And it's interesting because many of those same practices coincide perfectly with how to live a healthy lifestyle.
There are tons of productivity tools out there but that's not what I want to focus on here today. Most of us have the basic tools needed for that. And no tool in the world is going to help you if you don't have your priorities set and your mind is all over the place.
I like to put things in an easy-to-remember format so I have come up with the "3 Ms" of productivity.
These also happen to apply very nicely to all of your health practices as well.
And frankly, these practices are not really optional if you want to achieve excellence.
I'll give a brief overview of these here but if you are interested in getting coached through applying these to your life to increase work efficiency and productivity at work, book a call with me here.
In order to be at your best and to optimize your efficiency and productivity with your work, you MUST nourish your mind properly.
"Macros" is short for macronutrients.
The 3 basic macronutrients are protein, fat, and carbohydrates. I always add water to that list.
This is really about thinking about your body and your brain and how you can fuel yourself properly.
This is a quick and powerful feedback loop that you can easily pay attention to in order to determine if you are getting enough of these macros.
And pay attention to what's on your plate.
If you eat a meal that is mostly empty carbs you may feel tired, brain fog, dizzy, or unmotivated.
If you eat too little carbs (that's a real thing now) you may feel lethargic, hungry, or distracted by cravings.
Only you know what works best for your body.
If you need more guidance and want personal coaching on how to improve what is on your plate, book a call with me here.
It is often last on the list for people when they are attempting to improve their health or to be more productive or efficient with their work.
But it should be the FIRST!
And I also suggest starting off with 5-minute mediations that you do 2-3 times a day.
This way, you can just relax, close your eyes, follow the instructions, and be done quickly.
Once you do that daily or routinely for a few weeks, if you want to increase the time of the meditation you can.
Don't start off thinking you HAVE to do 20 minutes of meditation.
Start with something so easy, you can't come up with excuses not to do it.
Everyone has 5 minutes to set aside 2-3 times a day.
And if you don't, I can guess that you are not very productive or efficient at the moment.
When you are relaxed and calm, your brain works better; you are more clear-headed, focused, and strategic and you definitely make better decisions.
Meditation is the answer to so many of your problems. I promise!
Now, you just have to get started with a small, easy practice.
5 minutes!!
Meditation is a great way to improve your mindfulness.
So once you are fueling your body better and you are meditating a little every day, start focusing on mindfulness.
The basic idea is that you are mindful of how you feel and what's going on internally and externally for you.
Our bodies do not lie.
We can choose to ignore the racing heart, the pit in the stomach, the clenched jaw, the tired legs, the achy neck, the headache, the bellyache, and so on.
Or we can turn toward these signs and be curious.
Why do I clench my jaw a lot?
Hmmmmmmmm....I can learn a wealth of information about myself from pondering this (and I have).
That is a great place to start.
Another place to start is to look at your life.
If you are healthy and happy that probably means you have some pretty positive beliefs about that.
If you are constantly having drama, difficulties, or stress in your life, it is certainly worth it to ponder why.
Do you have some conscious or unconscious beliefs about these things?
Perhaps you believe you have to "work hard" in order to be valued or to achieve success.
Perhaps you believe that you have to be a martyr to deserve appreciation.
Maybe you believe that you have to illustrate how knowledgeable you are in order to get respect.
This is all for you to explore.
Some great tools for mindfulness are as follows:
Mindfulness can take on many forms and it really is a lifelong endeavor to incorporate more and more mindfulness into your daily life.
This list may have something you would like to start right away.
Or maybe it will spark some ideas.
These three tools, the 3 Ms, may seem simple but truly practicing them can change your life.
When you are committed to increasing your work efficiency and productivity at work, these are all areas that you simply must pay attention to.
If you would like to get started on any of these practices, I recommend you check out our self-guided program, the "Level Up" Program by clicking the link below.
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