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One of the biggest challenges that people face today, both in their personal and business life, is how to be productive. In our fast-paced modern life, a lot of us seem to be doing more, accomplishing less and in the process wasting a lot of time on trivial pursuits. This is unacceptable in a world like ours.
There are certain techniques that can help you get more focused and more purposeful, and in doing so help your productivity issues. The main cause of poor productivity is lack of focus and lack of direction. So, in order for us to remedy the situation, we need to fix the issues that lay at the source of the problem - the lack of focus and direction.
1. Using meditation to get more focus
Meditation, no matter what preconception or image you have in your mind about it, is simply the quiting of the mind. There are different forms of meditation practices and it is almost irrelevant which one you choose to practice. Meditation, in general, will benefit your health, your concentration and it will give you more self-control and focus.
You don't need to meditate for hours, 15 minutes per day is enough. Just make sure to relax, everything else will fall in place with persistent practice. With the application of meditation, you will gert the focus that you need. Now, you can move on to getting the direction and self-discipline that you need.
2. Using affirmations to establish a direction for your life
Affirmations are a powerful tool for changing how we think and behave. When affirmations are used correctly, they become a tremendous tool for your personal development. They work best if a person is also practicing meditation, because a quiet mind is more receptive to the transformative power of affirmations.
You can affirm things like "I manage all of my tasks on time" or "I am in control of my life and work goes smoothly and productively for me". After a while, you will notice that your behavior has changed a little, accomodating this new self-image of a productive and efficient person.
These are some of the most powerful tools at your disposal for personal development and boosting productivity. Use them in a persistent manner and you'll be astonished at the results that you'll be getting. Just remember, it takes time for real changes to begin showing up, so it's your job to be persistent and apply these techniques in a consistent practice.
