Many people who travel frequently by bus face the problem of insomnia.

To avoid this, you must follow the recommendations of experts:

• On the eve of the trip, you should not sleep during the day, it is even better to “lack sleep” at night so that it is easier to fall asleep during the trip.
• If the bus journey is long, do not get carried away with coffee and tea. You can take a milk drink to the salon, which will provide the body with carbohydrates that activate the production of substances responsible for falling asleep. Dinner should be light, do not overload the stomach. Give preference to yogurt and cottage cheese. Sweet food will help you relax on the road. You should not eat too much on the bus, because a stuffed stomach will not let you fall asleep easily and calmly.
• If the conditions in the cabin allow (smooth movement of the bus and a normal level of lighting), you can read a little. Reading in this case is a good alternative to physical activity, which is necessary for a good rest. You will feel relaxed after reading and will be able to fall asleep faster.
• Think over the items of clothing in advance - you should be as comfortable as possible on the bus. Too warm things are clearly not suitable. Think about what makes you feel comfortable. Outerwear can be removed and put on the top shelf. You can wear a tracksuit - it does not hinder movement and is comfortable in it.
• The noise of the engine and the snoring of a neighbor are not the best attributes of a bus trip, but there is no getting around it. Take ear plugs with you or use headphones by turning on the music on your smartphone. Many people fall asleep much better to the sound of their favorite songs and melodies. You will not react to extraneous sounds and will be able to fall asleep quickly.
• If the bus makes a stop, but you are not going to sleep yet, be sure to get off. This will give you the opportunity to warm up and get some fresh air. Especially if you travel in the summer and the bus is stuffy.

If these methods are not enough, you will have to use non-drug preparations. For example, valerian tea (pre-brewed at home) will help you relax and fall asleep. Also in the pharmacy you can offer a whole arsenal of drugs that are aimed at combating insomnia. As a rule, they include plant components: valerian, hawthorn, motherwort ("Persen", "Novo-Passit", "Trioson"). Such drugs calm the nervous system and are not addictive. Released without a doctor's prescription.

Modern sleep centers offer a unique service - brain music. On special equipment, an electroencephalogram of a person in a state of relaxation and rest is recorded, and then translated into a musical format. The recording can be downloaded to a player or smartphone and listened to before going to bed on the bus.

In the morning, upon arrival at your destination, it is better to take a shower, do exercises or take a short walk around the city. Include in breakfast a large number of protein, it will help you tune in to the working mode and activates brain activity. To finally wake up, you can drink a cup of coffee before lunch. But the "retreat" will be redundant. It is better to wait until the evening and go to bed at the usual time or an hour earlier.

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Like it or not, it makes sense for many of us to reconsider our approaches to energy expenditure. Often we spend it on unnecessary people, on unnecessary information and on unnecessary actions, depriving ourselves of the opportunity to invest it in what is really important.

In order to avoid this, you need to follow simple principles:

The ability to correctly define goals and desired results is the most important skill of any busy person. It sounds obvious, but often under the pressure of a huge flow of incoming information and requests from outside, we forget about the main thing - why we do what we do and what we strive for.

We often consume information too reactively. We check email on our smartphone first thing in the morning while still in bed, then check social media while we drive to work. At work, we also sit down for email and we spend a whole hour answering letters and processing someone's requests. Then we go to a meeting and by lunchtime, we are usually already overwhelmed with the information that comes in from outside. The information consumed in this mode is an energy absorber. It is not surprising that there is no strength left to do something really important and coinciding with our own goals and objectives. To avoid this, we strongly recommend check email and social networks not before lunch, freeing up time in the morning solely for working on your own goals and desired results.

It is good practice to allocate time intervals in the calendar for specific strategically important tasks. A task is twice as likely to be completed if it is not only on the to-do list for the day, but also on the calendar. If you know for sure that you are working on the formation of requirements for new version product from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., it will be easier for you to resist the temptation to check e-mail at this time and spend internal energy on thoughts like “I’ll answer a colleague now and then sit down for requirements.” In addition, having such a calendar entry will make it easier for you to plan a 15-minute break from 11 to 11:15 to recharge and move on to the next task.

