When the sun shines, the beach lures you in, and the late-night outings call, it is so easy to throw responsibilities out the door. There is something in the summer air that makes being productive, in your personal life and career, a foreign concept. Partially, it is due to the fact that the word “fun” is attached to every summer activity. A person working a desk job from nine to five is not thinking about the work he is doing — he is thinking about the weekend awaiting ahead of him.
But, what if during the tanning hours, the long drives to and back from work, or just simple leisure hours become your reason to work? The only thing that would be better than doing all of these fun activities, would be to listen to something that will ignite the fervor of productivity on a hot summer day.
Learning more ways to be more productive will not fade away, but tan-lines do. The knowledge you acquire to power through the summer will not only make your summer more productive but will instigate the desire to implement the principle of productivity through one’s daily life at any given season.
With these helpful productivity tips and podcast recommendations, conquering the summer slump will be the greatest victory yet!
Setting Morning Routines
Even though the summertime calls for late nights, it is important to draw the line when it comes to the workplace and productivity levels. Studies have shown that people who tend to have more mixed working routines in the morning hours are more likely to have more relaxing days.
The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, which is hosted weekly by Jeff Sanders, promotes the idea of “dominating your day before breakfast” by implementing a working routine and early habits throughout the day. This podcast aims to introduce new approaches and techniques that help eliminate the heaviness of waking up early and conquering the day.
Establishing Suitable Working Hours
Tuning out might be a contradiction to productivity; however, it is needed to sustain better work. For most employees, there are fixed working hours that they are required to fulfill. However, more often than not, employers force employees to work beyond their requirements which only instigates tiredness and sluggish productivity.
For this reason, it is important to have a well-coordinated agreement between the employer and the employee in order to refrain from any sluggishness. Employees should also have the fervor of finishing up their work, with the utmost best charisma, in order to avoid any complications in the workplace.
David Allen’s podcast Getting Things Done (GTD) is the perfect audio to set employees on the wave of achievements in their workplace. In his podcast, Allen uses certain GTD tips and tricks to entertain what he likes to call “mind like water” that helps the listeners align their management and time during work.
Beyond the Workplace
The summertime will never be an excuse to not expand, both mindfully and physically. Rather, it is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills, acquire more knowledge, or work on bodily and mental health. This can be done by allotting a certain hour at any time of the day dedicated to learning something new.
Alice Bradley and Melissa Kirsch, hosts of the podcast The Upgrade take their listeners on a wave of self-improvement. The topics the hosts entertain on the show vary from neurology and how to improve one’s memory, financial management, and many more. Learning something new every week is surely something that one will be able to look back on and remember forever.
Practice Self Care
The summer air breeds the idea of being “busy” because there is always something to do. Whether it is stamping the working hours, going out with friends, or getting errands done, one can forget what it actually means to self-care. Self-care, more than often, means winding down. There are several ways to practice self-care, for some it can mean indulging in a spa day or eating your favorite meal. For others, it can mean binge-watching a TV show they have been holding on for long.
And for others, it can mean sitting in peace and quiet. Self-care is important, but it also important to hold yourself accountable in order to not become overwhelmed. The Live Awake podcast aims to ground the busy life of others when things get tough – through guided reflection and meditation. Living an intentional life is important and surely this podcast will help align employees’ perspectives
