Bad Habits You Must Break To Be More Productive

Skipping breakfast

Our minds and our bodies are connected in a number of important ways, and getting the fuel we need doesn't just mean resting up. By the time you wake up, you likely haven't eaten for 10 or 12 hours, which is where breakfast got its name — it means "breaking the fast," DeFazio said. Your first meal of the day is what kick-starts your metabolism and replenishes blood-sugar levels so you can focus and be productive throughout the day. When blood sugar levels are low, DeFazio says, it's much harder to focus and you're more likely to feel tired, irritable, and impatient.