How you work is far more important than how much you work.
Some people have an uncanny ability to get things done. They keep their nights and weekends sacred and still get more done than people who work ten or 20 hours more per week than they do.
A new study from Stanford University shows that they are on to something. The study found that productivity per hour declines sharply when the workweek exceeds 50 hours, and productivity drops offso much after 55 hours that there’s no point in working any more. That’s right, people who work as much as 70 hours (or more) per week actually get the same amount done as people who work 55 hours.
Smart people know the importance of shifting gears on the weekend to relaxing and rejuvenating activities. They use their weekends to create a better week ahead.
This is easier said than done, so here’s some help. The following are some things that you can do to find balance on the weekend and come into work at 110% on Monday morning.
1 DISCONNECT
Disconnecting is the most important weekend strategy, because if you can’t find a way to remove yourself electronically from your work, then you’ve never really left. Making yourself available 24/7 exposes you to a constant barrage of stressors that prevent you from refocusing and recharging. If taking the entire weekend offhandling work emails and calls isn’t realistic, try designating specific times on Saturday and Sunday for checking emails and responding to voicemails. For example, check your messages on Saturday afternoon while your kids are getting a haircut and on Sunday evenings after dinner. This will alleviate stress without sacrificing availability.
2 MINIMISE CHORES
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