Feel good productivity

• Feel good productivity vs grindset
• It has been proven by studies that feeling good increases our energy, reduces chronic stress and brings you more fullfilment in life.
• Grind can be beneficial short-term but its not sustainable at all since there is always more and more work so you will stay under stress for long time.
• Ali’s story when he started working as a doctor during Christmas

Energisers

• Energies with fun
• Make it a game, an adventure. You are exploring different parts of the map, doing side quests
• How would it looked like if it would be more fun - make adjustments, e.g. music, invite friends
• Lower the stakes because when they are high, you are more stress and take the work more seriously. View your work as game of monopoly - you take it serious enough to have a chance to win but still having fun during the game
• Energize with power
• Power means you are in control, you have the autonomy the confidence to do the work.

1. Fake it till you make it. If you are confident you are more likely to achieve the goal. And since confidence is more about a mindset, you can pretend you are an expert on the task.
2. The process of the work is always in your hands thus you can take ownership of it 100%
3. How would it look like if I would be more skilled? How can I start teaching others even though I am yet to be expert?

• Energize with people
• Life is more fun when having people friends around
• Treat others as comrades (it’s our win) rather than competitors
• By asking for help as well as lending hand you build relationships
• It’s really hard to overcome I ate so if you have something positive to say say it as much as you can

Unblock

• Procrastination
• Its a symptom of feeling bad - treating the symptom doesnt resolve it in the long term, you should try to resolve why you are feeling bad

1. Uncertainty - figure out why are you doing do thing, then you can think about how. If you dont know the why, your brain will be uncertain and it hates this feeling
2. Improve your goals - instead of Smart goals which are often hardly achievable, make use of NICE goals (Near-term - Daily or weekly, input based - either repetitions or time, controllable - How much can you control the inputs? And energising - How you will make use of the energisers listed above?)
3. When you will work? Use habit stacking = you use your existing Habits as a trigger

• 1. Seriousness is Overrated: Embracing Playfulness in Work
• • Approach Work with Adventure: See your tasks as opportunities for adventure, like a game filled with surprises and challenges.
• • Find the Fun: Even mundane tasks have an element of fun. Ask yourself how you can make a task enjoyable and restructure it around that idea.
• • Lower the Stakes: Don’t take everything too seriously. Viewing failures as learning experiences rather than setbacks can reduce stress.
• • Actionable Steps:

1. Identify a task you find boring or stressful. Reframe it as an adventure or challenge to make it more engaging.

• Mám nechut dělat portfolio na předmět Ekonomie pro podnikatele - nevidím v tom přínos. Mohl bych si však dát výzvu, abych použil chatgpt co nejefektivněji na vypracování portfolia. Úspěšný postup pa kzobecnit, sepsat a později použít na podobné úkoly.

1. For a task that seems dull, ask, “How could this be fun?” and brainstorm ways to make it more enjoyable.

• Momentálně si znova pěstuji návyk psaní esejí - zkouším eseje psát úplně jinak, např. teď jsem si nechal od chatgpt vygenerovat shrnutí z každé kapitoly a ke každé z nich akční kroky a budu se snažit všechny akční kroky splnit.

1. Practice viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than failures. Reflect on what you learned instead of focusing on the outcome.

• Poslední 3 akce Green Glazz byly dost propadák - jedny z prvních které byly po zaplacení hodinovky ztrátové - celkem šok když 8 předchozích akcí byly extrémně úspěšné (20tis Kč obrat a více). Je to pro mě velké zklamání - vůbec jsem to nečekal. Vede mě to k hlubší pochopen každé akce pro kvalitnější evaluaci zda bude zisková - už nestačí pouze počet návštěvníků, ale: 1) Jaký je počet účastníků v čase naší účasti na akci? Zeptat se stánkařů z minulých let. 2) Jak velký je areál akce a kde bude náš stánek? 3) Jaké bude počasí - déšť a horko lidé nemají rádi plus o prázdninách moc nejsou doma (Praha je dost prázdná)
• 2. Empowering Yourself: Increasing Personal Power
• • Build Confidence: Confidence isn’t fixed; you can develop it by adopting a mindset of self-belief and acting as if you’re already confident.
• • Level Up Your Skills: Continuously learn and improve your skills. Teach others what you know to reinforce your learning and boost your confidence.
• • Take Ownership: Even if you don’t control everything, focus on what you can control, such as your approach and attitude toward tasks.
• • Actionable Steps:

1. Start each day by acting as if you are confident. Visualize yourself succeeding in your tasks.

• [ ] Jsem schopný prodejce a dokážu lidem ukázat jejich potřebu v bezstarostné zeleni.

1. Choose a new skill to learn or a current one to improve. Set a small, manageable goal to work on this skill each week.

