5 tips to increase productivity and happiness

“When we are happy — when our mindset and mood are positive — we are smarter, more motivated, and thus more successful. Happiness is the center, and success revolves around it.” — Shawn Achor

1. Make your bed first thing in the morning

I know, I know… what a shocking tip. Whether it’s your mom, a partner, or a motivational video — at one point or another, someone told you: ‘Make your bed!’

My mom used to tell me all the time to make my bed, but it wasn’t until I moved to New York City and started living by myself that I actually started doing it. I don’t want to sound crazy when I say this, but this changed everything.

This small adjustment (& now habit) to my every day served as a catalyst for me being more productive, disciplined, and motivated. Admiral William McRaven says: “If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride, and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another,”

Yup, it’s true. Something as simple as making your bed can set you up for success and make you want to be more productive and driven.

P.s. If this doesn’t increase your productivity and make you feel accomplished, at least you’ll have a…