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To Accomplish Great Things We Must Dream and Believe
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe — Anatole France”
This quotation by turn-of-the-century French poet Anatole France reminds me that I need to make space in my life for dreams. That no matter what I want to accomplish, I must start with the impossible and believe it is possible.
As you create a plan for yourself, make time to dream.
And above all else, believe in your plan and yourself!
Learning to Incorporate Boredom Into Your Day
Researchers believe that there are different types of boredom that people experience and not all of them can help lead you to be more creative or productive. Indifferent and calibrating boredom can help you recharge your brain and allow you to rest from making decisions after decisions. Below are three ways to incorporate boredom into your day.
Choose the right activities
“Everyone has those boring, repetitive work tasks, but they’re not all created equal. For example, building a pivot table and analyzing the data can be tedious, but it requires a high level of focus and mental energy. On the other hand, stuffing envelopes for a marketing event or organizing the…