Are you getting the most out of your work day? Pay attention to your energy level and how that affects your priorities.
Talking Points:
- Everyone has twenty-four hours in a day, but not everyone has the same energy levels throughout those hours.
- Learn to recognize your own natural energy patterns. Certain times of day will be best for you to think and act creatively, while other times will be better for a task-oriented checklist.
- Add to your natural energy levels by doing energy bursts, such as ten push ups at the start of every hour, or turning on upbeat music to keep your energy levels up.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What time of day do you think you have the most energy? Does that time work well with what you need to accomplish in a day? Why or why not?
- What happens to your quality of work when you lose energy during work hours? How could breaking up your day with energy bursts help you? Would you get distracted if you stopped to do something else, or would that help you keep going?
- Does thinking about your natural energy levels cause you to reprioritize the things you want to accomplish in a day? Explain.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
This topic is adapted from the Gaining Traction YouTube channel.
