The document lists 10 toxic mental habits that prevent productivity: 1) having unrealistic goals or standards, 2) being a stubborn perfectionist, 3) taking things too personally, 4) gossiping, 5) saying yes when you should say no, 6) being jealous of others, 7) making emotional decisions, 8) keeping your phone by your bed, 9) fearing failure, and 10) putting off tough tasks. It provides a solution for each habit, such as analyzing goals for achievability, accepting flaws, and shutting down gossip. The overall message is to avoid these habits in order to lead a more productive life.
8. SOLUTION
Always remember that what others say
and do is a reflection on them, not you.
If someone around you is constantly
hurting you, it’s probably time to cut
them out of your life.
15. “WANT TO BECOME A LEADER
WHO GETS THINGS DONE? IF YES,
THEN STOP USING EMAIL TO
MANAGE WORK AND
SWITCH TO PROOFHUB.”
16. YOU ARE AN
EMOTIONAL
DECISION MAKER
Makes you miserable, also
makes it harder to get ahead
in your career and reach your
goals.
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17. SOLUTION
It is okay to sympathize with someone,
to even empathize with them, but when
it comes to deciding what is right for
your business you have to be blunt!
18. KEEPING YOUR
PHONE NEXT TO
YOUR BED
Damage vision and suppress
production of melatonin, a
hormone that helps regulate
the sleep cycle.
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19. SOLUTION
The best thing you can do is to avoid
your mobile after dinner. Turn off the
sounds or notifications.
20. YOU ARE AFRAID TO
FAIL
If you think of failure as a spot
on your reputation, you will
never go out of the box to try
something innovative.
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21. SOLUTION
Always make a habit to look at failure as
an opportunity to learn something new
you can be sure to achieve more than
you ever expected.
22. PUTTING OFF TOUGH
TASKS
Start off your day by
completing easy tasks and
leave the more difficult work
for later.
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23. SOLUTION
People have a limited amount of
willpower that decreases throughout
the day. That being the case, it's best to
get your hardest, most important tasks
done at the beginning of the day.
24. “WANT TO BECOME A LEADER WHO
GETS THINGS DONE?
START USING PROOFHUB.”