Once I understood those facts [what enables me the most], I was able to change a few habits to make it easier for me to operate in my ideal environment. Here are some examples:
- I set up multiple âprepare for bedâ alarms at 10:00 p.m., 10:15 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. so that my head can hit the pillow at 11:00 p.m. sharp.
- I exercise for ten to fifteen minutes in the morning right after I wake up. Itâs not much, but it gives me a sense of accomplishment that anchors the rest of the day.
- I schedule half an hour of âdaily prepâ into my calendar so I can study my day and visualize how I want each meeting or work task to go.
- I make an effort to become friends with my colleagues and learn about their lives outside of work.
- I schedule âthinking timeâ blocks on my calendar so I can sort through and write down my thoughts on big problems.
- Twice a year, I look back on the past six months and reflect on what Iâve gotten better at. Then, I set new learning goals for the next six months.