Stress levels have never been higher in recent years as they are now, not when it comes to trying to survive in this financially uncertain climate. I know some people who work 7 days a week, and 12 to 14 hour days is the norm.
The logic is that you can’t afford to slow down. The trouble is that if they don’t slow down, their productivity slowly goes down and with time they end up doing less and less. Can’t afford to slow down, how about you can’t afford not to take a break. A holiday, a break, something to regain your composure.
It has been shown that people who have a short 20 minute nap in the afternoon wake up refreshed and much more productive than those who just tough it through the afternoon.
Pacing yourself is essential to not just survival, but winning in the game of life. Watch this video, from the Sydney Olympics. It shows how Eric Moussambani doesn’t pace himself. In this particular heat, he actually won his event, but don’t count on this style for yourself.
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What a great video of Eric Moussambani from the Sidney summer Olympics. That’s what I call passion, heart and going for it! People will remember him for that… the same way in which we remember Edie the Eagle and the Jamaican bobsled team at the Calgary winter Olympics.
It does illustrate that passion is the spark to get started. However, I find that I need a goal, a plan, useful tools, good coaching, persistence, flexibility and a good pace in order to be successful.
My goal is to be successful in various aspects of my life. I find that when I’m juggling priorities, I have learnt to pace myself – sometimes going all out in one area of my life, but keeping in mind that I have other areas that I want to fulfil. Then, when enough progress has been made on my area of focus, easing back a bit and focusing on another area. I feel empowered when I consciously change my priorities.
How do I know when it’s time to switch priorities? It’s when I start feeling stressed out. I’ll pinpoint the cause of my stress and use my support network to get me motivated to act on the cause of my stress.
Through their “Ultimate Wake Up” workshop
(http://www.ultimatewakeup.com/) and their personal coaching, Tony and Marcelle have made it so much easier for me to prioritise what’s important in my life.
First time I saw the video of Eric Moussanbani, I cried until my sides hurt. But with reflection, I really think he reflects the true spirit of the Olympics.
Tony