Energy, Not Time, Is The Fundamental Currency Of High Performance

#energy #time #highperformance #performance #engagement

I find an interesting and useful article about energy and high performance, here are a few of the good ideas in it:

“Performance, health and happiness are grounded in the skillful management of energy. The number of hours in a day is fixed, but the quantity and quality of energy available to us is not. It is our most precious resource. The more we take responsibility for the energy we bring to the world, the more empowered and productive we become.”

“The richest, happiest and most productive lives are characterized by the ability to fully engage in the challenge at hand, but also to disengage periodically and seek renewal. Instead, many of us live our lives as if we are running in an endless marathon, pushing ourselves far beyond healthy levels of exertion.”

"To get the most out of your working day, go full out for 90-120 minutes* (fully engage) and then take a 15-20 minute break (strategically disengage).

(*Taking 2-3 short 1-5 minute breaks during your 90-120 minute work sprint is fine and even a smart idea.)"

Potential energy rituals to replenish your mental energy:

•     Meditate daily for 20mins
•     Commit to a daily yoga practice
•     Play concentration-enhancing brain games such as lumosity
•     Ditch multitasking
•     Exercise (it’s great for the brain)
•     Take a walk (in nature if possible)
•     Get enough quality sleep
•     Eat healthy (low carb diets are best)

I highly recommend to you to read the full article, which you can find here:

https://www.njlifehacks.com/power-full-engagement-book-summary/

And also take a look at the book it refers:

 The Power of Full Engagement by Tony Schwartz and Jim Loehr.

Enjoy!