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Small cogs but Prime movers of productivity!<\/span><\/h2>\n

Listening to music seems like a lost habit! As I began working today, spontaneously I put on some music, Ilayaraja’s melodies and with a bang recognized how soothing & elevating music can be. Not just music, but there are quite a few things that I have seen boost my productivity. I resolve to do the following more frequently and regularly…<\/p>\n

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  1. Listen to as much music of various genres<\/li>\n
  2. Speak to friends, casual conversations<\/li>\n
  3. Smile & talk to staff, spouse & kids<\/li>\n
  4. Write something each day, get active on my blog<\/li>\n
  5. Play, exercise<\/li>\n
  6. Listen to kids, play with them, create stuff along with them<\/li>\n
  7. Dream…<\/li>\n
  8. Teach something for free!<\/li>\n
  9. Enjoy chores like cleaning<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I don’t care what comes of it, but all the items above can provide instant enjoyment, elevation and let the neuropeptides take over my productivity!<\/p>\n

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