THE ESSENTIAL EMPOWERED

HOW TO BE A
BETTER FRIEND
1. Check on your friends regularly.
2. Support your friends when they try or accomplish something new.
3. Celebrate your friend's accomplishments and don't compare them to your own.
4. Connect friends with networking opportunities when they arise.
5. Practice open and honest communication.
6. Show your friends empathy and be a good listener.
7. Treat friends how you want to be treated.

7 TIPS TO IMPROVE MENTAL WELLBEING
1. Practice positive self-talk.
2. Focus on your achievements instead of comparing yourself to others.
3. Make time for the things and people that bring you joy.
4. Prioritize physical wellness by treating your body well.
5. Find your community of support and connect with them regularly.
6. Acknowledge the power of your words and practice gratitude.
7. Pour into others and give back to your community.

5 TIPS TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY
1. Create daily to-do lists and cross off items as you complete them.
2. Stop multitasking. Instead, tackle one task at a time and complete your most difficult task when you're most alert.
3. Set timers for yourself to complete tasks.
4. Create a thorough weekly schedule, that outlines what you will do at each hour mark of the day.
5. Limit common distractions by putting your cellphone on do not disturb when working and set application timers to avoid mindless scrolling throughout the day.
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