Hey you … yeah you! With this episode we’re lighting a little tiny fire under you to spend an extra 10 minutes doing something active. Obviously that has health benefits, but it also improves your productivity
How does exercise improve your productivity?
* Regular exercise changes the brain to improve memory, thinking skills – it actually physically changes your brain, increasing the size of parts of the brain the control thinking, learning, and memory.
* Researchers at Stanford University found that there was a direct correlation between walking and creativity.
* These brain changes resulted in an improved ability to
* imagine the future and think creatively
* concentrate
* have sharper memories
* learn faster
* prolong mental stamina
* lower stress
Got your attention yet?
With just a tiny investment of time and effort you could be more productive in your creative business.
Aim to do 10 minutes more exercise per week. You don’t have to hit the gym like a madwoman – although that’s cool if you do – walking is great. Yard work is great. Just get your heart rate up, and keep adding more.
Finally, if you need a cheerleader just ask … I’ll be that for you. Send me an email or comment below!
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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
* how exercise impacts your brain
* how businesses are considering exercise a crucial part of their employees’ job
* how little it takes to gain productivity benefits from exercise
Links
* Regular Exercise Is Part Of Your Job – https://hbr.org/2014/10/regular-exercise-is-part-of-your-job
* Regular exercise changes the brain to improve memory, thinking skills – https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-memory-thinking-skills-201404097110
* Get Moving: Working (Out) Your Way To Intense Productivity – https://www.business.com/articles/working-out-your-way-to-intense-productivity/
* Exercise might be more than good for your brain — it could make you more creative as well – https://www.businessinsider.com/exercise-benefits-brain-creativity-stress-2016-11
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