Tip 17 – Keep Calm

For a couple of years now, this has been my saying whenever something stresses me out. First, I take a deep breath. Then, hold for a few seconds before exhaling. And finally, I say, “Keep Calm and Think Things Through.” Breathing techniques aren’t anything new. Just ask anyone practicing Hindu. Several blogs and books discuss …

Tip 16 – Don’t Hate. Appreciate

The idea of appreciating what you have now may not seem like a productivity tip at first glance, but you’d be wrong. People spend far too much time envying what others have instead of appreciating what’s in front of them. I know because I’ve done it. In my case, I listen to podcasts and sometimes …

Tip 15 – Growth is Miserable

This post will be less of a tip and more of a reflection on changes over the past year. Every year, I write a reflective post in the middle, but I’ll try to keep it in line with the theme for this challenge. After reading the reflective post I wrote last year, not much has …

Tip 14 – Changing Your Spots

We’ve touched on mindset, building mental toughness, and planning for success throughout these tips. But how do you do that without changing your spots? That is to say, developing character-forming habits. Going back to the book of Daniel as an example, Daniel developed a habit of praying three times a day (Dan. 6:10). Through repeated …

Tip 13 – Nothing Will Be Hidden

The next lesson I have to share to help improve your productivity should be sobering for any so-called Christian. This time we’re going to talk about the millennium. The millennium is something I reflect on whenever I hit rock bottom. The saints saved from this earth reign with Jesus 1000 years (Rev. 20:4-5). Then, for …

Tip 12 – Be Bold, Be Free

This post will detail another lesson I’ve learned from my walk with God. Then, I will share a few more religious tips before going back to content for a general audience. Today, I’m going to share something every Christian needs to learn. We saw it in yesterday’s post with Daniel. That is not to be …

Tip 11 – Heavenly Inspiration

Although I’ve mentioned you should read your bible in an earlier post; I do not believe I’ve stressed this topic enough. Read your bible. Let it inspire you to achieve greatness. Many inspiring passages and stories should linger on your mind as you go about your day. So today, I’ll cheat a bit by using …

Tip 10 – Giving Your Best Efforts

Once again, we are followers of an extraordinary God. An intelligent God who tells us events decades or even centuries before it comes to pass. We must lay everything at His feet. He knows the best course of action for our lives and what will bring us true happiness. Listen and observe. God will tell …

Tip 9 – Be a Blessing

As I stated before, I was not fond of many things about myself growing up. The way I thought back then was abysmal. My mindset coming into the Christian church was unbecoming. So many of my thoughts were self-loathing and self-centered. This way of thinking cannot consume you as it did me. Self-harmful thoughts will …

Tip 8 – Rest

Although it’s a happy coincidence, publishing this post on the Sabbath wasn’t planned. Saturday, the day of rest. You can’t work yourself to exhaustion and expect to be okay. It would be best if you took a moment to rest. When you’re in the middle of a project, and you hit a wall, take a …