1. Is there something in particular that motivates you?
It is important for you to understand what are the things that motivate you the most, in order to increase your performance. Often times, some competitive activities bog us down. Thus, in such situations we need to identify the factors that stimulate us and compel us to get started with the important tasks first.
2. Arrange your priority list
List all the activities that you need to carry out during the day and then arrange them according to their order of priority. This would make sure that the really important jobs get completed quickly and on time.
However, while preparing your to do list, be realistic and don't set unachievable goals.So arrange your work list according to their importance.
By doing this, you will realize that half your problem is solved.
3. Plan of Action
It's time for action. Refer to your priority list and start doing your work. All the thinking is done. Now, it's time for you to focus on getting your work done on time.
It is so easy to get distracted with phone calls, emails or chat with a colleague who drops by.
However keep in mind that it's very easy to get sidetracked by phone calls, chats or emails and that is why it's important that you keep aside separate time for social networking. Set up a fix time each day to check your emails. Don't give in to chatting with your colleagues during work hours. As far as phone calls are concerned, unless it is really urgent, don't take the call, just leave a message telling them that you will get back to the caller later.
Once you start following a strict routine, your associates will get well acquainted with your work timings.
4. Rejoice all your accomplishments
In order to keep yourself stimulated, do celebrate every small and big success equally. Don't just celebrate when there is a huge success in your life, instead do rejoice whatever you achieve, however small it be. Count your number of success and garner more energy to achieve even further.
5. Mental Preparation.
Be positive. See your forthcoming success in your mind's eye before you actually relish it in your real life. This may sound a bit spiritual to you, but trust me, positive vibes do wonders. So if you want to achieve great result, foresee them. Don't let negative thoughts dominate you.
If you have second thoughts about something, prepared yourself to counter the wrong and make it right. Think positive and be positive to bring out positive changes in your life.
6. Keep A Record
Paper is patient than man. Jot down your goals. Write down about all your achievement, ponder on them and think of ways you can innovate and according set your goals.
7. Stop Procrastinating
Procrastination is dangerous. So try to overcome procrastination at all costs.
Figure out the things you like to do (shopping, eating etc ) and treat yourself once you have achieved your set goals.
You must be knowing that in schools, the teachers grade the students, draws smilies and stars after checking their work. This is solely done to keep the kids motivated and encourage them to do even better the next time. Use the same technique with your self.
Keep the above tips in mind and put them in to practice. Start following the tips now ( now is the keyword) and you will see a positive difference in your life soon.
So ready to peak your performance, get started today!
1. Eat more Fast Food. Bet you never thought you'd hear me say that! By fast food I mean food that your body is able to deal with fast. Not junk food that turns into slow food as soon as it gets into your digestive system. This means fresh fruit and veg juice and the only way to get this is from a juice bar or make your own at home. Check out Jason Vale to hear from the man himself on all that is wonderful and good about juices.
2. Look at what you eat. Eat fresh fruit and veg and avoid processed food. Do you ever read labels? What exactly are you putting into your body - do you really want all those chemicals? Notice that sugar creeps into most processed foods. What replaces the fat in 'low-fat' and sugar in 'sugar-free'. And don't get me on the subject of what really goes into producing the food that we eat - that's a whole other can of worms! Concentrated on creating the habit of healthy eating and avoid yo-yo dieting to control your weight.
3. Drink more water. We all know we should be drinking more but how often do you manage it? Even slight dehydration can affect your performance, energy levels and efficiency. Have a large glass of water first thing each morning and last thing at night then make sure you sip water throughout the day - have a bottle at your desk, in the car and especially if your exercising. If you're thirsty you're already dehydrated!
4. Don't forget to Breathe! Most of us only use the top part of our lungs when we breathe. To breathe correctly, breathe in to your stomach for a count of two, then into your upper chest for two to fully inflate your lungs. Reverse the process and breathe out for four counts. Try this for a few minutes at a time throughout the day and revive your body. Use it as a warm-up when exercising - matching your breathing with your stride - it's a great fat-burner.
5. Stop the Bloat. Do you suffer from bloating after you eat? Keep a food diary of everything you eat and note how you feel throughout the day. Try going dairy and wheat free for a couple of weeks and see if it makes a difference. Apparently the vast majority of us don't even have the enzyme to digest cow's milk after the age of three! No wonder it doesn't agree with us!
6. Get enough sleep. Your body needs time to recover each day - if you're not getting the sleep you need, you're likely to reach for that cup of coffee every morning to keep you going. Set a regular time to go to bed and get up each day and stick to it. Our bodies like routine.
7. Exercise regularly. Have you noticed how when you feel tired and low on energy - actually getting out for some exercise can make you feel better. Find something you enjoy - it doesn't have to be going to a gym and pounding away on a treadmill, learn/participate in a team sport, go out for a walk, swim find ways to build exercise into your daily routine. 30 minutes 3-5 times a week is all it takes.
8. Avoid food comas. That state of lethargy that occurs after the Sunday roast or Christmas dinner because you've overdone it. Your body can't cope with an overloaded stomach so to digest all that food, the rest of the body shuts down. Smaller meals - little and often are easier on your body, increase your metabolism and avoid those blood sugar slumps.
9. Take breaks. You can't work at peak performance for hours on end and expect to be effective and productive. Take regular breaks throughout the day - get up from your desk, take a few deep breaths, get outside for some fresh-air if you can - don't reach for the caffeine to give you a boost - it's only a temporary high and creates a bad habit.
10. Everything in moderation. Treat yourself gently and with respect. Ideally avoid caffeine, sugar and alcohol - these place an added strain on your body as it deals with them. Be realistic - give yourself a treat or indulgence but make these the exception not the norm.
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