RENEW YOUR PASSION
TO FIND YOUR WHY.
It may sound simple, but taking a
moment to figure out why it is you do
what you do will help you work towards
the right goals. You’ll know what you’re
doing and why, which will help you
focus on the tasks that will get you
closer to your goals.
Jessica Desjardins, regional coach and
general manager for European Wax
Centers in Northern Illinois and Chicago
makes it a point to write down her goals
every day. “Productivity often ebbs and
flows and that is necessary! The times
when we can step back, look, and
review our day allows us to see areas of
improvement, accomplishments, and ask
the why. ‘Why is it important that I do
this and how can it better the experience
for my guest?’”
1.
CREATE A GOAL SHEET
OR VISION BOARD.
A constant reminder of that “why” will
help you get on track. Desjardins also
recommends creating a vision board or
individual goal sheets for your
employees. A vision board hanging in
your office or the team’s breakroom will
2.
act as a constant motivator. When you
can see where you’re headed, you are
more apt to do the work that will get
you there. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Carry a
refillable water bottle everywhere you
go, you’ll notice how easy it will be to
get in your recommended dose.
GET YOUR
SLEEP.
Our Ask the Expert feature this month,
Arianna Huffington (page 64), has
written a book and created a website
centered around the science that more
sleep is directly correlated with higher
productivity levels. Heed her advice. Try
to get at least seven to eight hours of
sleep a night. If that’s not possible,
schedule naptime into your day.
Kindergarteners aren’t the only ones
who should be so lucky. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY
OUTSIDE OF WORK.
Daily exercise and healthy food will work
wonders in aiding your productivity.
Regular exercise gives you endorphins that
give off a better boost than anything
you’ll find at Starbucks, and a healthy diet
supplies your body with the nutrients it
needs to function properly. Newsom adds
that “Exercise increases energy, relieves
fatigue and improves brain function while
eating healthy and following a nutritious
diet provides the energy necessary to have
a productive day.”
3.
DRINK
WATER.
Keeping your body hydrated helps all
your systems function more effectively.
If your body is more productive, your
brain will be more productive. “Drinking
plenty of water throughout the day
helps to eliminate toxins, boost
immunity and increase energy,” says
Alessandra Newsom, spa director at The
Spa at Lago Mar Beach Resort and Club
4.
5.
PREP FOR
YOUR DAY.
It’s essential to take time at the end of
the day to prep for the next. You’ll start
tomorrow with clear goals that you’ll be
able to jump head-first into as soon as
your feet hit the floor. “I always prep for
the next day the night before by creating
a to-do list of outstanding items and
ranking them according to level of
importance,” notes Desjardins. This
helps her stay on track and get the big
things accomplished early.
6.
STICK TO YOUR
SCHEDULE.
“Schedule, schedule, schedule,” says
Robin McGee, president of Osmosis
Skincare. “I am a huge believer in time
management and keeping an active pace
when possible.” When you plan your
days ahead of time, you’ll already have the
allotted time frame to get everything
done. Meetings, events, calls, etc. should
all go on your calendar as soon as they’re
planned. Desjardins even recommends
allotting specific times in your day for
being creative and engaging with guests
or employees. By carving out time in your
7.
Drinking water and eating healthy snacks throughout the day can give a major boost to your productivity.
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