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90. Optimize Your Daily Routines for Success · The Kathie Owen Perspective Podcast

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  Today, we're going to talk about optimizing your routines for a great mindset.
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  So, what does that mean?
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  Think about your routines right now.
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  How do they benefit you?
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  And by optimizing them, you can make them work better to help you in your day to day life.
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  And today I'm going to give you eight tips to help you.
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  Optimize yours to make them better.
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  And let's get into the episode.
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  You're listening to the stop, the mind screw podcast.
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  I am your host, Kathie Owen.
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  I have been a certified fitness trainer and certified life coach since 2002.
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  On this channel, we talk about having a growth mindset, fitness, healthy habits, entrepreneurship, and even some Reality Transurfing.
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  So we as entrepreneurs, team members, coaches, solopreneurs, and just life in general often have a lot on our plate.
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  And it can be challenging to stay productive and focused.
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  And the very first thing we need to do is optimize our routines for efficiency.
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  A great way to optimize your routines starts with making a list.
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  Question number one.
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  How do you structure your daily habits?
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  Question number two.
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  Do you plan your day in advance?
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  Question number three, how can you combine new habits?
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  And tasks on a daily basis.
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  And question number four, can you use certain tools to help with concentration and focus?
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  And question number five.
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  What does a productive day look like in your mind?
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  I invite you to download the mind map that goes with this episode and build off of that mind map on your own.
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  Those five questions will be at the very top of the mind map.
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  So what you can do with that is you can start answering those questions and building on that and on a daily basis.
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  And that is one of the best ways.
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  First of all, to learn something new, second of all, to teach something new and third of all, to hold yourself accountable.
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  You can download that mind map at kathieowen.com/mindmap.
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  Let's get into that episode.
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  Number one, let's start with number one.
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  And it seems like this has been number one on many different occasions.
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  So it's really something to focus on and that is to set clear goals.
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  Before you even begin your day, take a few minutes to set clear SMART goals for what you want to accomplish this day.
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  A smart goal is specific.
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  It is measurable.
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  It is attainable.
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  It is relevant.
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  And it's on a timetable such as today.
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  We must keep these SMART goals relevant for one single day.
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  For example, if your big goal is to lose 15 pounds.
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  A smart goal would look like this for a single day.
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  A smart goal would look like this for a single day.
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  Specific exercise for 30 minutes today.
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  Measurable did I exercise for 30 minutes today?
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  Attainable 30 minutes is the minimum time of movement for every human being.
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  So it is attainable.
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  Relevant 30 minutes of activity will help you maintain a healthy weight.
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  And time it will happen today.
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  Number two, prioritize your tasks.
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  Once you have your goals in mind, it is helpful to make a list of the tasks that you need to complete to achieve them.
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  Then we want to prioritize those tasks.
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  Based on importance and tackle the most important tasks first.
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  One of the most important things you can do for your health is get 30 minutes of movement in per day.
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  This has proven to be helpful for your health, both mental and physical.
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  And I'd argue.
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  I would personally argue that this is the most important thing you can do in your life?
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  The perfect morning routine.
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  And my professional opinion is one that includes exercise.
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  Research shows us that early morning exercise improves the positive neurotransmitters in your brain, like dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and anandamide, these neuro-transmitters will help you have a healthy mindset all day long and, and who wouldn't want that?
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  In a nutshell, this is prioritizing your task and ensuring your stress levels will stay low for the entire day.
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  Number three, use the Pomodoro technique.
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  This is a time management method that involves breaking your work into short focused intervals.
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  Usually about 25 minutes with short breaks in between.
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  This can help you stay focused and avoid burnout.
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  This technique is helpful in ending procrastination and it will supercharge at your work day routine.
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  You'll be able to dive into deep flow-based work and create your ideal distraction, free work environment.
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  I invite you to research.
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  Technique apps on your smartphone for the best help with this method.
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  This can help you stay focused and avoid burnout.
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  And to me, that is one of the healthy habits that will help you all day long.
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  Number four.
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  Eliminate distractions.
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  Distractions can be a major productivity killer.
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  And in today's world, we have distractions everywhere.
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  I don't even probably need to tell you this, but it's kind of important to eliminate them as much as possible.
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  Eliminating distractions might mean closing unnecessary tabs on your computer, turning off your phone or working in a quiet space.
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  A simple habit of eliminating distractions may be just the thing you need to help boost your routines.
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  And the good news is eliminating distractions is very good for your mental health.
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  Number five take breaks.
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  It is important to take regular breaks to rest and recharge.
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  This too can help you stay focused and avoid burnout.
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  Why not use the Pomodoro method break.
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  And take a walk in nature.
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  This will have so many positive effects in your life.
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  For some inspiration.
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  Let me share something with you about Charles Darwin's thinking path.
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  So while working on his famous theory of evolution, Charles Darwin took a daily walk and this helps to exercise his mind and his body.
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  And he used it to think and just to observe walking the same route each day from his house through shady woods and back along private trails, he.
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  Referred to this as his thinking path.
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  Our brains and minds need to be focused on something going forward.
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  Not like this.
