1. Take 5-minute breaks regularly throughout your day.

Sit or walk on your own and relax, breathe deeply and feel peaceful. You will feel more relaxed and not so overwhelmed, increasing your level of concentration and ability to achieve more, in less time.

2. Arrive 10 minutes early for every work and personal appointment.

You will have time to feel relaxed, prepare yourself and to show respect for the other person's time.

3. Quit worrying.

It's a sheer waste of energy and probably 90% of what you are worrying about will not happen. Take this energy and use it to solve the problems that are causing you to worry.

4. Take responsibility for your actions.

Actions that you take are a result of choices that you've made. When you take responsibility for your actions you realize that you are able to make different choices.

5. Clean up your work space.

Find a way to eliminate the piles of paperwork. Working in an environment that is clean and organized will free up your mind and reduce distractions for you. When our space feels cluttered it leads to our mind feeling cluttered.

6. Manage yourself rather than your time.

You cannot change time yet you can make changes to yourself by organizing yourself, setting priorities, taking responsibility. When you manage yourself you will have more time to create the life you really want.

7. Learn to say no.

A straightforward "No" is best, although if this feels difficult at first try, "No, my time is committed elsewhere." Saying no is a skill to learn, takes practice and you can do it pleasantly. You will never please everyone and accepting this will reduce the pressure you put on yourself.

8. Reward your achievements.

Choose the reward before you start, both for small and large achievements, and use it to move you forward, particularly when overcoming an obstacle. Rewarding yourself will encourage you to keep persevering and focusing on winning.

9. Let go of your need for a specific outcome.

This keeps you present, centered and attentive, leaving you aware of other people's wants and needs as well as your own. You will then be open to new challenges or opportunities that may bring about a better result and you will be less likely to feel a failure when you don't reach a specific outcome.

10. Express gratitude to yourself and other people.

Every day think of and share 3 things that you're grateful for. "I am grateful for my health." "I appreciate how you care about me." Your life and attitude will improve when you focus on the things that work for you and feel good now.