focus on your strengths and set up your day and life in a productive way.

Can you describe for people what “flow” state is?

Flow is when you step into something and time ceases to exist. The feeling that you have is euphoria and knowingness. No matter who you are, everyone has had this feeling. This is life. We have the ability to feel more flow and less of the things that rob us of our natural energy.

That is our mission at Project Evo. I want to instill people with the idea that they can be who they are, show up that way, and actually measure it.

Do you mind sharing with people the importance of being proactive and planning your day?

Life is getting faster and faster. You make it a lot easier on yourself when you leverage habits and routines. This is what we preach at Project Evo. Let technology work for you. Set aside specific times where you engage in habits and check them off when you accomplish them. If you want to go to the next level of being you, there are certain habits that you need to practice.

Can you recommend any productivity hacks?

The best hack that I can suggest is to increase your flow. Commonly, productivity is associated with doing more. However, if you increase your flow, you will accomplish your tasks. You may be doing less, but in turn, you will be doing more. Leveraging your mornings is so important.

Most of our users are getting incredible results because they have a morning and an evening routine.

Make sure that you are aware of your patterns. For example, if I drop my flow score on Friday because I go out on Thursday night, I need to change that pattern. My productivity hack consists of making sure that people know my patterns so that I'm held accountable for following through on what I say I will do.

What is your morning ritual? How does engaging in these activities allow you to get into “flow” state?

The moment that I wake up, I jump out of bed and I listen to the song, Hakuna Matata. It makes me happy. After that, I either jump into a cold shower or I get outside and move my body. Sometimes I take SoundCloud music that I love and I put my voice in the background of it. I'll do an incantation walk and speak the things that I want to attract into my life, based on my vision board.

I believe that life is about out-conditioning your conditioning. When I come home, I make a shake, I do Keto stuff and get my nutrition on. Lastly, I jump on my trampoline and sometimes put my legs up against the wall. If I look at my phone before 9 am, my entire day is messed up.

When you know how to effectively plan your day, you master your time.

Having a clear plan for your day is critical to accomplishing the most important things in your life. Interruptions and distractions don't have to mess with your flow. At the end of the day, when it comes to reaching peak performance, it's all about determining what works best for you and your life.

Ready to plan your day more effectively and get into a “flow” state?

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