Energy-Boosting Tips for Busy People
Energy-Boosting Tips for Busy People
I really like Consulting magazine and visit the Web site often. I see you've highlighted some amazingly bright and successful people on your site, but I have learned that success alone will not sustain us. As a principal SAP consultant for16 years and wellness coach specializing in working with women in technology, I've come up with a few pointers I'd like to a share for time management.
Identify and reduce stress triggers. Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Identify the cause or circumstances of stress—where you were or your physical and emotional state. Life events such as traffic, work and family increase stress. Recognize that stress depletes energy, but your reaction to it helps you minimize the impact.
Learn to pace yourself. Determine what makes you happy and give yourself what you need. Pay attention to the parts of your life that are most important. Create daily practices that nurture your ability to build energy levels—take breaks, eat healthy snacks, listen to music and focus on the present and what's within your ability to control.
Take care of your body. Make yourself No. 1 as a priority; spend your energy maximizing your health and wellness. Do mind-body exercises, such as breathing, meditation and yoga. Be physically active every day and get plenty of rest. Take time to nourish your body with a massage, which releases tension, revitalizes energy and helps you increase vitality.
Set boundaries around your life. Say "no" to things that don't support your overall priorities. Only accept requests that support you at home and in the workplace. Learn your limits—pay attention to what you can and cannot do to reduce the stress of excessive demands on your life.
Create a support system. Partner with a family member, friend or colleague who can offer some support as you find ways to boost your energy every day. Remember, life can drain your energy; it can steal it and suck it away—or, you can take steps to boost your energy.
Founder, Life Accelerated
Oak Park, Ill.
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Accenture
New York
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