day to tend to the people away from your
desk, you allow yourself to truly focus
when you need to.
TAKE
BREAKS.
Don’t be afraid to take a break every
once and a while (even if it isn’t on your
schedule). Taking a walk around the
block, a quick guided mediation at your
desk, or even a coffee run can seriously
aid in your productivity efforts. Says
Desjardins, “For me to stay engaged I
must take a break throughout the day. It
allows me to recharge my brain and then
refocus on what needs to get done.”
8.
STRESS-RELIEVING
QUICKIES.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed,
your productivity level will plummet. Use
your break to engage in a mindful, stress-
relieving activity that will leave you
9.
completely recharged. “I encourage all our
team members to engage in stress
relieving quickies to keep the mind free of
anxiety and the energy flowing positively,”
says Desjardins. “We post tips and tricks
for overcoming stressors or anxiety and
share techniques amongst the team. We
also engage in energy clearing moments
like saging and aromatherapy to keep
balance.”
TRUST YOUR
INTUITION.
Your intuition is almost never wrong, and
if you learn to rely on it more, you’ll free
up your mind for the more important
tasks. “Often your intuition can guide you
on what needs to get done or happen,”
says McGee. “The closer we follow our
intuition, the fewer errors we make. Often
when we’re moving fast intuition falls
short so finding the balance of pace and
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