When it comes to journaling, stationery aficionados understand that it’s not always that simple. This quick guide is for people interested in a mindful, writing experience instead of just adding another productivity chore to their day.

Productivity. Rest and Relaxation. The key players in living a harmonious life, yet finding the perfect balance is one of the hardest tasks we could set out to do. Cognitive burnout is real and can be an ever-present obstacle to our goals. The dedication we have to the grind and execution needs to be applied to our rest and renewal.

Be patient with the delays and inconveniences so common on Mondays. These are the rare moments we see our interconnectedness as the human race. We all experience exhaustion, have somewhere to go and are all racing against the same clock to get things done.  

Remember, if you ever feel crippled by your procrastination. Just start doing something and moving your body. Build the momentum of doing so you can slowly direct it to what you want to accomplish.

The perspective you choose to govern your mentality is going to govern how you perceive external events and respond to them. In short, whatever you think, becomes your reality.

Why wait until the end of the day to feel accomplished? Validate the strength within by tackling a difficult task every day. 

You have to discipline yourself to stay focused on exactly what you set out to do. You have to control your primal impulses to seek instant gratification in shallow avenues. 

Productivity requires focus, concentration, and intense attention to the task. Productivity is simple: focus your attention on performing a single task effectively and efficiently.

True spiritual growth is on the other side of understanding your impulses and reactions. If you want to stop harboring anger, you need to ask yourself: Why am I angry?

Of course, there will be days when you cannot adhere to the blocks set in your calendar. Yet, this system gives structure to your day so that you know your plan for the day and exactly how much time it is going to take to complete. 

Once you set a bare minimum, the only requirement is that you make those tasks your focus for the day. Once you’re done, you have the freedom to do what you want.

In my pursuit of high performance, I have learned that time and energy well-spent moves the needle more than a 14-hour day.