3 stoic rules for productivity.

“People are frugal in guarding their personal property, but as soon as it comes to squandering time they are most wasteful of the one thing in which it is right to be stingy.”

“Time is money” -Benjamin Franklin told us that earlier. We could not buy it again. If we use it in the right manner it will lead us to success.

Planning your time can make us more productive every day and help us achieve our goals in life. So take control of your time; do not let it control you! The value of time is something that everyone understands. Time is a precious commodity that we all have an equal amount of, and it is something that should not be wasted.

How can you apply the stoic rule for time management :

Block out your day in the schedule.

Stop feeling obligated to say ‘yes’ to everyone.

Minimalism allows us to focus on our priorities. “By maintaining a clutter-free environment, you’re able to increase focus and productivity thus reducing stress”.

“Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are”

Being a minimalist means you value yourself more than material things. It means making decisions based on what you need instead of getting everything you want. It does not mean the things you buy are cheap. It means they are something you need, regardless of how much they cost.

• Decluttering helps people breathe.
• Minimalism allows for refocusing.
• Less stuff equals more money.
• You have more time.
• You have more energy.

How can you apply the stoic rule for being minimalistic :

• Begin with One Aspect of Your Life.
• Determine Necessities.
• Get Rid of Excess Clutter.
• Reduce Technology Usage.
• Prioritise Relationships.
• Make a Budget..

Solitude is an essential component of your health and well-being. Being alone is what bears great ideas.

People look for retreats, in the country, by the coast, or in the hills.

There is nowhere that a person can find a more peaceful retreat than in his mind.”

Being alone and feeling lonely are two completely different things, however. Many people feel lonely even when they’re in a crowded room. And some people spend lots of time alone without ever actually feeling lonely

In fact, building more solitude in your daily life might reduce your feelings of loneliness. Solitary skills take practice if you’re not used to being alone, but over time, you can grow more comfortable with being by yourself.

How can you apply the stoic rule for Solitude :

• Daily mindfulness practice.
• Schedule time away from social media.
• Eliminate distractions while working.