A very big energy absorber is the need to meet the high expectations of others. Moreover, we often fall into the simplest trap - we promise someone something that we should not have been asked, and that we should not have promised. And after that, this promise hangs like a dead weight around our necks, forcing us to think about ourselves and feel guilty if we can’t fulfill it in any way. The problem is that many of us are too eager to please others, making unnecessary commitments. To avoid this, you need to promise less and do more. And, of course, the fulfillment of the obligations assumed is the basis of a personal brand. It is important to be aware of this.

Usually, when people understand the need to manage their energy (and time), it turns out that they need to develop a number of habits aimed at changing their lives for the better. Get up earlier, go to bed earlier, play sports, read in the evenings, call family and friends more often, practice playing the guitar, go to events, etc. There is nothing more pointless than trying to develop all these habits at the same time, in one fell swoop. This is impossible, and after a week of unsuccessful attempts to go to bed earlier, go to the gym and engage in self-education, everything not only returns to normal, but there is a feeling that the usual way of life cannot be changed.

In fact, everything is possible, just habits need to be developed one at a time. Start by getting rid of your social media addiction, for example. Then develop the habit of going to bed earlier. Then give up the need to check email in the morning. Each of these steps causes a huge surge of energy, which inevitably translates into results and satisfaction from them.

The basis of productivity is energy, motivation and the will to achieve goals. In order to do something meaningful and feel normal at the same time, it is worth paying attention to our habits, as well as to what, to whom and how we spend our energy. This is, after all, what separates successful people from unhappy ones.

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GROMOV V.I. Vasiliev G.A.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SECURITY

(FRAGMENTS)

Moscow, 1998

Remember the "golden rules of life safety"

1. Anticipate danger!

2. Avoid it if possible!

3. If necessary - act!

FEAR AND PANIC

Those who claim to have no sense of fear are deceiving themselves in the first place. The feeling of fear that appears at the moment of danger in a person is a natural feeling. This triggers the instinct of self-preservation - an alarm in a dangerous situation. Fear mobilizes physical forces, speeds up the work of the brain, concentrates attention, helps to get out of an impasse.

In some cases, the absence of a sense of fear means a lack of imagination and, therefore, an inability to assess the danger. On the contrary, those with a fiery imagination may often experience this feeling out of proportion to the real danger. On the basis of fear, anxiety, trembling, weakness, impotence, immobility appear. This condition is accompanied by disorders of the autonomic nervous system or hysterical reaction, which is characterized by vagueness of judgment and inability to act. The lack of clarity in assessing the situation entails a state of hopelessness and a refusal to resist. A panicked person can quickly involve others in a similar state.

Such behavior is devoid of any common sense. This is pure instinct, characterized by the cry: "Save yourself who can!"

Panic-stricken people completely lose their individual dignity and become part of a destructive mass, unable to control their actions. A crowd acting blindly can increase the danger. Repeatedly, the lack of awareness of the real danger led to rash actions, such as jumping from the windows of the upper floors. In those moments, it seemed less painful than waiting for help or looking for another way to escape.

It is extremely difficult to resist panic; a very famous and respected person who adheres to a firm line of behavior, who knows how to talk to the crowd and inspire respect can cope with this.

There are many ways to deal with panic. Persuasion (if there is time), a categorical order, an explanation of the insignificance of the danger, or the use of force, and even the elimination of the most vicious alarmists.

It is much easier to stop a crowd that is going into a panic by starting with the last ones, reducing the group as much as possible; it is much more difficult to block the way for a crowd that is moving, since they put pressure on those walking in front from behind.

In an emergency, it is important that you are able to:

- make quick decisions;

- be able to improvise;

- constantly and continuously control oneself;

- be able to recognize danger;

- be able to recognize people;

- to be independent and independent;

Be firm and resolute when required, but be able to obey if necessary;

- identify and know your capabilities and not lose heart;

- in any situation, try to find a way out.

BANDITISM AND HOOLIGANCY

Everyday life is rich in such excesses, which are often indirectly influenced by our absent-mindedness, hindsight and frivolity. To avoid danger, certain precautions must be taken. Sometimes violence, even unmotivated, is provoked by teenagers who want to test themselves and their friends for the degree of cruelty. In such a situation, it is better not to pay attention to incitement, not to respond to insults, but to quickly move away, not ashamed that you have to retreat: heroism in this case is dangerous. Often a little is enough to cause a fight, but it is also true that if you do not follow a rude response, the aggressiveness of such attackers may decrease.

