1. Multitasking
Studies have shown time and time again that multitasking makes you LESS productive.
Multitasking is actually a myth.
It should be named "Task Switching" because the human brain is incapable of focusing on two things simultaneously.
2. Checking your phone when you wake up
Our brains are not built to switch from "asleep" to "wide awake" instantly.
The blue light from your phone floods your brain with cortisol (stress hormone) and puts you in a state of "fight-or-flight" seconds after waking.
3. Not having a bedtime routine.
Most often than not, poor bedtime routine = poor sleep.
Sleep deprivation impairs our reflexes, decision making, and ability to learn.
A higher level of sleep deprivation can even cause similar effects to .08% blood alcohol level.
4. Not turning off notifications
Your ability to focus will largely dictate how much you can get done in a day.
As soon as you turn on unnecessary notifications, you've willfully given up control of your focus by inviting outside distractions to disrupt your workflow.
5. Drinking coffee more than water
Don't get me wrong, I f*cking love coffee.
But i make a point to drink at least two glasses of water for every cup of coffee i drink.
Even mild dehydration has been shown to have profound negative effects on your mental capabilities.
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