4 – ESTABLISH A ROUTINE

Many people think DNs work only when they ‘feel like it;’ but this is not necessarily true. As DNs, we still have deadlines and business hours, and if we should miss our deadlines we don’t feel good about it just like everyone else. Missed deadlines means we just threw away much needed capital to pay for our lifestyle. Arriving in a new country is exciting but can also impact our productivity.  That is why it is important to setup a routine and determine your working hours. Ensure your routine is well balanced, and that you follow the scheduled hours of work. I am guilty of spending working hours just browsing on my computer and scrolling through social media photos. If you limited the number of hours in pursuit of your goals, you would work much more efficiently and have time to enjoy your free time.

3 – MEDITATE

Set aside time to meditate. Only 10 minutes a day is enough to clear your mind and be present in the moment. Meditation can help you enter a ‘state of flow,’ which will help you work better and be more creative. According to Harvard psychologist, Dr. Teresa Amabile, having an uninterrupted state of flow will make you excited, happy and fulfilled, not only for that moment, but also for up to three days afterward.

Meditation is not only a powerful tool to clear our minds, but also helpful in stimulating the creative areas of our brains and helps us work better while feeling more fulfilled in life.