41 Morning People Share the Bedtime Routines That Help Them Wake Up So Early

[27 Email Management Tips From ‘Inbox Zero’ People]( If you are unable to see the message below, [click here to view.]( SELFCares Newsletter, April 24th, 2019 SELFCares About... Productivity [SELF Cares]( [woman working at a computer] [checklist] This week, we're talking about... Productivity I used to love the quote, "You have the same 24 hours in a day as Beyoncé." I was very into the idea that I had anything in common with Bey, even just living on the same planet that takes a certain amount of time to orbit the sun. I was also drawn to the quote's obvious motivational intention. With Beyoncé out in the world doing... gestures broadly at everything, I could knock a few items off my to-do list, right? Eh. Turns out that kind of motivation only worked on me for about five minutes. Productivity is obviously different for everyone. But if you're anything like me, this kind of external motivation doesn't really light a long-lasting productive fire, especially since I can't exactly say my life circumstances are the same as Beyoncé's. She doesn't need to spend hours figuring out her taxes or cooking for herself or walking from place to place because ride shares are expensive and public transportation isn't always reliable. (Still love her, though.) What has helped me so much more is honing in on the internal feelings that motivate me, like the wave of accomplishment that washes over me when I'm done editing a tough story or the prospect of being able to fully relax without the nagging thought that I should fold my laundry. And instead of comparing myself to people with totally different lives, I like learning productivity tips and tricks from people I can relate to, then experimenting with what does and doesn't work for me. With that in mind, here are some of my favorite SELF stories all about productivity. Given the subject matter, reading these barely even counts as procrastination. [Zahra Barnes, deputy health editor] [boxing gloves]( [I Was Smoking Weed to Avoid All My Stress and Responsibilities—and Then I Got Punched in the Face]( Many of us have go-to strategies for avoiding stuff we really, really need to do. Someone I know (who definitely isn't me) has seen every episode of Vanderpump Rules at least twice, and writer Dan Roe used weed to put off his responsibilities. Read about his wake-up call, which basically came in the form of getting knocked out. [Yes, This Happened]( Advertisement [advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( [feet on a couch]( [I'm a Psychiatrist, and Even I Get the Sunday Scaries—This Is How I Deal]( Extremely reassuring news: Mental health professionals aren't immune from the Sunday scaries. Here, Vania Manipod, D.O., explains how she moves past her Sunday scaries to wrap up the weekend on a nicer note (and have a more productive Monday, too). [Reshape your Sundays]( [clock and notepad]( [Hiring a Coach for My ADHD Transformed My Life and Productivity]( It's one thing to talk about productivity in general. It's another to hear about it from someone with a health condition that directly impacts how efficient they can be. Writer Gia Miller describes how getting an ADHD coach helped her focus in an entirely new way. [Read her story]( [advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( [woman in a bathtub]( [columnist Amy Keller Laird, Medium Well]( [Why Your Self-Care Methods Aren't Working—and How to Fix That]( In order to be productive while also avoiding burnout, regular self-care is a must. But if you're already trying to incorporate self-care and not feeling very renewed, you might need to change your approach. [Here's What to Do]( [computer screen]( [27 Email Management Tips From 'Inbox Zero' People]( Inbox Zero people are a special bunch. For a long time, I truly couldn't understand how they did it. This article helped me get to the bottom of the mystery. Now I just need to, you know, actually put some of this into practice. [Get the tactics]( [advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( [41 Morning People Share the Bedtime Routines That Help Them Wake Up So Early]( Here's how various morning people set the P.M. stage for not hitting snooze every A.M. until they're late for work. [See their tips]( [couch]( Sharing Is Caring! Forward this newsletter to your friends! Got this from a friend? [Sign Up Here]( SELF may earn a portion of sales revenue from purchases made through affiliate links on our site. [instagram]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( Sent from Condé Nast, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10001, attn: Email Coordinator Copyright © 2019 Condé Nast.