STREET SAFETY

If you are stopped by a criminal, avoid reacting with violence, especially if he is armed and even more so if you are not sure that you can protect yourself. This is not the time to risk injury before being robbed. It's disgusting to say, but The best way reduce physical violence against yourself - do not resist. So say criminologists. Practitioners add that the attacked person is more likely to survive if he recognizes the criminal's superiority or power over himself. Such submissiveness is not a natural trait for many, but before taking any retaliatory action, it is better to carefully weigh the possible consequences. Moreover, the criminals themselves, in situations of their clear superiority, usually behave quite accommodatingly.

Follow the tips that we give below, and this will, on the one hand, reduce the likelihood of getting into unpleasant situations, and on the other hand, increase your inner readiness to withstand difficulties. So, being in the city:

Avoid walking alone in sparsely populated areas;

Refuse, if possible, from night movements, in extreme cases, use a taxi;

If you are treated rudely about an alleged mistake or are made the object of ridicule, do not respond or give in to provocations;

Try to anticipate and avoid unpleasant situations;

Do not stop, if possible, hitchhiking cars and do not agree to be picked up by strangers;

Never show money or jewelry, they should be kept in an inside pocket, in a diplomat or in another safe place;

Do not burden yourself with bundles and packages, it is better to always have freedom of movement in case the need arises to defend yourself;

If someone prevents you from moving and you cannot free yourself, contact a policeman, ring the bell at any front door;

In an unfamiliar city, move around with a map that will save time; for the same reason, refer to different people more when you are looking for an address, because the only answer may be wrong;

Don't make it too clear that you are a tourist; stroll with the local newspaper under your arm, mingle with the locals;

Be attentive to doorways and poorly lit corners, trying to avoid them if possible;

If any motorist asks for advice, give it quickly and clearly, or apologize that you do not know the place, but do not volunteer to accompany a stranger;

Avoid getting on an empty bus, and if you do have to, sit closer to the driver;

When you move around in the city, it is always convenient to have a few small coins and tickets for public transport at your disposal.

….-.avoid crowded places: markets, crowds, queues, etc. It is in the crowd that it is easy to run into someone who steals bags and wallets. You yourself will not even notice this due to lack of time.

Here are a few more tips that, while obvious, are good to remember:

Contact institutions to pay for any receipt or to extend the validity of any document outside of rush hour and off-peak hours. last days before the expiration date of the document;

When leaving the bank after you have withdrawn money from the account, do not show them. The same applies to those moments when you wait in line at the cashier to pay for something;

When crossing the road, do not suddenly jump out from behind the front of the bus or a stopped truck, which block the driver's view; do not do this near turns and intersections or in a dimly lit place;

If you hear shots, immediately move away from the window and lie down on the floor, after turning off the light, move around the room, crouching. Going to the side of the window, draw the curtains with a stick or mop, cover the children in the bathroom;

If you find yourself on the street during a firefight, immediately lie down on the ground or hide behind the nearest cover (pole, tree, etc.), hug the wall of the house. To avoid becoming a victim of an accidental bullet, try not to stay in the middle of the street and move by crawling or crouching.

BEACH SAFETY

The feeling of carelessness during the holidays, generated by the instant release from duties, encourages you to behave differently than usual. This also applies to behavior on the beaches, which, due to overcrowding, can be considered temporary cities on summer period. Crowds of people come here for a short time, determined to use the time of rest with the greatest return. The feeling of freedom is supported by anonymity, that is, by the fact that no one knows anyone. In a crowd that only wants to have fun, dishonest people can often be found ready to take advantage of the general state of relaxation. Therefore, a few tips:

Be attentive to your things, do not leave them unattended even for a minute;

Do not carry valuables or large sums of money with you, do not leave anything in booths or locker rooms.

WOMEN'S SAFETY

These recommendations apply to women who are often the targets of violence. A guarantee of safety is not to trust unfamiliar men who behave provocatively or are too flashy dressed. Deciding how to respond depends on the individual's assessment of the situation. It must be remembered that a defensive reaction disorients a man and gives time to escape.

