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mAxImIzE yOUR BUSINESS By mANAGING yOUR ENERGy
2. – n – now – living in the now
In an effort to juggle our roles as entrepreneurs, spouses, parents and
friends we often try to multitask. We are texting during dinnertime or
thinking about a company problem while spending time with a friend.
While we may think we are getting things done faster, the research
shows that multitasking leads to lower overall productivity.
A recent study for Hewlett Packard revealed that the average IQ drops
by 10 points while multi-tasking, which is equivalent to missing one
night of sleep. Another study by Professor David Meyer showed that
when switching between two tasks, participants took 50% longer to
complete both tasks than when working on each task continuously
without any interruption. Multitaskers were also more likely to make
mistakes and have increased stress.
How do we stop doing too many things at once and feeling stressed,
when it seems there is so much to do all the time?
Try doing just one thing at a time. Really be in that moment, immerse
yourself in it and see if it is more enjoyable. Live your life. Really love
your life, one moment at a time. Don’t waste your energy trying to do
everything at once.
I struggle with this constantly. But I do find if we are conscious of
living for the now, we are more likely to do it. I am trying to make efforts
in little ways to achieve this. For instance, when one of my team
members comes into my office to ask me something, I put down what
I am doing and physically turn my chair towards the person addressing
me. By giving people your full attention in the moment, they feel more
valued, you actually hear what they are saying and the issue or question
can be addressed more appropriately.
Action Step: Do one thing at a time and give it your full attention and
focus – before moving on to the next task.
3. – e – everyday life Management
I think because we are all so busy it is imperative that we plan not only
our time, but more importantly, our priorities. Life as we know can get
so crazy, that unless you actually schedule something to occur, it is
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