The connection between Productivity and Happiness

An episode of the Better Life, Better Business podcast, hosted by Christoph Nauer, titled "The connection between Productivity and Happiness" was published on May 22, 2020 and runs 21 minutes.

May 22, 2020 ·21m · Better Life, Better Business

Summary

Possible definition of “optimism” can be: generally having a positive and constructive approach to life, usually happy, content, full of energy Optimistic People: -  Constructive and effective with their time -  Get tools needed to be successful, -  Always looking for ways to improve, who can help, what do I need to become better -  Laser sharp focus unwavering focus leads to action, taking action changes things, action is needed to achieve goals To take massive action you need to be organized The more organized with time, the more action you take, get more done, focus on task completion not perfection, leads to goal achievement -  Lots of people busy all day but accomplish little, hamster wheel, unhappy, frustrated, disappointed, leads to negative self talk, working on low value task -  As such, critical task left undone -  Task undone would make big difference in business if done -  Talked about this last time: focus on 20% vital leads to 80% results Productive people different: do not procrastinate on high value tasks, complete them first, even if hard and complex because payoff much better Fact: optimism is learned trait, just like time management https://balance6.biz/time-management/what-is-time-management/, it is something we can learn, however, it takes effort, concentration and discipline, adopt qualities of optimist, this will increase productivity and positivity, to become optimist, we have to learn to think like one eliminate negativity from life as much as possible, surround yourself with positive people 4 behaviors of optimistic people -  1. Think and talk about goals: think and talk about what you want and how to get it -  2. Look for good in every person, law of attraction Practice positivity, focus and count your blessings not curses, look for good in every person and situation, learn from mistakes, set-backs, problems, see opportunity, there’s valuable lesson in every setback -  3. Feed your mind with positive material (book: power of positive thinking), always expect best, expect success, keep trying new things -  4. Reap the power of rewards: optimists understand this that’s why they are productive and positive give yourself rewards, rewards motivate, motivation leads to action, action changes things, get things done,  if I do this 5 times, I get …, set up reward structure, link new habit with reward, soon subconscious mind wants reward Quote by Brian Tracy : You are internally impelled or motivated to engage in the habit because your subconscious mind wants the reward. https://balance6.biz/ #ChristophNauer #Balance6 #smallbusiness #entrepreneurs #timemanagement #businesscoaching #business #professionals #relationship #money #health #selfcare#productivity #coaching #consulting #mentoring #teambuilding #leadership

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