I’m terrible at saving money, I hate studying personal finance, and I tend to have a “carpe diem” mentality when it comes to buying the things I want. Fortunately, a few automated savings apps gave me a stronger hold on my money by doing most of the hard stuff for me.
Some of us like to blend in, fit in and feel like we belong to a bigger part of something, the rest of us, not so much. Some of us could not care any less if we belonged or fit in anywhere. In our world, we fit perfectly and that’s really all that matters. Being authentic takes time. Some of us are naturally authentic while for some, it is something that eventually happens after years of learning, growing, evolving and sometimes, not putting up with anyone’s bullshit anymore.
Authentic people are a rare and beautiful bunch. There are some things they do so differently and quite often mistaken for arrogant or conceited, maybe even full of themselves. Such is not the case at all. They just got their stuff together is all. So what are some of the things that truly authentic people do?
If there is a cause they firmly believe in, they will stand alone if they have to. They don’t care if no one will support them or stand with them. They don’t even care if people laugh at them or ridicule them. They don’t care one bit. If it’s something they support strongly, they’ll be there, alone if necessary.
Don’t expect any sugar coating opinions or debates from the authentic person. They will tell it like it is. They have a strong voice, they have an opinion and they aren’t afraid to show and use both. They aren’t trying to be bold or ignorant, they just have something pretty serious to say.
They don’t even bother wasting time on small or narrowed minded people. There is no time to be wasted on fake people. Authentic people will either repel people or draw them in. Only another authentic person will totally understand them anyway.
That’s a serious thing and they listen to and pay attention to theirs always. It isn’t anything to be ignored and they never will. They know their intuition is always spot on and ignoring it comes with serious consequences. They listen to their gut and encourage others to do so as well.
This is their time to hang out wit h themselves, listen to the music they love, just be themselves, alone and enjoying their own company. They don’t always have to be around people and even in a relationship, they still expect so me alone time. They appreciate it and give it back. And they aren’t afraid of being alone.
They know when it’s completely necessary to do this. Some people just don’t fit into our lives for whatever reason and they won’t waste time with people who are fake or not mentally stimulating enough. They will keep their circle small because quality friendships are far more important than the quantity.
Ever. They rarely apologize for who they are or why they are the way they are. They are completely and totally comfortable in their own skin and make no apologies if they feel someone is shocked, put off or uncomfortable. They are who they are and you will either love them or hate them but one thing is for certain, if you don’t accept them for who they are , they could not care less.
They will wear what they want, when they want without inhibitions. Whether it be flowers in their hair, striped leggings, headbands and dreadlocks, they stay true to their style and fashion sense (even though some of us think their fashion is way out there) and wear it with pride. They love who they are and aren’t afraid to let people know.
You could say the authentic person is a free spirit. A lover, giver, fighter, advocate, charmer or whatever else but one thing remains true, they are who they are, unapologetically.
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Do you suffer from clutter? Having a hard time focusing? There’s a link between clutter and lack of focus, which means a lack of productivity.
You’re now bombarded with more stimulus than the human brain has ever had to deal with before. The internet is chock full of information, entertainment, ‘infotainment’, invitations, ads, top tens, top twenties, top one-hundreds. Your life is full of work, family, friends, events. Your mind is reeling with all the intake.
And that’s just the mental clutter. If you’re busy, the physical clutter, the mess, can stack up. The two compliment each other. The more physical clutter, the more mental clutter. In fact, researchers from Princeton University found that clutter negatively affects your ability to focus and process information. This, then, creates stress.
Take the following steps toward eliminating clutter. You’ll thank yourself and your productivity will benefit.
Spring cleaning isn’t just the typical tidy-up-and-call-it-good project. It’s a thorough declutter job that will leave you feeling refreshed, no matter what season it is. Here are some spring cleaning tips to get you started:
Store or get rid of what you don’t need. Your home is where you start and end your day. Decluttering your home is highly necessarily for decluttering your life and improving productivity.
If you lack motivation, making the effort to declutter can be really tough. You can tell yourself, ‘I need to be more productive’, but in what way is that a motivator? Try thinking about it, and acting on it, in terms of doing good for others. Here are some tips on how to declutter and do good:
And, donating other items that are in decent shape to thrift stores and homeless shelters is a fantastic way to do good while you declutter
Designate a drawer or cabinet for items that normally sit out because you use them frequently. Get a mini file cabinet for important papers. Organize for easy access. As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind. If things you’ll need later aren’t in your visual field now, you won’t focus on them until when you need them.
A cluttered workspace is a huge problem when it comes to productivity. That goes for your email inbox as well as your desk. For the email inbox, setup a pending folder for messages you can’t get to right away, but you know you’ll need to get to them later. You may receive messages that aren’t spam, but you don’t necessarily need to read them. Create a filter for these.
As far as the physical workspace goes, use the beginning of each day to throw away things you don’t need, categorize papers you do need, and organize. Create applicable folders, such as the pending folder. At the end of the day you’re probably tired and eager to go home. That’s why it’s important to clean up and organize at the beginning. If you do it at the end, you may go home and think about work more, which is what we’re trying to avoid.
While cleaning your house, you may discover there’s just a lot more junk than you know what to do with. For a while you’ve been ‘shoving things under the rug’—throwing them in your garage or shed, or anywhere you don’t have to think about them. This could require a trip to the landfill. If you don’t have time, there are junk removal services. But then again, not having time is part of what I’m writing about dealing with here.
