If you want to stay in control of your schedule, then you should take some inspiration from athletes, musicians, and entertainers. All of these high performers have rituals that allow them to reset their mood and become more productive.
This is a skill that you can use during your busy work day. For a small investment of time, you can refocus on your priorities.
No matter how busy you are, in this episode of our Productivity Edge series, you’ll learn how to use this simple technique to stay in control of your schedule.
What Productivity Questions Does This Video Answer?
- How can I stay in control of my schedule?
- How do athletes and musicians focus on success?
- How I refocus on my priorities?
- What is a success ritual?
Video Transcript
Athletes do it, musicians, and other high performers. So do you have a success reset. You see it all the time in the world of sports. A tennis player just before serving. A basketball player just before shooting a free-throw.
You see a ritual performed by the athlete. The same thing done every time, just before the action is performed. It’s a way to mentally ground yourself and focus on a task.
So, could you do a similar thing on the job? Take a moment, every once in a while, to effectively bounce the ball. Focus your mind. Think about: how my doing today? Am I working toward my big picture goals? Was there an unexpected thing that happened that will require me to reschedule some of my work?
The idea is to take yourself out of the hustle and bustle of the day and just give yourself a quick little break, an opportunity to focus on your day.
This can pay off big time because when you’re frazzled, you tend not to make good decisions. By simply stepping back, focusing on yourself, you can become that much more productive. Get your ritual.
About This Video Series
Ken Okel’s ongoing Productivity Edge video series will make you more effective on the job and stay in control of your schedule. Every week, you’ll learn a new, easy to understand tip that you can use right away.
Got a productivity problem? Let us know and we’ll feature it in an upcoming episode.
About Ken Okel
Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: Ken Okel’s videos
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