1. Don't spend major time with negative people. People that are negative, pessimistic, waste time and involved in self-destructive behavior will have a negative influence on you. People that are on-the-grow, active, productive, open to change, spiritual, caring and optimistic are contagious. Their attitudes and habits can influence you in a positive way.

2. Don't spend major time on minor things. Don't confuse activity with accomplishments. Sometimes we engage in distracting and insignificant activities to avoid action on what is really important.

3. Identify your time wasters. Do you watch too much television, sleep too much, gossip too much, eat too much, party too much? Don't just 'get through' the day, 'get more' from your day!

4.Reward yourself when a goal is completed.

5. Tackle the toughest task first. Avoiding a big task steals your energy and effectiveness in performance. Free yourself up. Do the hardest thing first so you can enjoy the rest of the day.

6. Delegate some tasks to others, don't try to do everything.

7. Learn what sort of atmosphere you work best in. I found that I get more work done in a clean, orderly and pleasant room of fresh air, open windows, soft music, a comfortable chair, and pleasant people around.