Advice From New York Times Work Diary

The New York Times provides current and interesting reporting which is super important - especially during a time when the credibility of the press is constantly under fire. The only problem is the fact that free articles are limited. Not to be that college student, but our $1 could go to a cup of coffee instead of the news. News should really be free, so I guess we do have a real bone to pick with the newspaper. Still, hire us after graduation! We love you! Love us back please! 

Anyway, I digress. 

Our favorite section of the Times has to be the Daily Work Diary called “Like A Boss”, where every week an upcoming, exciting professional shares their weekly routine. If you’ve ever read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (or like us read the Amazon description), you know that routines are a large part of what makes successful people successful. Humans are creatures of habit, and our habits can hinder or expedite our productivity. Each day is a new opportunity to try things outside of our comfort zone, reward ourselves and grow as a person. We just think it's so exciting that each day you can grow deeper and deeper in love with yourself! As cheesy as it sounds, self care day should be EVERYDAY. 

So with that in mind, here are the best ways to treat your heart, your health and your mind, straight from the New York Times ;) 

Meditation 

There are so many apps today that make meditation simple and accessible. Baratunde Thurston, the author of “ How to Be Black”, meditates every morning for 20 minutes right after he gets up. It pushes him to be present in the moment and relieve some of the stress he might feel after waking up and seeing his busy schedule. 

Be productive in the mornings and create a Productivity Checklist. 

A large percentage of people, us included, feel more energetic in the morning, and it makes sense. The day hasn’t really ~ hit~ you with it’s sh!t yet. Ty Haney, the founder Outdoor Voices, emphasizes how the most productive meetings are before lunch time. She has a stand-up meeting with her senior leadership team to share their goals and hurdles. She also walks in the morning to connect with her fiance and get some fresh air before her busy day. Sometimes you just need to take yourself out. If you're craving some friend time, invite a pal or two to walk around campus. Elon’s campus is so beautiful, it just has to be walked on. 

Productivity checklists

Making lists are great for Type A people and everyone in between. Many of the people in Like A Boss highlighted utilizing lists to streamline their day. Each minute is as important as the next. It’s all about the balance between feeling productive and not feeling stressed. For us, a list gives a sense of calm that we’re actually accomplishing something that matters. 

Full disclosure, Ty Haney’s might be our favorite Like A Boss diary. Creating an  athletic wear revolution two years out of college? Making the #doing things and also doing really cool things? FREAKIN COOL GUYS. We will link her “Like A Boss Diary” below, as well as the link to the New York Times. News is extremely relevant to us as a society, and we hope you take advantage of your free articles as students to expand your mind and give The New York Times a little (or big) piece of your heart.