Put down the Kindle! We\u2019re talking about an honest to goodness paper book here. A Kindle emits the same kind of light that disrupts our sleep before we have even attempted to fall for it. A physical book not only produces no light whatsoever, but a. smells better than most things \u2013 is there anything better than opening a book and smelling the pages? and b. it reduces stress significantly. Microsoft CEO Bill Gates can find time to read before bed \u2013 if he can find the time, you sure as punch can too. The data on the matter of books before bed: takes 10 minutes less to fall asleep and reduces stress by around 68%.<\/p>\n

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Write it all down.<\/h2>\n

Writing down your thoughts and reflections at the end of the day makes you a much more productive employee, according to Harvard Business Review. The reason for this increase in productivity comes from you reviewing your day on your own, learning from the events of the day, coupled with writing down anything and everything that was good or bad throughout the day, thus releasing tension.<\/p>\n

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Since you are already writing, jot down your to-dos for the following day \u2013 plan it all out for yourself. Look over your schedule for the following day, and write down objectives and prioritize them based on their level of importance. Planning it all out helps reduce feeling overwhelmed or anxious about work.<\/p>\n

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