Self-defense should be resorted to only when you can count on someone else's help. The attacker can be stopped by unexpectedly throwing at him some object that is at hand: a newspaper, matches, keys. If you are being followed, change the route several times so that the criminal will go astray. Avoid being followed all the way to your home, especially if you live alone or in a deserted area.

Always alert relatives or friends about your itinerary and ask them to meet you in the evening, make dates only in crowded and well-lit places.

If possible, wear loose clothing and shoes, do not provoke rapists with provocative clothing, comb your long hair up (so that it cannot be wound around your hand), do not wear beads, long scarves and chains around your neck, do not burden yourself with bags and bundles (carry small bags).

To protect yourself, never give your last name when answering the phone, especially if you turn on the answering machine, it's better to confirm the correct dialing of the phone number.

Returning home late at night, do not stand for a long time in front of the front door, looking for the keys, it is better to have them at hand.

A woman who has been attacked tries to defend herself with all her might: this only aggravates the danger, increases the pleasure of the criminal due to the behavior of the victim. The decision must be made according to the circumstances: whether to resist or behave calmly in order to avoid more severe physical damage.

Among various ways protection can be useful those that actively affect the psychology of a man, since it is physically very difficult for him to resist, especially if you are not prepared for this. It is necessary to gain time by offering the "aggressor" something to eat or drink, to go to a more suitable place for the implementation of his plan. You can also tell him about feeling unwell, menstruation, pregnancy, sexually transmitted or other contagious disease. We must try to arouse compassion or sympathy, remembering, however, that crying can cause a backlash.

If a man is armed, use the utmost caution, do not irritate him or insult him, so as not to put your life at risk. A decision on some defensive action should be made only if there is confidence in success without outside help, because strangers often prefer not to intervene if they do not feel strong enough.

If the place is deserted and there is nowhere to run, try not to scream, such a reaction can further anger the criminal.

Pretend that you are complying with his demands, and when he relaxes, act ruthlessly, sticking your fingers into his eyes or nose, hitting him in the groin with your knee, hand or elbow.

If you are injured, contact a doctor who will record the damage, provide needed help and will issue a certificate, which must be attached to the application to the police, where the actions and appearance of the "aggressor" should be described with maximum accuracy.

Reporting an attack is a mandatory, albeit unpleasant, procedure. Cooperation with law enforcement is essential to spare other women the same risk.

Victims of such crimes need special psychological help. People who are competent in providing such services can be found in psychological assistance centers or in women's clinics.

STREET THEFT

The vast majority of petty theft occurs in crowded places: in shops, fairs, markets, bus stops and public transport. In the crowd, a thief discreetly pulls a wallet from the back pocket of his trousers, where money should never be kept. Even the inside pocket of a jacket is not a safe place if it is not buttoned up. This also applies to women with handbags over the shoulder, the locks of which are easy to open or they simply do not exist. When a woman is squeezed into a crowd, her purse slips out of her control, becoming easy prey for robbers. Railway stations, lines at the ticket office, boarding a train, aisle in the carriage and compartment are places that thieves often choose. It is enough to put a suitcase on the ground to look at the train schedule, get out of the compartment, be distracted for a while when the train stops, in order to be left without luggage or a wallet.

In large department stores, you can sometimes see women leaving their shopping carts and going to pick something from the shelves. This habit must be abandoned.

A petty thief always works in pairs, and sometimes with a group. The technique is always the same. In a crowded place, the criminal begins to "accidentally push." When the victim is no longer "receptive" to pushes, he reaches into his pocket or purse and does his job.

The operation is lightning fast. The prey goes to the partner, who immediately moves away from the victim, which most often becomes a housewife, elderly woman, sick, lonely or absent-minded person.

A pickpocket usually acts for sure because he has seen how money is taken from a passbook or the contents of a wallet during payment at the checkout of a store.

It happens that one partner first tries to distract the victim, while the other robs her. Often a partner is a woman with a disposable appearance.

If you managed to "figure out" the master of petty theft, you can go on the attack yourself: by looking at him intently, make it clear that his intentions have been unraveled. No doubt he will leave.

To eliminate the risk of being robbed, you should keep valuables in the inside pocket of a jacket, trousers or skirt with a zipper. Of course, various changes in own clothes made by you will help protect yourself from unpleasant incidents.

When you happen to travel with a large amount of money, you should not keep them all together. Of course, some of the money must be left at hand for various needs or to satisfy the appetite of possible robbers, thus eliminating even greater troubles.

When transporting precious things, keep them with you, and in order to deceive the criminal, take another bag with things of no value. It's even better if someone accompanies you.

Here are some more tips:

When going shopping for a large amount or receiving money in the bank (at the post office), ask relatives or friends to accompany or insure you;

When paying for expensive purchases, use checks or credit cards for cashless payments;

Carry wallets and valuables in closed bags (in a diplomat) or use the inside pockets of jackets, business card bags; do not use fashionable belt pockets to store money;

Keep big and small money in different places, do not draw the attention of others to the contents of your wallet when paying for purchases, attach the wallet inside the bag to a light and durable chain or in another way;

Pickpocketing most often occurs when visiting big stores, markets, in queues, in crowded transport, at stations. Therefore, being in the crowd, be especially attentive and careful;

If you are not alone, ask your companion to insure you when choosing a product or give him your bag;

When in a crowd, hold the bag in your hands so that it cannot be opened or cut from the bottom or side with a blade;

Always carry a whistle or pocket siren with you;

Pay attention to people who are trying to get closer to you, standing behind or to the side, pressing in or distracting your attention;

Pickpockets often resort to various tricks to lull the vigilance of a pre-selected victim (they use fortune tellers, pretend to be deaf and dumb, ask to exchange large bills, bring things, show the way, etc.), so be careful when trying to stop you and start a conversation ; - when traveling in public transport, try not to fall asleep and not forget, for example, do not read while driving, do not look out the window if your bag or suitcase is on the floor;

Avoid standing near the doors in transport, as here one of the exiting passengers can snatch your bag out of your hands;

Pickpockets rely on the sleight of their hands, your carelessness and the indifference of people to others, often leaving their victims (especially women and the elderly) without a livelihood, so be attentive to people, warn them if you notice an impending theft. Help others and you will be helped in a similar situation.

FRAUD PROTECTION

The types of fraud are endless. They are engaged in by people who are looking for prey without much cost and effort. The first commandment is not to be deceived by someone who offers what seems to be a very good deal.

Also follow the following rules:

Beware of unfamiliar "friendly", talkative people who offer you big and profitable deals right on the doorstep or sell goods at a reduced price (it may be stolen or of poor quality);

Do not gamble (lotteries, cards, thimbles, etc.), do not try to "outplay" the specialists in cheating simpletons: by giving you the opportunity to win a little and arousing your excitement, they will take everything from you;

Avoid offering goods to strangers (cars, video equipment, etc.) so that you are not given a “doll” (a pack of colored paper) instead of money or the money is taken away immediately after the transaction;

When making transactions with strangers, never give them money or things in their hands, even for a short time;

Be especially careful in places where there are passage yards, construction sites, emergency exits, etc., do not allow strangers to enter such places with your things in order to prevent them from hiding unnoticed;

When advertising in a newspaper for the sale or purchase of valuables, indicate the address on demand (PO box in the post office) so as not to become a victim of a robbery;

When negotiating the sale of valuables, installing an alarm on a car, etc., never give your address or phone number to strangers;

When buying valuables from your hands, do not go alone, check the packaged goods before paying for it;

Never buy or sell currency from your hands. Always use the services of a bank or an exchange office;

Having decided to buy something, hold the thing in your hands or give it to your companion so that at the time of payment you cannot replace it or take it out of your hands.

Remember that of the fraudulent attacks on the personal property of citizens, the most common are:

Taking possession of other people's property by handing over to the buyer an object that outwardly resembles the one intended, in the buyer's opinion, for sale (sale of a clothing "doll");

Taking possession of other people's property by selling products made of non-ferrous metals or polished glass instead of products made of precious metals or precious stones ("formazon");

Taking possession of other people's property by shorting the victim when exchanging large banknotes of money or when buying any thing ("breaking");

Taking possession of another's property by tossing "values" and subsequent participation in their "sharing" ("throwing");

Taking possession of other people's property under the pretext of providing various services in the acquisition of any property;

Taking possession of other people's property by impersonating another person, for example, a police officer ("unauthorized search" and "dispersal");

Taking possession of other people's property by dishonest playing cards, ("cheating"), by fortune-telling, quackery.

And lastly, the methods of scammers are constantly being improved, so the main thing is to be vigilant and do not succumb to provocations.

AIRCRAFT

Despite precautions and controls, aerial terrorism exists. Experts advise passive resistance to invaders or minimizing risk. The chronicle testifies that sometimes passive behavior, dulling the vigilance of the bandits, helped the passengers gain time, the delay of which is almost always to the benefit of the hostages.

Here's how you can reduce the risk of getting on a plane that terrorists could hijack:

Travel on direct flights whenever possible, avoiding intermediate landings;

During intermediate stops, you must always get off at the airport, as sometimes terrorists hijack the plane in the parking lot.

To reduce unpleasant consequences during the hijacking of an aircraft: - dress neutrally, refraining from military clothing;

Do not keep any publications of a political, religious, military and pornographic nature and do not even talk about these topics with strangers, do not carry religious symbols with you;

Don't go overboard with jewelry, catchy and short clothes;

On business cards, write less "high-profile titles";

Do not respond to provocative or challenging behavior;

Do not take actions that will attract the attention of the invaders;

Continue to sit quietly, without asking questions and without looking into the eyes of the terrorists, it is advisable to obey without altercation;

Before you move or open your purse, ask permission;

When shooting, lie down on the floor or take cover behind the seat, but do not run anywhere; in such a situation, window seats provide better cover than aisle seats;

Sometimes there is an opportunity to escape, being in places at the exits;

If one succeeds in feigning the symptoms of the disease, then one can liberate oneself through negotiation;

Often, during negotiations, the invaders free women, children, the elderly and sick people;

Hide compromising documents and materials;

Hand over the personal belongings that the terrorists demand;

Keep a photo of the family, children on hand; sometimes it helps to move the invaders.

Other Tips:

Do not panic, but think about a way out;

Try to understand the intentions of the invaders by considering the possibilities of personal resistance. Feel if they are determined or if dialogue is possible;

Avoid hasty action, because in case of failure, you can jeopardize own security and the safety of other passengers;

Try to identify possible helpers among the passengers;

Organize permanent shift monitoring of the actions of terrorists;

In a situation where there is no resistance, consider escaping through emergency exits;

Try to determine the exact number of terrorists;

Don't drink alcohol;

The hijacking of an aircraft can last for several days, during which there is an improvement in the attitude of pirates towards passengers, so do not lose faith in a favorable outcome;

It may happen that the invaders will surrender in order not to deal with special counter-terrorism units;

The released hostages must provide as many details as possible: the number of hostages, what part of the plane they are in, what weapons they have, the number of passengers and their location, the morale of the terrorists;

If the negotiations are not rushed, then first-class passengers, as the most significant, may become the first victims of the invaders as proof that they are ready for anything;

Remember that the people who liaise between the authorities on the ground and the terrorists are always members of the counter-terrorism or law enforcement team, dressed in Red Cross uniforms, service personnel or any other, depending on the requirements of the invaders.

The attack on the hijacked aircraft is lightning fast. The assault team captures the aircraft in a few moments, using hand grenades with blinding and stunning effects. The operation is carried out simultaneously from different points, even through some unforeseen hole in the fuselage. Good coherence and timeliness are the result of training carried out before on a similar aircraft. What is most important is the information obtained during the negotiations with the help of listening devices in the cockpit, from the released passengers, from people who, under the cover of various kinds of services, were able to visit the aircraft.

The liberation team, advancing through the smoke, yells at the passengers to lie down on the floor and mercilessly shoots at all armed persons or at anyone who remains standing.

At this point, remember:

Troubles are almost over, try to calm down, actions give rise to confusion and panic;

Remain lying on the floor until the end of the operation;

Obey the orders and instructions of the anti-terrorism team and do not distract its members with unnecessary questions;

Avoid rubbing your eyes if tear gas is applied (especially if it spreads slowly);

Do not leave the aircraft until special orders are given to avoid being mistaken for hijackers and mistakenly

shot;

When released, get out as quickly as possible, without stopping to take personal belongings, be aware that there is always a risk of explosion or fire.

