4. Early to Bed, Early to Rise –
Nothing makes it harder to focus than lack of sleep. You’ll be most made young again if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours. If you stay up late and repay by sleeping late, you’ll wake up tired and experience difficulty focusing. In my experience the early morning hours are the most peaceful and beneficial – productive. Awakening early gives you more productive hours and maximizes your mental sharpness throughout the day. If you have the opportunity, take 10-20 minute naps when you are hit with a wave of sleepiness or tiredness. Anything longer will make you tired, but a short nap will revive you.
5. Take Time to Reflect and Feel Better –
Frequently our lives get so very busy that we become overloaded and surrounded with too much of something without even realizing it. It gets to be hard to concentrate because long-lasting and annoying thoughts keep interfering. Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance to sort out your contemplations — organize your thoughts and prioritize your obligations – put in order of importance your responsibilities. After a short time, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what is not. The irrelevant stuff won’t bother you any longer and your mind will feel less burdened.