
Stop Drifting, Start Driving: Building Your Personal 'Operating System' Post
Any technology, regardless of its kind, requires a solid operating system to ensure smooth operation. You wouldn’t continue to use a laptop that crashed every ten minutes, would you? Of course not! So why would you allow yourself to crash at the end of every day?
There is more to self-care than getting your solid 8 hours of sleep. High performers require a personal operating system to manage their energy, focus, and growth. Without these systems in place, many fall victim to burnout…
How do high performers avoid burnout?
Morning routines
How you begin the morning sets the tone for the remainder of your day. Making your mornings work for you, not against you, by forming productive habits. Daily habits, good or bad, will affect your quality of life.
What kind of life do you want to have?
The right systems in place can be the difference between a productive day and a lackluster one. A computer program with a slow operating system is less likely to be used, the same is true of our habit systems. When we apply intention to our routines, our internal operating systems work in rhythm with our external operating systems, creating a cohesive atmosphere of productivity.
Planning your week
Scheduling and time blocking are effective tools to improve productivity for your life, business, or education. By selecting specific days and times to work on important tasks, you will find that your to-do list becomes more manageable and your stress levels decrease.
How much time would you get back?
Another useful tool worth implementing is sprint planning. With this method, tasks can be prioritized based on the level of urgency, due dates, or other factors to ensure peak efficiency.
Reflections
There is so much power in reflecting on your day, your week, and your month. By tracking and analyzing the measurable metrics of your life, you can see what worked for you, where you may have growth opportunities, and what avenues you might want to explore further.
Reflect and take action on the future
I have great news for you! These operating systems are not only within your grasp; I can help you design one tailored to your unique needs. These systems reduce the need for reliance on willpower. I cover this more in-depth in my F.O.R.G.E.D. Forward program.
Click here to learn more about this program.