1. Helpful video I watched this week…
Our attention is being pulled in a million different directions. And our cell phones make it that much easier to constantly be distracted. Being more present is a worthy goal these days. Author Daniel Pink shares five steps that will improve your attention span. I’ve read a few of his books, and he has a great way of conveying useful information. The video is only about 4 minutes long. I watched it a few times. I really liked what he had to say. I REALLY liked Step #5… Reconnect attention to meaning. Asking why does this matter?… who benefits?… bolsters the purpose of the work you’re trying to engage in… thus helping you to get going… and stay going. “Purpose fuels persistence.” Watch that video below.
2. Wellness tip…
Sleep is SUPER important! There are many tips to help ensure better, deeper, higher-quality sleep. Here are the basics…
- The room should be COMPLETELY dark.
- The temperature should be cooler (63-65 degrees).
- Avoid bright lights and phones for at least an hour before going to bed.
- Avoid eating for 3 hours before going to bed.
- I heard a sleep expert on a podcast this week and, according to him, the number one thing to ensure the best sleep possible is to wake up at the same time every day. I learned that there is something called the Melatonin Phase Response Curve, which describes the fact that when light hits the back of your retina in the morning upon waking, your melatonin cycle is set for the next 14 hours–meaning that 14 hours after you wake up, your brain will start to prepare for sleep. Maintaining the same sleep cycle is powerful, and, according to him, getting up at the same time each day is much more impactful than going to bed at the same time each day. So… this is one that I will be working on in the future.
Make better sleep a priority!
3. Quote I love…
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou
