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day to tend to the people away from your desk, you allow yourself to truly focus when you need to. TAKE BREAKS. Don’t be afraid to take a break every once and a while (even if it isn’t on your schedule). Taking a walk around the block, a quick guided mediation at your desk, or even a coffee run can seriously aid in your productivity efforts. Says Desjardins, “For me to stay engaged I must take a break throughout the day. It allows me to recharge my brain and then refocus on what needs to get done.” 8. STRESS-RELIEVING QUICKIES. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed, your productivity level will plummet. Use your break to engage in a mindful, stress- relieving activity that will leave you 9. completely recharged. “I encourage all our team members to engage in stress relieving quickies to keep the mind free of anxiety and the energy flowing positively,” says Desjardins. “We post tips and tricks for overcoming stressors or anxiety and share techniques amongst the team. We also engage in energy clearing moments like saging and aromatherapy to keep balance.” TRUST YOUR INTUITION. Your intuition is almost never wrong, and if you learn to rely on it more, you’ll free up your mind for the more important tasks. “Often your intuition can guide you on what needs to get done or happen,” says McGee. “The closer we follow our intuition, the fewer errors we make. Often when we’re moving fast intuition falls short so finding the balance of pace and thoug