Relax physically

You have control over how physically uptight you are. Drop your shoulders right now. A relaxed body instantly relaxes the mind. And with a more relaxed mind, your world will appear brighter, more delicious.

Curiosity is valuable

Curiosity is valuable because being open to learning new things makes you more informed and well-rounded. It increases your intelligence, creativity, and problem-solving abilities and supports your efforts to stay current, connected, and innovative.

What is small is not small in itself

What is small is not small in itself, just as that which is great is not—great. A great and eternal beauty passes through the whole world, and it is distributed fairly over that which is small and that which is large; for in such important and essential matters, no injustice is to be found on earth.

The hard part is choosing

The hard part isn’t good ideas. It never has been. The hard part is choosing. The hard parts have always been the guts to choose and the will to put in the effort to bring your choice to the people who need it.

Social Rest

Spend quality time with people who energize and uplift you. Reduce the time spent with individuals who drain your energy. If you're an introvert, schedule alone time to recharge.

Take a break from worrying

An initial period of concentration—conscious, directed attention—needs to be followed by some amount of unconscious processing…the key to solving a problem is to take a break from worrying, move the problem to the back burner, and let the unwatched pot boil.

Entertain some public humiliation

Use the very human discomfort we all feel when we fall short of our promises and commitments. When we state our commitment to another human, we're more likely to complete it. We want to avoid the pain of falling short and looking sheepish come deadline day. Use that.