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  And keeping our focus forward at this kind of level.
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  So exercising and focusing forward is really good for your posture.
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  A number one, and number two, it's also good for your mind because it needs that balance of sitting at a computer.
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  And then taking that walk where you just walking and observing in nature and it gives you a great break.
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  So I want you to be thinking about where will your walking path be?
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  It will prove to be one of those good habits to get into on a regular basis.
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  And benefit you for the rest of the day, every single day.
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  Number six, reflect and adjust at the end of the day, take a few minutes to reflect on your progress.
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  What did you accomplish today?
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  What can you do differently tomorrow?
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  Use this information to adjust your goals and plan for the next day, which we will discuss next.
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  I absolutely loved the Pruning Shears of Revision Lecture from Neville Goddard.
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  I will have a link to that in the show notes in the description below.
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  And I love it for the very reason that he teaches us to reflect and adjust.
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  And he teaches us to do this in a state akin to sleep, or when our brainwaves are in theta, review it completely once, then review it and rewrite the parts of your day that were not ideal.
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  Perhaps you got reactive to something.
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  And rewrite it in your mind, how you wish it would have happened.
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  For example, let's say, um, during that day you had a meeting and you were in a state of reactivity with a fellow team member.
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  And you just did not start that meeting off on the right foot.
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  Well, at the end of the day, you can reflect on this and then rewrite it in the state akin to sleep.
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  This method affects your subconscious mind tremendously.
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  And when done often you will find the next day that others will react differently to you.
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  It is extremely powerful and I invite you to try it for yourself because that's the only way you're really going to see it to believe it.
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  It will be one of the very best things you can do in your life.
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  I'm not kidding.
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  I also like to make a gratitude list for the day and reflect on this as well.
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  And this is.
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  This is one of the good things about reflection and it helps build more positive vibes and is definitely one of the positive things to include in your day to day routines.
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  Number seven plan your next day.
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  It is always a good idea, before you end your workday, to spend a few minutes planning what you will do the next day.
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  Make a to-do list and prioritize tasks.
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  I'll say it again.
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  I love Notion for this, but you can use Asana or any other similar app.
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  Create a daily to-do list and check off what you did that day and add what needs to be done tomorrow.
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  The reason I mentioned doing this in number six in reflect and adjust is that this is a part of a solid daily routine.
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  It is a powerful way to make sure your routines are stable and that nothing can interfere and notion is a great app to keep a list of the things that help you stay on track and not procrastinate Procrastination is for those who do not have a solid daily routine.
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  I'm going to repeat that procrastination is for those who do not have a solid daily routine and that is not you or you would not be watching this episode Or listening to it.
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  Last but certainly not least is my favorite exercise.
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  It is recommended that we all get at least 30 minutes of movement in our days this is one of the best things you can do to improve your mind your body and your spirit.
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  Honestly and in my professional opinion exercise is the best part of your morning ritual.
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  Why?
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  Because exercise boosts healthy levels of brain chemicals like I mentioned earlier and will enhance your productivity and success in your day.
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  Let me repeat that and I know I say that a lot but i have to repeat the things that are so so important because it not only as a reminder to myself but also as a reminder to those that I help.
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  Exercise boosts healthy levels of your brain chemicals.
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  And will enhance your productivity, and your success in your day.
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  Now i get it early mornings may not be your thing.
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  But early morning exercise is a great way to start your day.
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  Honestly i'd rather be asleep at five 30 in the morning.
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  But ever since i left that comfort zone of sleep far behind I find my day to be successful I am in better shape than ever.And it is worth the so-called hard work of waking up an hour earlier just to feel that energy boost that I need every single day.
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  And as a certified fitness trainer for 20 plus years now and a corporate wellness director I have several blog posts on fitness and how it improves your life.
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  And be sure to check them out they will be linked in the show notes and the description.
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  And they are at www.kathiesfitblog.com.
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  And add exercise as part of your healthier routine Now is a great time to start to.
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  Yes I said now.
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  Remember the key to building a productive routine is to find what works for you.
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  And stick with it.
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  Experiment with different techniques and strategies until you find a system that you feel comfortable with and make adjustments as needed.
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  You will be among the successful people with a productive entrepreneurial routine.
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  Use the tips i listed here and you will find a positive daily routine that serves you.
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  And you'll find that stressful situation that you encountered before is long gone in your rear view mirror.
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  Here are the eight tips that help optimize your daily routines for a great mindset.
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  Number one set clear goals.
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  Number two, prioritize your tasks.
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  Number three use the pomodoro technique.
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  Number four eliminate distractions.
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  Number five take breaks.
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  Number six reflect and adjust.
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  Number seven plan your next day.
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  And my favorite number eight Exercise.
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  What will you do to make your day more productive?
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  Do you need help with any of these?
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  i'd be happy to discuss this with you.
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  Feel free to reach out to me.Or sign up for my email list and send me an email and i will Answer your questions specifically.
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  Thank you for spending part of your day with me i trust that you found this helpful And if you know someone can who can benefit from this please share it with them and until next time i will see you next time peace out and Namaste.
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  Ping!