1.  Tell someone in your work/professional environment that you really appreciate their contribution to the success of your business or organization.

2.  Turn off your phone next time you’re with a close friend. Close friendships are more valuable than almost any potential interruption.  If the world comes to an end, you’ll know about it as soon as you turn your phone back on -in fact, you’ll have a more supportive friend to help you cope.

3.  Stop, smile, then say “Thank you” next time a store clerk helps you locate something.

4.  Realize this, you’re not nearly as smart as you think you are.  Sometimes people whom you least expect can teach you something. ASK for help and other opinions/viewpoints.

5.  Shut up, listen then think.  Resist the temptation to begin formulating your verbal response before the other person is finished speaking. When words have stopped coming out of the other person’s mouth, THEN decide what to say in response.

BONUS:

Breathe! You’re probably already doing that one but taking time out several times per day to quietly observe 5 in and out breath cycles will work wonders to clear your mind. A clear mind equals a more efficient mind.