Most of the leaders I work with LOVE what they do.
Given the choice to not work, they wouldn’t take it. Work is a massive part of their identity.
So when they tell me they’re drained by work, I get suspicious.
This is more often a symptom of working unproductively than it is not being in the right role.
If this is how you feel, you’re likely drained for these four reasons:
- You’re working on the wrong things.
- You’re not using your genius zone.
- You’re in reactivity mode.
- Your efforts aren’t in alignment with the needs of the organization.
Doing any of the above behaviors is not the same as structuring your day based on priority, importance, and alignment (knowing that emergencies will always happen.)
In our productivity workshop, Get Sh*t Done, we teach a matrix that ensures you’re working in a way that will bear actual results. Most people sit down to write a to-do list and then start hacking away at it, interrupted by compulsive urges to check email, constantly answering texts or calls, or jumping when the boss makes a last minute urgent request.
Even the creme de la creme of achievers get snagged in the web of reactivity. They’re so talented that they almost pull it off even when they’re in a frenzy.
But here’s the kicker: This web of reactivity is also why you’re feeling burnt out and bearing the weight of the world.
How to change that?
- Get clear about what your priorities are.
- Identify the cost of re-prioritizing. Re-prioritization is sometimes needed, however when you are constantly reprioritizing it’s costing your productivity.
- Learn to identify true emergencies so you don’t overreact to non-emergencies.
- Practice saying “No” when appropriate. Sometimes the best response is, “No, not right now.”
In my Get Sh*t Done workshop, we dive into the nitty-gritty of it all. We’ll show you the ropes and teach you how to build a plan to keep you focused.
The result? You’ll feel a surge of energy because you’ll learn how to make a real impact. You’ll learn to manage your inbox too! And still have time for those “other priorities” you say you value as much as work.
That’s a promise.
With love,
Mari Carmen