Business ecology: If you look at the experience of people who have achieved outstanding results in the arts, politics and business, it becomes clear that the key to their success is definitely not that they spent more time on work

It is believed that productivity is based on effective time management. It would seem that everything is simple - you spend less time on nonsense, more - to achieve your goals. However, if you look at the experience of people who have achieved outstanding results in art, politics and business, it becomes clear that the key to their success is definitely not that they spent more time on work than others. Winston Churchill became a prominent politician, although he worked no more than his predecessors and successors, and Elon Musk became the most prominent modern entrepreneur, while thousands of other entrepreneurs and startups have been working just as many hours on their projects.

It turns out that time management is, at least, not the secret of success and not even the most significant tool for achieving goals. It is logical - I can effectively plan my day as much as I like, manage to do a lot of things and maybe even set priorities correctly, but this does not guarantee me results at all, because, in the end, it’s not how much I manage to do that matters, but how well I do it. do it.

But if effective management own time is not the basis of productivity, then what?

Our key resource is not time, but energy

Captain business evidence reminds that the same thing can be done with different results. Whether you're hosting a meeting with partners or a workout at the gym, writing a business plan, or just meeting up with friends, the key metric is end result The quality of the time spent, not the quantity. Depending on how focused and full of energy you are to do a particular thing, you get one or another result. You can work out a business strategy in a day, or you can struggle on it for a month to no avail. Similarly, at a meeting, you can be proactive and offer mutually beneficial terms of cooperation, or you can be passive and sit like a vegetable. In the gym, depending on the physical and emotional state, you can work out hard, or you can get injured due to banal inattention. Well, in the end, at a meeting with friends, you can charge others with energy and have fun, or you can personify despondency by staring at the phone.

In all these cases, everything is in order with time management - priorities are set, time is allocated, we do what we must, and do not procrastinate. But to make the most of this time, you also need to be motivated and focused. Simply put, in order to do something well, we need energy to do it. And both physical and emotional. Unfortunately, unlike our smartphones, we are not able to process incoming information around the clock at space speeds and with a stable quality of the result. The work of our body is based on periodization, and the mode of constant wear and tear, which dictates to us a constant stream of incoming information and requests from outside, leads to the accumulation of fatigue and, as a result, a drop in productivity, no matter how well we plan our day. Without enough energy to implement the plan, it will not be possible to implement it, even if we have plenty of time to spare.

Fortunately, learning how to spend your money wisely internal resources and it is not difficult to fill them effectively.

Energy management

Firstly, it is important to understand that energy consists of two components - from the physical readiness of the body for exploits labor day and from his emotional readiness. At the same time, in absolutely any case, both components are significant. A small trick, at the same time, lies in the principle "a healthy mind in a healthy body", that is, work on one's physical condition inevitably leads to a general increase in tone and motivation. Therefore, the gym is the first and probably the most important step to increase the capacity of both physical and emotional energy.

Why the most important is because the principles of replenishing and increasing the capacity of physical and emotional energy are the same. Just as in the gym we train our muscles so that they become stronger, so the moral and emotional abilities are trained according to the same principles. As in fitness, the basis for increasing psychological resilience, intrinsic motivation and drive is the principle of periodization of stress and recovery from it.

In the gym, we first load the body (stress), and then let it rest (recovery). Muscle growth and an increase in their endurance occur in the process of rest, because the muscles are deformed, adjusting to the increased load. Without rest, muscles do not grow and work for wear. Similarly, with motivation - on the one hand, it is necessary to experience stress (usually called leaving the comfort zone), and on the other hand, it is necessary to give time for recovery, so that later you can continue working with renewed vigor.

Simply put, instead of striving to take up all your time doing things and be “more productive” from this, you should understand that it is necessary to alternate periods of hard work with periods of equally hard rest in order to replenish energy reserves and be in full working order in the process. work. You can replenish energy in different ways - for some it’s reading an art book, for someone it’s outdoor activities, but you need to relax regularly and in without fail. It helps to create meetings with oneself in the calendar and thus reserve time for recuperation.

