Today we'll be discussing the challenges and psychological obstacles that face entrepreneurs like you and me. Lately I've learned a few strategies that have helped me overcome some of these challenges--here's a preview of a few of the topics covered in today's episode:
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How to trick your brain into lowering your stress level and feeling more productive
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How to start waking up earlier and boosting your morning productivity
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The basic ideas behind meditation, and how it can help you focus, be more confident, and be more productive
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2 tools you can use to block out distractions like social media sites
To hear the episode, click play below or download in iTunes.
Links referenced during the show:
Tools
- Inbox Pause - Put your Gmail inbox on pause to avoid distractions while you work
- Anti-Social - Temporarily block distracting sites to remove the temptation to binge on Facebook and Pinterest ;)
Blog articles referenced
- 10 Benefits of Rising Early, and How to Do It
- Meditation for Beginners: 20 Practical Tips for Quieting the Mind
Other resources
- Mindfulness (Wikipedia)
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction (Wikipedia)
- How to do mindfulness meditation
- Meditation: The Most Fundamental Habit