7 Tips for Managing Stress & Kicking Butt
- Give yourself a break. There's no wrong or right way to do anything given our world right now, so be easy on yourself and give yourself GRACE!
- Switch up your routine and/or space. If you're tired of doing the same thing over and over (and who isn't?), then switch up just one thing in your routine OR clear your desk off entirely and start from scratch.
- Find your energy sweet spot & hunker down around it. Know when you're best at certain activities (like high-level work that needs focus time) and create blocks to protect this time.
- Pick your 3 non-negotiable tasks. Also known as, "Eat your frogs first." (More on this below in this month's Takeaway Tool.)
- MOVE. YOUR. BODY. Set a timer so you get up and move once every hour. Keep it simple: an around-the-block walk, a quick 1-miler or just 20 squats and situps.
- Nature. There's nothing that will get your headspace cleared out faster than a quick hike or nature walk. Go with the green!
- Remember: What you water—grows. You get what you focus on. So be mindful, especially right now, on what you're focusing on because you'll get more of THAT!
Today's uncertain times is adding extra stress to our work and personal lives. I’m doing a lot of accountability coaching and virtual training around staying as efficient as possible given what we're up against. If you’re interested in talking more about this for your team or yourself, please reach out. And, remember - you can STILL kick butt in life and work no matter what is going on around you... what you water grows!
The following book and podcast are two resources I've found give me nuggets of wisdom about kicking butt in business and life.
This month's takeaway tool is focused on "Eating your frogs first," in order to help you get stuff done in times of stress.
