This Harvard Business Review article writen by Malissa Clark on reclaiming your life really resonates!
Thank you, Claude EREPMOC, for sharing these insights! ๐
Over the summer, I embraced a "monk mode" approach, fully disconnecting to focus on deep work and personal renewal. ๐ฑ
Iโve decided to keep it as a monthly ritual to help prioritize what truly matters and avoid burnout. ๐ช
The strategies here, especially around setting boundaries and embracing recovery, are key to maintaining this balance. โ๏ธ
Iโm always working in my head, even when Iโm not โ and itโs exhausting!
I found this HBR article, A Workaholic's Guide to Reclaiming Your Life and the 6 strategies it proposes were beneficial:
1. Redefine "Urgent" โณ: Not everything is urgent. Look back at tasks to see what really needed immediate attention.
2. Reinvent Your To-Do List ๐: Use tools like the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize and focus on what truly matters.
3. Learn to Say "No" and Delegate ๐
โโ๏ธ๐ค: Set boundaries and delegate tasks that donโt align with your personal or professional goals.
4. Fix the Workaholic Clock โฐ: Track how long tasks actually take to avoid overcommitting.
5. Control Rumination ๐งโโ๏ธ: Use mindfulness and self-reflection to prevent work from taking over your mind during downtime.
6. Embrace Rest and Recovery ๐ฟ๐ค: Prioritize rest through physical activity, relaxation, and detaching from work to combat burnout.
If you have 11 minutes, I was particularly impressed by the tips in the TED Talk, An ER Doctor on Triaging Your Crazy Busy Life โ definitely worth a watch! ๐ฅโจ
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