We would all like to be productive throughout the day, but the reality is that as human beings we have hours where we are able to get more done than others. Understanding these peaks and valleys of energy, and planning our work day accordingly, will help us achieve more and feel better while we’re doing it!
Here are some simple tips for understand and maximizing our work patterns:
• Perform your hardest tasks when you are at your peak. If you are a morning person, then take care of demanding, detail-oriented tasks when you first arrive at work or get up in the morning. If you are the type of person who has a big rush of energy in the hours before bedtime, don’t just sit there watching TV during that time – get some work done instead and you will feel great in the morning.
• Track your energy cycles. To better understand when, exactly, you are at your peak, create a chart with all the hours in the day. Spend a few weeks making note of the times when you have a ton of energy, as well as when you are lacking energy. The resulting chart will show you when you can get the most done.
• Take advantage of flex-time. If your company offers flex-time, and many of them now do, then take advantage of the opportunity to schedule your work around your peak energy hours. This will help you get more done without expending more energy.
• Take breaks when your energy is low. Trying to get work done when you are in a low-energy cycle is not a productive use of your time. In fact, it is like spinning your wheels. Take short breaks throughout the day and reinvigorate yourself so you accomplish EVEN MORE during your upswing periods.
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