Our minds are constantly active. While that sounds great and has served me well professionally for many years, it can also lead to undue stress and restless nights spent bouncing from topic to topic while taxing your body, mind, and energy.

What if we could take all of those thoughts, ideas, and emotions and use them in a productive manner in a way that reduces stress, boosts productivity, and accelerates progress toward our goals? Try putting your mind into first gear by using one or more of the following techniques.