Reduce stress and maximize productivity by structuring your day. Drifting mindlessly into work every day can create stress and increase risk of burnout. Start your day with a goal -- personal or work-related. Inspire yourself to act on that goal by linking it to a larger overarching plan for life. Select a couple of tasks matched to this daily goal. You'll notice a small stir of excitement. That's the feeling of being back in the driver's seat of your life! If you fall back into "the routine" days later (a natural occurrence), recall this strategy and begin again. Feel the mental boost again. This approach elevates your life to improve your attitude at work, reduce stress, and build a positive feedback loop as you accomplish things for yourself that link to your happiness.