Being aware of the factors that take up your time without benefit can help you to avoid wasting time that could be devoted to expanding your business. Sickness is one of the biggest time drains. When you're sick you're sapped of energy and motivation. Living a healthy lifestyle can minimize your potential of getting sick.

It is important to keep up your immunity to prevent sickness. Ways to boost your immune system and fend off illness are to:

• Take supplements and vitamins.

• Eat well.

• Get enough rest.

• Keep your stress level down by regular meditation or relaxation techniques.

• Receive regular checkups with your health practitioner.

• Exercise.

Staying healthy means keeping a healthy body and mind. Treating depression costs society millions of dollars in medical bills and seriously sacrifices people's quality of life. Depression also affects the lives of those who live and work with depressed individuals. Recent research has shown repeatedly that for people who suffer mild to moderate depression, exercising for forty-five minutes a day is as effective as taking prescribed medication. Exercise also helps to get your feelings out, especially anger.

If you have ever felt anxious over work or family or for any other reasons, you know that it is very difficult to think clearly and focus, which again robs you of your time, energy, and productivity. Seek ways to reduce anxiety as much as possible.