The POWER of Taking Notes!

Really organized people are not born organized, they have to cultivate healthy habits, which then help them to stay organized. Write Things Down. ... Make Schedules and Deadlines. ... Don't Procrastinate. ...

There are several reasons why taking written notes is important: Help you emphasize the key points and get them clear in your own mind. Help you engage with the content at a deeper level in a meeting, lecture or event and not lose concentration. Help you to make links between related thoughts and ideas.

Do less. This is my favorite productivity tip, as long-time readers know — simplify your schedule by doing fewer things but focusing on the important things. Focus on one project and get it done. Instead of juggling a large number of projects, set aside a block of time to do one project until completion. Learn to say no. This is crucial if you want to have a simplified schedule. Don’t watch too much TV. I personally have wasted entire days watching TV, so I know what a big time-hole television can be.

Positive self-talk makes you feel good about yourself and the things that are going on in your life. It's like having an optimistic voice in your head that always looks on the bright side.

Don’t have to wait for a ‘new year’ to make changes. Even if we ‘shortchange’ ourselves by giving up early on our New Year’s resolutions, if they are important to us, it means we can start a New Year every day of the year. There is an expression that says “this is the first day of the rest of our lives”. Make each day, that first day.

Having a positive attitude means being optimistic about situations, interactions, and yourself. People with positive attitudes can remain hopeful and see the best even in difficult situations. Remember you become and get what you think about most of the time.