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Slowing down – being less busy (but productive)

Dec 11, 2022 | Articles, Uncategorized

Another year has passed quickly, and the festive season is upon us!

Let’s slow down and make it a habit – not only at this time of year, but recharging and refuelling on an ongoing basis, and through the work day – no different to fueling our cars or charging our phones! Taking regular body/brain breaks, removing notifications/alerts, and not always being “on” and available. Set boundaries and expectations with ourselves and others.

Brian science research tells us that we actually need to slow down in order to be more productive. Even though this sounds counter intuitive, we know this, and are examples in action!

However, we need to be mindful and aware, and check in with our body/brain frequently to notice when we are tired. Sometimes the most productive thing in that moment may to take a quick break.

Also, to schedule regular breaks – where possible, choose higher cognitive tasks that require focus, when we are more alert and energised.

We don’t get the best performance from ourselves (and our teams) when we are overwhelmed, overloaded, under resourced, back to back meetings, overscheduled and “busy”!

Our brains can’t think clearly, nor problem solve, innovate or be creative. Besides negatively impacting our performance, “running on empty” impacts our stress levels, wellbeing and work/personal relationships.

I have included some short articles below on slowing down, being “busy” is not productive, and leading this culture in yourself and others!

Wishing you a wonderful, relaxing and restorative holiday. All the best for a happy, healthy, successful and “less busy” 2023!

Regards

Wendy

 

https://theconversation-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/theconversation.com/amp/how-workers-become-seduced-by-the-cult-of-optimal-busyness-173308

 

https://www.entrepreneur.com/growth-strategies/want-to-be-productive-take-it-slow/438996

 

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