This is a tough one. The cluttered life is oftentimes marked by rushing around to attend every event, to appease all the people around you, to keep yourself entertained. It’s time to narrow it down. What’s most important to you? When you’re working on your focus, do just that.
Focus only on what’s necessary and what’s most important, such as family gatherings, dates, and quality time with friends. Keep a log-book with A, B, and C priority levels, in which you include times and dates for appointments.
Focus on work on while you’re at work. Focus on your relationships outside of work. Those relationships will benefit because you’re working on yourself.
Mindfulness is the ultimate way to declutter your thoughts. Above, I recommended keeping a log-book. That’s so you can file away appointments and not think about them until you’re there. While you’re doing something, practice mindfulness and appreciation. This is the act of observing your own thoughts without judgment. It’s the act of observing what’s happening around you.
If you don’t judge your thoughts and feelings about what’s happening, you’re not anxious. And, certain thoughts and feelings don’t stick around in a whirlpool of emotion, because you’ve categorized them objectively. Start by simply feeling the textures and sensual attributes of objects. Notice your thoughts about them. Categorize your thoughts, decide what to act on, what not to act on, and move on.
Daniel Matthews is a widely published writer on the web with a passion for philosophy and empowerment. You can find him Twitter and LinkedIn.
You’ve read 7 Ways to Declutter Your Life and Improve Your Focus, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you’ve enjoyed this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
You’re reading 7 Ways to Declutter Your Life and Improve Your Focus, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you’re enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
Do you suffer from clutter? Having a hard time focusing? There’s a link between clutter and lack of focus, which means a lack of productivity.
You’re now bombarded with more stimulus than the human brain has ever had to deal with before. The internet is chock full of information, entertainment, ‘infotainment’, invitations, ads, top tens, top twenties, top one-hundreds. Your life is full of work, family, friends, events. Your mind is reeling with all the intake.
And that’s just the mental clutter. If you’re busy, the physical clutter, the mess, can stack up. The two compliment each other. The more physical clutter, the more mental clutter. In fact, researchers from Princeton University found that clutter negatively affects your ability to focus and process information. This, then, creates stress.
Take the following steps toward eliminating clutter. You’ll thank yourself and your productivity will benefit.
Spring cleaning isn’t just the typical tidy-up-and-call-it-good project. It’s a thorough declutter job that will leave you feeling refreshed, no matter what season it is. Here are some spring cleaning tips to get you started:
Store or get rid of what you don’t need. Your home is where you start and end your day. Decluttering your home is highly necessarily for decluttering your life and improving productivity.
If you lack motivation, making the effort to declutter can be really tough. You can tell yourself, ‘I need to be more productive’, but in what way is that a motivator? Try thinking about it, and acting on it, in terms of doing good for others. Here are some tips on how to declutter and do good:
And, donating other items that are in decent shape to thrift stores and homeless shelters is a fantastic way to do good while you declutter
Designate a drawer or cabinet for items that normally sit out because you use them frequently. Get a mini file cabinet for important papers. Organize for easy access. As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind. If things you’ll need later aren’t in your visual field now, you won’t focus on them until when you need them.
A cluttered workspace is a huge problem when it comes to productivity. That goes for your email inbox as well as your desk. For the email inbox, setup a pending folder for messages you can’t get to right away, but you know you’ll need to get to them later. You may receive messages that aren’t spam, but you don’t necessarily need to read them. Create a filter for these.
As far as the physical workspace goes, use the beginning of each day to throw away things you don’t need, categorize papers you do need, and organize. Create applicable folders, such as the pending folder. At the end of the day you’re probably tired and eager to go home. That’s why it’s important to clean up and organize at the beginning. If you do it at the end, you may go home and think about work more, which is what we’re trying to avoid.
While cleaning your house, you may discover there’s just a lot more junk than you know what to do with. For a while you’ve been ‘shoving things under the rug’—throwing them in your garage or shed, or anywhere you don’t have to think about them. This could require a trip to the landfill. If you don’t have time, there are junk removal services. But then again, not having time is part of what I’m writing about dealing with here.
This is a tough one. The cluttered life is oftentimes marked by rushing around to attend every event, to appease all the people around you, to keep yourself entertained. It’s time to narrow it down. What’s most important to you? When you’re working on your focus, do just that.
Focus only on what’s necessary and what’s most important, such as family gatherings, dates, and quality time with friends. Keep a log-book with A, B, and C priority levels, in which you include times and dates for appointments.
Focus on work on while you’re at work. Focus on your relationships outside of work. Those relationships will benefit because you’re working on yourself.
Mindfulness is the ultimate way to declutter your thoughts. Above, I recommended keeping a log-book. That’s so you can file away appointments and not think about them until you’re there. While you’re doing something, practice mindfulness and appreciation. This is the act of observing your own thoughts without judgment. It’s the act of observing what’s happening around you.
If you don’t judge your thoughts and feelings about what’s happening, you’re not anxious. And, certain thoughts and feelings don’t stick around in a whirlpool of emotion, because you’ve categorized them objectively. Start by simply feeling the textures and sensual attributes of objects. Notice your thoughts about them. Categorize your thoughts, decide what to act on, what not to act on, and move on.
Daniel Matthews is a widely published writer on the web with a passion for philosophy and empowerment. You can find him Twitter and LinkedIn.
You’ve read 7 Ways to Declutter Your Life and Improve Your Focus, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you’ve enjoyed this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
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