You got to work at 7:45, and you’ve been staring at your screen ever since. Excellent – it’s 10:30 already. Only a couple of hours until lunch. Well, excellent except for one thing. You’re exhausted, and you can’t really think of anything you’ve accomplished. Arghhhh!!!!!
What’s a person to do? Go old school, and set a timer of course!! Seriously? Yes. Do it: Every 45 minutes. Every day. For one week. See how much more you can accomplish than you thought possible. See how much more energy you have.
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- Take a walk around your office.
- Get a glass of water.
- Crank up the tunes.
- Take note of how much you accomplished in the last 45 minutes.
- Is it time for lunch? Use part of your break to go outside – walk for 15 minutes. Say hello to a stranger.
- Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while.
- Schedule a date with a friend.
- Write a note (snail mail) to connect with a friend, family member, client, prospective client.
And just like that, you’re ready for another 45-minute segment. Figure out what you’ll work on for the next 45 and give it your all.
Do this for an entire week and assess:
- How has your productivity changed?
- Are you working in a more efficient manner?
- Do you feel more focused?
- Do you have more energy?
- Did this increase your level of happiness?
- Have you noticed any unintended consequences?
Next up? Try it again next week, and let me know what how this works for you.
