At the start of our work with leadership teams, we always begin with a self-assessment process that covers a range of topics directly influencing both personal and organisational effectiveness. Naturally, in September, a lack of energy isn’t usually highlighted as an area for improvement, as most of us feel somewhat refreshed after the summer holidays. However, that doesn’t mean we can afford to overlook the importance of establishing habits and routines that will help us maintain this energy level over time. Fortunately, many people have learnt that weekends are for rest and know how to recharge. But is that enough? In our experience, it’s often not. It’s essential to remember that the week runs from Monday to Sunday. Therefore, we need to be intentional about how we recharge our energy throughout the week. Sometimes, small actions can lead to significant improvements ❤️. Here are three simple tips that can make a real difference: Carve out 30 minutes for lunch, completely disconnected: Personally, I make a point of removing screens, phones, and any distractions. Two daily walks, especially after lunch, to avoid that classic post-lunch slump: I’ve found these breaks are key to keeping my energy up throughout the day. Include some leisure activities during the week: Even when travelling, I make sure to incorporate at least a little time for enjoyment. Three small things that make a big difference. And you – are you intentional in planning activities that help you recharge each day?
Category Archives: Personal development
Sep
Summer and vacations are the perfect times to slow down, become more observant, and enjoy the present moment. I love watching how people behave in hotels, planes, and restaurants. And there’s one behavior that’s becoming increasingly noticeable: our growing addiction to the dopamine hit from our phones and how we’re all getting hooked. Books that are only opened for a few minutes on beach chairs before being replaced by a phone screen. Family meals or dinners with friends where everyone is more focused on their devices than on enjoying a good conversation. Even at concerts, where it seems more important to capture the moment with a camera than to actually experience a live performance. Recently, at a restaurant in Mexico, we burst out laughing when we heard the waiter’s response when we asked for the wifi password: “The wifi here is: put down your phone.” A brilliant reminder that true connection isn’t found online but in enjoying each other’s company, good moments, and our surroundings. Do you dare to disconnect in order to truly connect? Connect with quality individual work sessions of at least 30 minutes. Connect by really listening with empathy to someone on your team. Connect by giving your full attention to your children and partner. Connect through conversations with friends. Connect by reading a book. Connect by observing people’s behaviors in meetings. Connect by noticing the everyday things we’ve stopped noticing.