• Nastavování a plánování realistických cílů

1. Identify an aspect of your work where you feel powerless and find one action you can take to change your approach or attitude.

• 3. Energize Through People: Building Positive Connections
• • Be a Team Player: Treat colleagues as allies, not competitors. Collaboration can create a more positive and productive work environment.
• • Help Others and Seek Help: Don’t hesitate to help others or ask for help. This fosters stronger relationships and mutual support.
• • Over-Communicate: Share more than you think is necessary. Effective communication can prevent misunderstandings and build trust.
• • Actionable Steps:

1. Make a list of colleagues or friends who uplift you. Make an effort to spend more time with them.
2. Find an opportunity today to offer help to someone or ask for help with something you need.
3. Identify a piece of information that could be useful to someone else and share it proactively.

• 4. Overcoming Procrastination: Addressing Emotional Blockers
• • Gain Clarity: Uncertainty often leads to procrastination. Clarify your goals by asking ‘why’ and determining the steps (‘how’) to achieve them.
• • Set NICE Goals: Forget SMART goals; focus on goals that are Near-term, Input-based, Controllable, and Energising.
• • Use Implementation Intentions: Link your tasks to regular habits to create a routine that encourages productivity.
• • Actionable Steps:

1. Take a current goal and clarify its purpose by asking yourself ‘why’ you want to achieve it.
2. Reframe a goal to make it more NICE (Near-term, Input-based, Controllable, Energising).
3. Pair a new task with an existing habit (e.g., after brushing your teeth, spend 10 minutes planning your day).

• 5. Dealing with Fear: Building Courage
• • Understand Your Fear: Identify what you’re afraid of and where this fear comes from to address it more effectively.
• • Reduce Fear: Prevent catastrophizing by asking if the issue will matter in the short, medium, or long term.
• • Overcome Fear: Remember that most people are not focused on judging you; they’re usually more concerned with their own issues.
• • Actionable Steps:

1. Think of a task you’ve been avoiding and write down what scares you about it. Analyze these fears logically.
2. Ask yourself: Will this matter in 10 minutes? 10 weeks? 10 years? Use these answers to gain perspective on your fears.
3. Practice exposing yourself to small, manageable fears to build courage over time.

• 6. Fighting Inertia: Taking Action
• • Identify Frictions: Find what’s stopping you from starting a task and work on removing those obstacles.
• • Take the Next Step: Break tasks into small steps and track your progress to maintain momentum.
• • Create Supportive Systems: Develop systems and routines that support long-term productivity and celebrate small wins.
• • Actionable Steps:

1. List any obstacles preventing you from starting a task and devise ways to eliminate or reduce them.
2. Identify the very next step needed to move a project forward and commit to completing it today.
3. Set up a system to track your progress, like a journal or digital app, and use it to celebrate small achievements.

• 7. Preventing Burnout: Maintaining High Mood
• • Do Less: Avoid overcommitting by limiting the number of projects you work on and learning to say ‘no’.
• • Resist Distraction: Minimize distractions by changing your environment or setting clear boundaries with digital devices.
• • Take Breaks: Regular breaks are necessary for sustained productivity and should be viewed as essential, not optional.
• • Actionable Steps:

1. Review your current projects and identify at least one that you can pause or delegate to reduce your workload.
2. Remove distracting apps from your phone or set specific times when you’re allowed to check them.
3. Schedule regular breaks throughout your day and treat them as an essential part of your routine.

• 8. Effective Rest: Recharging Properly
• • Practice CALM Rest: Find activities that make you feel Competent, Autonomous, Liberated, and Mellow.
• • Engage with Nature: Spend time in nature or bring natural elements into your environment to boost your mood and energy.
• • Rest Strategically: Sometimes doing nothing is the best way to recharge and prepare for future tasks.
• • Actionable Steps:

1. Identify an activity that aligns with CALM principles and incorporate it into your weekly routine.
2. Plan to spend at least 10 minutes outside each day or bring a small piece of nature (like a plant) into your workspace.
3. Allocate a specific time each day or week where you allow yourself to do absolutely nothing to recharge fully.

• 9. Aligning with Your True Goals: Avoiding Misalignment Burnout
• • Envision Your Future: Reflect on your long-term goals and consider what truly matters to you.
• • Plan for the Medium Term: Think about what achievements you’d like to celebrate in a year and align your current actions accordingly.
• • Take Immediate Steps: Identify short-term actions that can move you closer to your long-term vision.
• • Actionable Steps:

1. Spend 15 minutes visualizing your ideal life in 10, 20, or even 50 years. Write down what is most important to you.
2. Define what success looks like for you in one year. List the steps you need to take in the next month to move toward that vision.
3. Identify three small actions you can take today that will align you closer with your long-term goals.