How do effective people manage their energy? Self-compassion

 How do effective people manage their energy?

 Self-compassion 
(Execution Excellence -"Ability to get things done" Series)

 

In continuation of last week's discussion on how effective people manage energy levels at the workplace so that they always display enthusiasm and balanced mental emotions to get things done, one more energy booster is self-compassion.

Self-compassion:

Self-compassion is being kind to ourselves whenever we fail, make mistakes or feel low.

For example, when some of our friends feel low due to a mistake, we tend to look at things from a distance and be kind to our friends. But, when we make mistakes, we are harsh ourselves and self-critics. That is due to a lack of self-compassion. When we do not understand ourselves and are kind enough, that moment drains our energy level further.

The ability to differentiate between our decision and self-worth improves our energy level. Some people are trained to be more self-compassionate despite failures or mistakes. They tend to bounce back from low energy levels quickly.

I have a friend who is a serial entrepreneur who has ventured into many businesses in the last 20 years, and unfortunately, many failed or shut down due to bad decisions. From a materialistic perspective, the world may perceive him as yet to be a successful entrepreneur, but what i have observed in him is a real example of self-compassion.

He always presents himself with professional attire and a smiley look and is highly energetic during any conversation. He is very active in the task throughout the day and always strives to be better in his profession. Not even a single instance he regretted his mistakes and self-critic himself.

He is clear in differentiating the wrong decisions and being a good person. That is the essence of self-compassion. He can differentiate his bad decisions/outcomes and himself as worthy. That is self-compassion. ( There is a thin line difference between being self-critical and self-realization of mistakes). i always look up to him whenever i feel low.
 
In professional life, we are bound to make many mistakes due to our decisions, thoughts, and actions. How we react when things go wrong affects our ability to differentiate ourselves and our decisions.

It is challenging to be self-compassionate as most of us choose to be harsh or blame others or the environment. It needs awareness and practice of looking at ourselves with kindness and differentiating from our mistakes.

Being self-compassionate helps to be at a high energy level, at least not at a low energy level.

Pl relate how much you are kind to yourself when you make mistakes..

Have a great week ahead.

How good are you at managing energy?

 How good are you at managing energy?   

(Execution Excellence -"Ability to get things done" Series)

Last week, we discussed the importance of managing energy at the self-level to get things done from others in a professional environment.

I came across a checklist devised by Tony Schwartz, the Author of the book " The power of full engagement," which broadly indicates our energy management level.

This checklist may help assess our energy management level on a day-to-day basis.
 
Please Tick the statements below that are valid for you.

Body

• I don't regularly get at least seven to eight hours of sleep, and I often wake up feeling tired.
•  I frequently skip breakfast or settle for something that isn't nutritious.
•  I don't work out enough.
•  I don't take regular breaks during the day to truly renew and recharge

Emotions

• I frequently feel irritable, impatient, or anxious at work, especially when work is demanding.
• I don't have enough time with my family, and when I'm with them, I'm not always really with them.
• I have too little time for the activities I most deeply enjoy.
• I don't have time to express my appreciation to others and feel grateful for my accomplishments.

Mind

• I have difficulty focusing on one thing at a time, and I am easily distracted during the day by email and social media / WhatsApp
• I spend much of my day reacting to immediate crises and demands rather than focusing on activities with longer-term value.
• I don't take enough time for reflection, strategizing, and creative thinking.
• I work in the evenings or on weekends, and I rarely take an e-mail–free vacation.

Spirit

• I don't spend enough time at work doing what I enjoy best.
• There are significant gaps between what I say is most important to me and how I allocate my time and energy.
• My decisions at work are more often influenced by external demands than by a strong, clear sense of my purpose.
• I don't invest enough time and energy to make a positive difference to others or the world.

How is your overall energy?

Total number of statements checked: __

Guide to scores

0–3: Excellent energy management skills
4–6: Reasonable energy management skills
7–10: Significant energy management deficits
11–16: Energy management crisis
 
Having an awareness of the existing SKILL LEVEL in managing energy level,we can talk about the practical ways to improve energy management in all aspects in the next week.
 
Have a great week ahead.

Managing Energy

  Managing Energy

(Execution Excellence -"Ability to get things done" Series)
 

As we discuss the art of getting things done in the workplace, managers/ leaders must organize themselves effectively.

We have discussed some elements of self-organization like Time Management, Managing expectations, being focused and Building Trust.

The next important element in self-organizing is Managing Energy. 
 
Managing Energy is all about how we are well-being physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
 
Why is managing Energy essential?

All energies are interrelated.
When we do not manage any one of the energy levels, it will affect other energy. Eventually, it will affect the performance and execution capabilities. For example, when we are not well physically due to some pain, it affects us emotionally as feeling low, mentally we are not in a position to concentrate on anything, and we disconnect from our purpose (spiritually).

Energy is contagious.
When you observe people with high energy levels, they always display a pleasing appearance, say a smiling face, firm tone, straight posture, and present themselves with enthusiasm. We also tend to be at a high energy level in their presence. That is why when we attend any motivational training program, the trainer displays high energy, and we are also at a high energy level. After the program, we return to our natural energy level and seek a similar energizing experience.

In a professional context, when the leader is not at a high energy level and displays a lack of enthusiasm in walking, talking, and carrying out routines, the followers also lose their energy.
No one would like to work with a lousy person with low energy levels.

You may relate to your experience with some people.

I have worked with one very charismatic, soft, and firm-spoken boss, always with enthusiasm. Everyone liked to work with him, and i never said no to him when he assigned some tasks. Relatively, he used to get things done easily. He was respected by all and quite successful in his career. The one thing i can attribute to his success is his highly energetic, enthusiastic, and influential power in the workplace.
 
From this perspective, maintaining a high energy level and being active are essential.

Let us discuss some practical ways people enhance their energy levels next week.

Have a great week ahead!