managing your energy
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- 1. MANAGING YOUR ENERGY
- 2. WHY MUST WE MANAGE OUR ENERGY? Time is a limited source. Putting in longer hours of work can Deplete your physical energy Make you mentally exhausted Cause you to become disengaged Make you physically sick
- 3. STARTS WITH THE BODY Manage your physical energy by Sufficient sleep 6 to 8 hours a night by setting an earlier bedtime Making time for exercise Cardiovascular 3 times a week Strength training 1 time a week Eating consistent healthy snacks/meals every 3 hours Taking breaks! Notice signs of fatigue when working on long assignments
- 4. NEXT: YOUR EMOTIONS Emotional energy is key Express appreciation to your colleagues, classmates, teachers etc. Take a moment to buy time When your workload becomes too much, take a second to breath Remain positive Having a negative outlook on daily tasks can affect not just yourself, but everyone around you
- 5. THE MIND Sustain your mental energy by Freeing yourself of distractions during work Making designated times to respond to messages At night, decide on your most important challenge/task for the next day and make it your first priority
- 6. SPIRITUAL DRIVE Make meaningful and purposeful improvements Work at your weaknesses Identify them, and create healthy ways to improve them. Remember to have fun! Allocate time for the activities and/or people you enjoy
- 7. TIME MANAGEMENT VIDEOS Time Management Fairy http://youtu.be/se8Xncrpn24 Young Professionals Time Management Tips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hqm1qzLXPA&feature=youtu.be
- 8. FOLLOW-UP What are 1-2 ways you can improve your current daily routine to maximize your time and energy?