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Best Self Development Books for Women in 2020 || Best Self Help Books

October 7, 2020

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I feel like reading books is becoming a forgotten art in the age of the internet. And that makes me sad.

As a kid, I used to read books all the time. But then around middle school the internet became a big thing in my little life and I began reading more random internet junk than actual legitimate literature. It’s like when I discovered Jack In The Box for the first time in college and it became my go-to food source. Fresh and healthy vegetables, be gone! Obviously, that wasn’t a great time in my life.

Now that I’m out of collage and I’m no longer being forced to read anything I don’t want to, I’ve rediscovered my love of reading for relaxation and entertainment rather than watching TV or scrolling Instagram. Funny how that works, huh?

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How To Be Productive & Healthy Working From Home || Work From Home Tips

October 7, 2020

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Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. It was originally published on March 24, 2019.

There’s serious allure in working from home. But how do you keep that allure from messing with your productivity?

Because after all, you are still working to earn an income. I’m sure I don’t need to remind you of that. If you are struggling, you’re probably feeling down enough without me harping on you. I know just how you feel.

I’ve been exactly where you perhaps are right now. You feel like you’ve got endless freedom, and the world is your oyster. Yet you feel like no progress is being made because at the end of the day, (well, during the day, actually,) you’re waffling. Flipping around from task to task, thought to thought with no plan of attack.

I am here to tell you that yes, you can be successful working from home. But yes, you do need serious self-discipline. This is my foolproof 10 step plan for being productive every single day.

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How To Get More Done Every Day || Increase Productivity

October 7, 2020

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Few things make me happier than the moment I can check off the final item on my to-do list.

If you’re reading this, I bet you either feel the same or are looking for inspiration on how you can increase productivity and get more done each day. Last week, I created a blog post discussing simple ways you can relieve stress. This post chronicles the next steps I take to make sure my productivity is up, and stays there.

This is basically my manifesto on work-at-home days. I keep all of these in mind as I work, and so when I feel overwhelmed or ineffective, I simply remind myself of the items this list. For the most part, most of the issues I run into while working have something to do with these. Just keeping a few productivity bylaws in mind has made a world of difference in my overall productivity!
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