Tag: self help

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Sleep Optimization: Can a Night Owl Still Get the Worm

Posted MayaPosted in Books

Have you ever felty lazy for not being a morning person? Have you felt weak because you just cannot pull an all-nighter? In today’s busy world, sleep is considered something to be ashamed of, although it is as basic a human need as pooping. That’s another necessary activity we would rather not admit to doing. We humans are strange that way. An animal never feel embarrassed for pooping or sleeping. Honestly, I blame Thomas Edison. Apart from (allegedly) inventing the light bulb, thus making it possible for people to work during the night, he perpetuated the idea that sleep is […]

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Meditation Can Turn You into a Machine

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I am such a lousy meditator that I could write an article on that subject alone. However, I feel meditation has had such a positive impact on me, that I have to bring it up, even with my beginner’s impressions only. If you are pondering whether to try it or not, or if you are a struggling beginner, this text is for you. Discovering Meditation Growing up, I always saw meditation as some mystical mumbo jumbo with no practical application. I come from an environment that isn’t big on things like meditation. Where I come from, we solve problems with […]

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Stuck With Work? Try These 10 Tips

Posted MayaPosted in Productivity

You know those moments of hopelessness when you can’t seem to get anything done and nothing goes your way and there’s no light at the end of the tunnel and your todo list just keeps growing instead of shrinking? Try some of these tips: 01: If you can’t seem to finish a task you are working on, break it up into smaller tasks – it will be easier to tackle. 02: Do one small and easy task first to get your self-confidence up. 03: Take a walk. At least walk around the office. Allegedly, you need 17 minutes of rest […]