A huge bonus of learning persuasion is that we gain the ability to persuade ourselves. This enables us to easily accomplish whatever we attempt.

However, we must set the stage for productivity and there are a number of things we can do to increase our capacity to achieve. These are simple, practical, and sometimes elusive activities and mindsets that come easily for some and are more of a challenge for others. With persistence, comes progress. I promise.

The first one is easy (though sometimes time constraints don't allow for it), and that is getting enough sleep. Sleep allows our brains and cells to recharge, repairing, rejuvenating and cleansing our minds and bodies.

In terms of maximizing your productivity, think about your own internal rhythms and when you get the most done. Are you an 'early to bed, early to rise' full of energy in the mornings type of person? If so, try adding ten or twenty minutes to your morning by going to sleep a little earlier. Conversely, if you're a night owl, determine when you are at your peak in terms of getting things done.

Proper nutrition and exercise may seem like time consumers, but they actually don't take as long as you think they do AND even if they did, the time investment is so worth it. Sure, it takes some intention to eat right. It takes that conversation with your other than conscious mind to help keep you on track. And exercise is hard and it's so much easier to sit on the couch or lay by the side of the pool, but even 20 minutes of exercise a day is beneficial. I know you have 20 minutes that you can spend.

As creatures of habit, we do the next step instinctually. Creating a routine helps with both starting a new, healthy habit and eliminating an old, unhelpful habit. Success comes about as a result of your intention. We've all been in ruts and know that they have a negative frame attached to them. I'm not suggesting we all get ourselves in ruts where we can't see the forest for the trees. I am suggesting that we learn to do certain things without thinking--like taking your vitamins or starting the day out with a light and sound session, or working on your universes or expressing gratitude for the good things that come to you. These are all routines that have a positive impact on us.

And lastly, creating stress free situations and environments is crucial. Even if your work requires a certain amount of stress, if you're constantly under deadlines you have got to make sure there are places in your life when you can simply decompress. Sleep is not enough when it comes to decompressing either, so there has to be a hobby or meditative state or prayer or quiet time or time in nature, playing golf, playing cards with the grandkids. . .whatever pleases you--in order to unwind.

Incorporating these five steps into your life will boost your productivity, not to mention your health, well being, and peace of mind.

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Kenrick Cleveland teaches strategies to earn the business of wealthy prospects using persuasion. He runs public and private seminars and offers home study courses and coaching programs in persuasion strategies.