Hello- I’m out of the country for the next few weeks so will have some guest bloggers covering for me. I met Jacqueline through a LinkedIn group where we shared a similar interest in spirituality and work. She is a former corporate sales manager turned yoga instructor and now offers corporate programs for wellness focusing on the mind-body connection. I asked her to write something for my blog while I was gone.
Enjoy her writing and her work.
I’ll be back in June
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4 Keys to Easily Accomplishing More
by Jacqueline Ryan Brodnitzki
President , Conscious Success LLC – Powerful Connections to Business Results
When we think of accomplishing more, we usually focus on adding more to our to do list. This can be overwhelming and unproductive.
Instead, think about how you manage your attention. Do you let it get caught up in every issue? Or, do you selectively focus your attention on tasks and projects that will help you meet your goals? Do you actively reduce distraction?
I heard Tim Ferris, nominated as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People of 2007” and Forbes Magazine’s “Names You Need to Know in 2011,” and the author of two books, speak about how to get more done in less time.
He talks about segmenting and managing your attention. He believes when you have both work and non-work interests, and when your attention is segmented between the two, you accomplish more in each area.
In this article we will discuss different ways to manage your attention so you can both accomplish more and increase your enjoyment of life. Working harder and longer does not necessarily make you more productive. Thinking about work issues at the expense of being present in meetings and enjoying your personal time can decrease your effectiveness.
We will discuss some steps to managing your attention so you get the most done, feel less overwhelmed and enjoy both your work and personal time more.
Here are the 4 Keys to accomplishing more:
- Become aware of your attention
- Notice when your attention is strongest
- Determine where you want to place your attention
- Fully be with what you are doing
In this blog post, we’ll cover the first two keys.
Key #1 -Become aware of your attention
Begin to notice where your attention goes during the day. Notice when your attention is on something productive and when it isn’t. Take note of those things that seem to steal your attention and are not productive. When you find your attention on an unproductive item, stop and refocus on something that is productive.
Key #2 – Notice when your attention is strongest
What time of day is your attention strongest? For some, it’s early in the morning. For others it is later in the day.
Carve out the hour that your attention is strongest and try to use that time to accomplish important tasks. Meetings and other events certainly get in the way of this, but see whether you can set aside the time when your attention is at its peak a few days a week. If you are an early bird, arrive at the office a little earlier to get your important work done. If you are a night owl, spend a little time at night. If late morning or late afternoon is your best time, try to block that time on your calendar to accomplish at least one important item.
Each time you finish an important item on your list, you feel a sense of accomplishment, relief and more purpose in your work. You feel a little less overwhelmed and your mind is freed up to focus on your meetings and important conversations.
In my next blog post, we’ll discuss the 3rd and 4th keys in more detail.
All my best,
Jacqueline
800-270-6722
www.ConsciousSuccess.net jacqueline@ConsciousSuccess.net
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For more resources, see our Library topic Spirituality in the Workplace.
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About the Author
Jacqueline Ryan Brodnitzki combines over 15 years of corporate management and training expertise with nine years of teaching and coaching of mindfulness and stress reduction techniques to help customer service organizations increase performance, productivity and profits while reducing employee stress. Her proprietary program, Conscious Success™, helps employers increase the potential within their organization by developing the emotional and social intelligence of their employees.
Through her coaching, she helps clients tap into their true potential. They experience greater calm, while increasing effectiveness at work and at home. Clients appreciate her quick assessment, clear recommendations and accurate, informative and inspirational coaching.
She is the author of two books and two CDs. Learn more about Jacqueline’s programs at www.ConsciousSuccess.net