Tag: sleep
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3 Steps to Hack Productivity
Productivity is not as simple as exercising willpower or working longer and harder. Most of us are beginning to embrace the ideas of working smarter and aligning ourselves with our true passion. But this is just the beginning. This article introduces three powerful productivity hacks that will help you maximize productivity and live the lifestyle of your dreams. 1. Environment Our mental, emotional,…
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Brain uses sleep to wash away waste toxins
The brain uses sleep to wash away the waste toxins built up during a hard day’s thinking. Brain cells shrink during sleep to open up the gaps between neurons and allow fluid to wash the brain clean. “The brain only has limited energy at its disposal and it appears that it must choose between two…
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We must be willing to let go | Joseph Campbell
“We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell It’s important to believe that you deserve the life about which you dream. If you’re a creature of habit, be sure to include learning, planning and actions towards…
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Thomas S. Murphy | Success Advice from Successful People
Former CEO, Capital Cities/ABC I got two pieces of advice I have always remembered. The first was from my father, Charles E. Murphy, who was a justice of the New York State Supreme Court. It was a point about ethics. He said, “Doing the wrong thing is not worth the loss of one night’s good…
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10 Sure Ways To Achieve Unhappiness
Unfortunately and sadly, unhappiness seems far more widespread, accessible and achievable than it’s positive counterpart, happiness. We are told that happiness is a choice; that we have the power to simply make the choice to be happy and live a happy life. Why does this seem so difficult for most? Do you know how to…
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An Old Man Finds Gratitude on a Thursday Morning
I’ve woken to reflect on 1,000 wakeful worries that pulled me fully once from bed to write and share my struggles. This morning, I’m unable to conjure a single one. It’s 5am and all is well in the world and I have only feelings of gratitude. I’ve said dozens of times over the last few…