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Effects of music on productivity  • Listening to music with lyrics is distracting for most people. It’s best to avoid it when working on tasks that require focus or the learning of new information.  • Listening to music with lyrics may help people working on repetitive or mundane tasks.  • Classical or rock music allows people to identify numbers more quickly and accurately.  • Ambient noise, or ambient music, at about 70 decibels can be the best kind of music for work productivity. But increasing it over 85 decibels hurts creativity.  • Searching for the right artist can detract from workplace productivity but, once you know what works for you, music can become a tool for near-instant concentration. Music and the brain Music has a real impact on human emotions and perception. Music activates different areas of the brain in different people, but there are general brain and mood patterns revealed by music research. For the most part, resea...

5 elements of effective thinking  • Understand deeply : Be brutally honest about what you know and don’t know. Then see what’s missing, identify the gaps, and fill them in.  • Make mistakes: Mistakes are great teachers; they highlight unforeseen opportunities and holes in your understanding.  • Raise questions: Constantly create questions to clarify and extend your understanding.   • Follow the flow of ideas: Look back to see where ideas came from and then look ahead to discover where those ideas may lead.  • Change:You  can always improve, grow, and extract more out of your education, yourself, and the way you live your life.

Decompress from your day The brain is preparing for sleep about two hours before our actual bedtime. That waking system has to slowly come down to allow the sleep system to take over.                 Set an alarm an hour to two prior to your expected bedtime to remind you to wind down from the day. Do something you truly enjoy and find relaxing. Don’t wind down with your gadgets If you do decide to catch up on your favorite show, don’t do it on your computer or tablet. Even just a few seconds of exposure from a blue light-emitting device an hour before bed can disrupt the melatonin rhythm, a rhythm that is so critical to helping us fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up feeling refreshed. Eat a light, pre-bedtime snack In our perpetually dieting world, it’s not uncommon to lie in bed hungry, but not wanting to eat in an effort to save calories. However, hunger is stimulating and fragments sleep. Eating a light carbohydrate or protein snack prior to ...

Borrow Wisely:- Warren Buffett advises against excessive borrowing, such as credit card debt or unnecessary loans.  Some experts divide borrowing money into "good debt" and "bad debt."  • Good debt is investing in your long-term future, such as a mortgage or student loan. Ideally, it should not have a negative impact on your finances.  • Bad debt drains your finances with no prospect for future growth. Pay Yourself First:  Prioritise your savings, not saving what is left after spending. When budgeting, consider what is necessary to cover your basic needs, then figure out how much you want to save. The leftover is spending money. If it helps, think of your savings and investments as a monthly expense. Don't Underestimate Your Money Habits Many people fall into bad money habits and don't realize it until their habits become hard to manage. If you want to change your habit, start by breaking it down. ...

Depression in the era of infinite possibilities: Although we are currently experiencing the highest living standards in the history of mankind:  • Depression rates are constantly rising in the US since the mid-1930s.  • Approximately 40 million American adults are dealing with anxiety disorder.  • Over 600,000 children of 5 and under are on some type of psychiatric drug in the US.  Depression and anxiety According to the existential psychologist, Rollo May:  • “Depression is the inability to construct a future.”  • "Anxiety comes from "not being able to know the world you’re in, not being able to orient yourself in your own existence.” “Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does.”                               - Jean-Paul Sartre Living with purpose and vitality  • Let go of the idea of how your life is "...

  Treat Others With Respect George Washington was a man of exceptional integrity who carried himself with dignity and self-confidence and was excessively loved among the masses. Whoever you’re talking to, treat them equally with respect and warmth. Little gestures like these go a long way in defining your character and impact the effectiveness of your role as a leader. Always do The Right Thing Great leaders do the right thing even when no one’s watching. In the times of pseudo-leadership, it’s not hard to spot an authentic leader - someone who is fair, smart, and empathetic, likeMartin Luther King Jr A true leader never shies away from voicing his opinions, breaking stereotypes, and doing the right thing - not just once but every single time. You Need Other People To Succeed Richard Branson knew that great things in business are never done by one person, they are done by teams. Branson aims to find the best candidate for a job, give them enough ...