Try a Second Minute - A Key Idea to Boost Your Productivity

Everyone knows that it's important to take a second to compliment yourself. We are constantly bombarded with messages from others that tell us we're stupid, worthless, or that our lives are nothing special because of something we've done or said. When you start thinking negatively about yourself, you close off the doors to possibility. It is possible to have a negative impact on your world and your life, but you have to realize that the world would be so much different if you were positive all the time. Take another minute each day to tell yourself something good about yourself.


Did you know that your world could use a little boost? Chances are it's time for you to take another minute and reflect on how you can improve on some aspect of your life. Maybe you don't feel like going out, or you always end up finding yourself in the kitchen mumbling under your breath. Don't worry; these are just a few symptoms of how you're dragging yourself down.

If this is what's happening in your life, it is time to take action. Take another fifteen minutes, or as long as you need, to think about what you want to improve on. What would you love to do more of? Do you enjoy giving speeches? Start writing articles now, so when you're out on a speaking event, you'll be ready to give an impromptu speech that will amaze your audience and have them talking about you for weeks to come.

Are you feeling tired and run-down after being on your feet all day? It's OK to take another minute and stretch out. If you are feeling particularly energetic and at-the-go, try taking a short walk around your neighborhood. Not only does this rejuvenate your body, but it puts the spring in your step and gets your heart pumping.

You may think that getting dressed for work means running out to the closet, pulling out your old clothes and doing your daily double-check. But did you also realize that you could save money by washing clothes at home instead of heading out to purchase new ones? Did you know that you could save even more by drying them yourself? With the air conditioning being turned up high, there is no need to spend more than ten minutes drying off your clothing. This is good news for those who have a hard time dousing themselves with water.

Did you know that taking a minute to read the newspaper can give you extra hours of sleep? Yes! While you are reading the paper, close your eyes and practice deep breathing. This exercise can help to relax you and help you sleep deeper. Take another minute to read the paper and see how much better you can get night sleep!

We all need a little extra time for ourselves now and then. Most of us don't have extra time to just sit back, relax and take a break from our everyday hustle bustle. Every second of wasted time is a second that could have been better spent. So why not make the most of this time? Take a minute and read a good book or go out and practice some deep breathing exercises.

There are several more ways in which you can learn to take another minute and save it for yourself. All it takes is a little creativity and a willingness to be disciplined. In time, these little time-wasters will add up to big savings. Don't wait until it is too late.

So next time you find yourself trying to multi task, just take a second and try to do one thing at a time. If you only have a few minutes to kill, try something that does not require a lot of focus. If you feel you have had enough of reading, try something else. And if you feel you have had enough of studying, then try another one! You will be amazed at the difference it can make to your day!

Even if you do not believe it at first, after a while you will find that you are actually more productive and efficient when you set aside a small amount of your precious time to read a good book or try a deeper breath exercise. This little bit of extra time will pay off in spades when the day gets done. It will give you extra energy to enjoy the day. More energy to deal with whatever comes your way.


So next time you find yourself trying to multi task, just take a second, try and do one thing at a time. Maybe you'll even learn something you didn't know before. And that will make the rest of your time so much easier.