A short YouTube talk by Brian Tracy explaining six reasons productivity increases happiness: completing tasks (dopamine), having goals and purpose, reducing clutter, exercising, keeping busy with meaningful activities, and focusing on purposeful productivity rather than mere busyness. The video concludes with a call-to-action asking viewers to reflect on their purpose and to take action now.
Hello, I'm Brian Tracy and today I want to give you six reasons why the more productive you are, the happier you'll be. Busy. All too often people think that busyness is the cause of their stress, when in reality, being more productive may be the answer you're looking for. There are a lot of reasons why being more productive will boost your mood. The more you accomplish, the better you'll feel about yourself. There's a real freedom in checking off tasks on a to do list. It makes you feel like you are accomplishing something in life, and you are. So whether the tasks you set are big or small doesn't matter. The key is finishing what you set out to do. Biologically scratching something off a to do list sends a signal to your brain to release a certain amount of dopamine, a natural mood enhancer, into your system. Second, having goals and working toward them can give your self esteem a real boost. Plus, it gives you something to look forward to. When you have a purpose, you have a reason to jump out of bed in the morning. When you have something to strive for, you will feel more energized and ready to tackle what the day holds. This will make you feel more centered and ready to meet the challenges of life. Next, Clutter can make you miserable. The typical American home holds 300,000 items. We simply don't need most of that stuff, and it is driving us crazy from cleaning, sorting and maneuvering around all those belongings. The stuff in your home and office can make you feel trapped and that can make you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and downright unhappy. So why does a cluttered home or office make you feel so bad? Here's what scientists have discovered about unneeded clutter. Clutter overstimulates your nervous system. This causes all of your senses to work overtime, which can be taxing. Clutter refocuses our attention on things that don't matter. Clutter creates feelings of guilt and embarrassment. Clutter is frustrating and it makes relaxing impossible. So strip away the stuff and you can strip away those negative feelings. Fourth, be productive by exercising. Exercise gives you more energy, and when you use that energy to accomplish your goals, you will feel better about yourself and your Life. Taking just 20 minutes every day to exercise can strengthen your body, clear your head, and boost your immune system. Plus, exercise releases mood enhancing hormones into the body. But exercising the body isn't all you can do to improve your mood. Keep your mind busy too. When you're busy working on a project, you have less time to dwell on negative thoughts and feelings. Staying busy helps you to concentrate on what is good. Fifth, Always have something to do. Having nothing to do to occupy your time can be a real cause of stress. The more productive your day, the more motivated you will be to get things done. Remember, you don't have to accomplish great things. Simply having something to do is usually enough. Sixth, always have a purpose. Productivity is vital when it comes to being happy, but don't confuse being productive with being busy. Simply adding more things to do to your daily task list can create more stress and frustration in your life, making you more miserable. Being busy means doing more and more things, while being productive means doing something with purpose, with an aim or a goal. Always strive for accomplishing something rather than simply doing more things. True happiness can only be attained when you discover your passions and work toward attaining your goals. What is it that you really want out of life? Once you figure that out, you will have the energy you need to make your dreams a reality. Before we wrap up, I'd like to leave you with a thought to share with your friends and followers. True happiness and fulfillment come when you feel that you are making a valuable contribution to your world. So what is yours now? I'd love to hear from you. So my question today is are you in the right mindset for success or do you have some work that you have to get done right away? Leave a comment below and I'll be sure to follow up with you. Thanks for watching. And remember, if you want to change your future, take action. And take action now. If you enjoyed this video and feel it was valuable in teaching you about productivity and happiness, subscribe to my channel like this video and share this video with your friends and click on the button on on the screen for a free gift. Thank you again for watching.
