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Everywhere you look, people are trying to get more done in less time. Productivity tips, books like Get Things Done and the 4-Hour Workweek litter our libraries, and productivity tools like lists, diaries and intense calendars to ensure we do more. The problem is, despite our organization, we still tend to be less productive than we’d like to. Below are a few additional things you can do right away to achieve maximum productivity. (more…)

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Next to eating well, sleeping well is essential for your body’s functioning. However, even if you think you sleep the right number of hours, your sleep may be so interrupted and so fitful that you don’t get the full benefit of a good night’s rest. If you suffer from bags under your eyes and find yourself battling lethargy, you may not be getting as good a night’s sleep as you think you are. (more…)

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Few people like waking up early, but after carefully coaching your body, you can begin to rise at the crack of dawn with some very noticeable benefits. Your body and its internal clock are by far one of the easiest things to train if you persevere. While you’re no doubt a sceptic, below are three good reasons for waking up as early as 4:30 am every day. Yes, 4:30 am. (more…)

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A night without restful sleep has many knock-on effects. Bags under the eyes have never looked sexy, the crankiness that accompanies a lack of sleep is unbecoming, and it doesn’t do your health or digestive system much good either. The occasional sleepless night is okay, but if it’s a regular occurrence, then you certainly have a problem on your hands. Here are some tips on curing fitful sleep. (more…)

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Everyone wants a good excuse for sleeping in over the weekend, and now scientists have just provided one. A recent study has shown the benefits of a weekend lie-in to catch up on sleep missed during the week. The bad news is that the extra sleep is too little, too late for some of the brain’s functions – but extra sleep can work significantly to improve alertness – sounds like reason enough for another hour or two in bed. (more…)