1) Avoid too much multitasking : Have you ever noticed that when dogs are given a job to do, they give it their full undivided attention. Imagine playing catch with your dog, they would concentrate only on the ball, even if there are other people or things to be done.
Medical research has also proven that concentration and memory lapses happen when you are constantly thinking of too many things. If you are constantly juggling e-mails, surfing the net, answering phone calls and worrying about your husband and kids, chances are that you may get forgetful soon. Research also suggests that employees actually loose productivity when are multitasking and are advised to just focus on one thing.
2) Take frequent naps : You would always find your pet catching a nap when no one is paying attention. Short naps actually increase alertness and job productivity.
A medical research recently found that quick nappers were one third less likely to die from heart diseases. See dogs and cats knew it all.
3) Walk every day : Walking is the safest exercise for all age groups. It not only keeps you fit but also reduces your chances of getting diabetes and heart disease. You may lose some weight by doing it regularly, keep your bones strong and also decrease your risk of getting some kind of cancers.
4) Make friends easily: dogs are seldom angry with anyone for a long time. Even when you scold them, the next moment they come to you wagging their tails. Forgiveness comes so easily to them. A medical research also proved that people, who are loners, have less friends and get angry with other people easily have a higher likelihood of getting heart attacks.
5) Maintain curiosity : Be childlike in your approach to life. It has so many things to teach us, to explore and to enjoy. People who are curious to know more about things generally have a higher meaning to their life. Don’t pretend to be Ms. know all always. Even our pet has a lot of things to teach us if we are humble enough to learn.