While it\u2019s impossible to control how things make you feel, you have complete control over how you react to your emotions. First, you need to be honest with yourself about what you are feeling and why you are feeling it. From that point on, it is much easier to channel the emotion into producing the behaviour that you want. The key is to identify and label your emotions as you experience them. Associating words with what you are feeling makes the emotion tangible and less mysterious. This helps you relax, figure out what is behind your emotion and move forward.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Sustain Your Focus<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe all know that frustrating feeling of sitting down to tackle something important, only to quickly lose focus when we expected to dive right into the task. It takes time for your mind to become fully absorbed in an activity. Studies have shown that it takes five to 20\u00a0minutes before people start to focus. If you can force yourself to persist in the activity in spite of any distractions for 20\u00a0minutes, the chances are much higher that you will be able to sustain your focus and find a state of flow. The best way to do this is to put away or turn off all of your typical distractions (phones, email, social media), then keep an eye on the clock until you\u2019ve done nothing but your task for a good 20 minutes, even if you aren\u2019t getting much done.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Take Breaks<\/strong><\/h2>\nOur brains and bodies simply aren\u2019t wired for prolonged periods of work. While it might seem as though sitting at your desk for eight hours straight is the best way to get all of your work done, this can work against you. Research has shown that the most productive work cycle tends to be 52\u00a0minutes of uninterrupted work, followed by 17-minute breaks. While it probably isn\u2019t realistic to structure your schedule this rigidly, for most people, the battle is won by just remembering to take breaks. Just be certain to pepper several short breaks throughout your day.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Shift Sets<\/strong><\/h2>\nOnce you\u2019ve taken a break, you must shift your focus back to your task. No matter how \u2018in the zone\u2019 you were before taking a break, you\u2019ll sometimes find that you\u2019re back to square one when it comes to focusing. To do a proper set shift, you have to reorganise your thoughts by following steps one through four above, especially if you\u2019re having trouble diving back into the task. You\u2019ll discover that getting back into flow quickly after a break is very doable, but it must be done purposefully.<\/p>\n
Remember that \u2018flow friendly\u2019 environments are not just a matter of mindful team management. Remember to exercise the state of being immersed in a given activity to improve your productivity and general well-being.<\/p>\n
Want to get more inventive and satisfied with your work? Get engaged in things you like, meditate and train your ability to focus. Stay mentally active \u2013 sitting in front of the TV may not be the best start. Last and foremost, learn how to prioritise, even if you plan your activities outside the working hours.<\/p>\n
There is a real value in providing companies with the tools to carry out regular organisational assessments and\u00a0this is where Great People Inside <\/a>comes to your aid. Our online platform offers the best solutions and tools for your company to thrive in every type of industry and any possible situation your organisation may find itself. In terms of lowering your employee turnover rates, we recommend our GR8 Full Spectrum <\/a>assessment for hiring and 360\u00b0 Survey<\/a> for retention. Finding the right talent, the best fit for the job and your organisation can be a very challenging task. It requires deep knowledge of your own organisation’s culture and a keen understanding of the candidate\u2019s personality, strengths, interests, work style and other characteristics. Our technology and solutions will do the work for you, helping you find employees who can flourish and reach the highest performance required to constantly bring your company forward.<\/p>\nRequest a\u00a0free demo:<\/p>\n
Our brains and bodies simply aren\u2019t wired for prolonged periods of work. While it might seem as though sitting at your desk for eight hours straight is the best way to get all of your work done, this can work against you. Research has shown that the most productive work cycle tends to be 52\u00a0minutes of uninterrupted work, followed by 17-minute breaks. While it probably isn\u2019t realistic to structure your schedule this rigidly, for most people, the battle is won by just remembering to take breaks. Just be certain to pepper several short breaks throughout your day.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Shift Sets<\/strong><\/h2>\nOnce you\u2019ve taken a break, you must shift your focus back to your task. No matter how \u2018in the zone\u2019 you were before taking a break, you\u2019ll sometimes find that you\u2019re back to square one when it comes to focusing. To do a proper set shift, you have to reorganise your thoughts by following steps one through four above, especially if you\u2019re having trouble diving back into the task. You\u2019ll discover that getting back into flow quickly after a break is very doable, but it must be done purposefully.<\/p>\n
Remember that \u2018flow friendly\u2019 environments are not just a matter of mindful team management. Remember to exercise the state of being immersed in a given activity to improve your productivity and general well-being.<\/p>\n
Want to get more inventive and satisfied with your work? Get engaged in things you like, meditate and train your ability to focus. Stay mentally active \u2013 sitting in front of the TV may not be the best start. Last and foremost, learn how to prioritise, even if you plan your activities outside the working hours.<\/p>\n
There is a real value in providing companies with the tools to carry out regular organisational assessments and\u00a0this is where Great People Inside <\/a>comes to your aid. Our online platform offers the best solutions and tools for your company to thrive in every type of industry and any possible situation your organisation may find itself. In terms of lowering your employee turnover rates, we recommend our GR8 Full Spectrum <\/a>assessment for hiring and 360\u00b0 Survey<\/a> for retention. Finding the right talent, the best fit for the job and your organisation can be a very challenging task. It requires deep knowledge of your own organisation’s culture and a keen understanding of the candidate\u2019s personality, strengths, interests, work style and other characteristics. Our technology and solutions will do the work for you, helping you find employees who can flourish and reach the highest performance required to constantly bring your company forward.<\/p>\nRequest a\u00a0free demo:<\/p>\n
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