In order to stay in an energetic state from day to day and show stability in the results achieved, it is vital to have small rituals-sources of energy replenishment. Walking during lunch, writing your own thoughts in a diary, playing sports, daily communication with family, hobbies - all this can serve as a source of motivation and charge that gives strength to achieve your goals. Energy-replenishing activities and rest are as important for a business person as the right training and nutrition system for a bodybuilder - without them, muscles do not grow.

How not to waste energy

Along with the importance of work-leisure periodization, it makes sense for many of us to reconsider our approaches to energy expenditure. Often we spend it on unnecessary people, on unnecessary information and on unnecessary actions, depriving ourselves of the opportunity to invest it in what is really important.

In order to avoid this, you need to follow simple principles:

The ability to correctly define goals and desired results is the most important skill of any busy person. It sounds obvious, but often under the pressure of a huge flow of incoming information and requests from outside, we forget about the main thing - why we do what we do and what we strive for. Strictly speaking, Chaos Control was created just to always have both your goals in front of your eyes, and not to forget what exactly you need to do in order to achieve them.

We often consume information too reactively. We check email on our smartphone first thing in the morning while still in bed, then check social media while we drive to work. At work, we also sit down at e-mail and spend a whole hour answering letters and processing someone's requests. Then we go to a meeting and by lunchtime, we are usually already overwhelmed with the information that comes in from outside. The information consumed in this mode is an energy absorber. It is not surprising that there is no strength left to do something really important and correlated with our own goals and objectives. To prevent this from happening, we can strongly recommend checking email and social networks no earlier than lunch, freeing up time in the morning solely for working on your own goals and desired results.

It is a good practice to allocate time slots in the calendar for specific strategically important tasks. A task is twice as likely to be completed if it is not only on the to-do list for the day, but also on the calendar. If you know for sure that you are working on the formation of requirements for a new version of the product from 9 to 11 in the morning, then it will be easier for you to resist the temptation to check email at this time and spend internal energy on thoughts like “I’ll answer a colleague now and then sit down for requirements ". In addition, having such a calendar entry will make it easier for you to plan a 15-minute break from 11 to 11:15 to recharge and move on to the next task.

A very big energy absorber is the need to meet the high expectations of others. Moreover, we often fall into the simplest trap - we promise someone something that we should not have been asked, and that we should not have promised. And after that, this promise hangs like a dead weight around our necks, forcing us to think about ourselves and feel guilty if we can’t fulfill it in any way. The problem is that many of us are too eager to please others, making unnecessary commitments. To avoid this, you need to promise less and do more. And, of course, the fulfillment of the obligations assumed is the basis of a personal brand. It is important to be aware of this

Usually, when people understand the need to manage their energy (and time), it turns out that they need to develop a number of habits aimed at changing their lives for the better. Get up earlier, go to bed earlier, play sports, read in the evenings, call family and friends more often, practice playing the guitar, go to events, etc. There is nothing more pointless than trying to develop all these habits at the same time, in one fell swoop. This is impossible, and after a week of unsuccessful attempts to go to bed earlier, go to the gym and engage in self-education, everything not only returns to normal, but there is a feeling that the usual way of life cannot be changed.

In fact, everything is possible, you just need to develop habits one at a time, in turn. Start by getting rid of your social media addiction, for example. Then develop the habit of going to bed earlier. Then give up the need to check email in the morning. Each of these steps causes a huge surge of energy, which inevitably translates into results and satisfaction from them.

The basis of productivity is energy, motivation and the will to achieve goals. In order to do something meaningful and feel normal at the same time, it is worth paying attention to our habits, as well as to what, to whom and how we spend our energy. This is, after all, what separates successful people from unhappy ones. published

Most people believe, and especially much attention is paid to the recommendations on how to achieve success, that productivity is based on effective time management. It would seem that everything is simple - you spend less time on nonsense, more - to achieve your goals. However, if you look at the experience of people who have achieved outstanding results in art, politics and business, it becomes clear that the key to their success is definitely not that they spent more time on work than others, although thousands of other entrepreneurs and startups did not work. fewer hours on their projects.

It turns out that time management is, at least, not the secret of success and not even the most significant tool for achieving goals. It is logical - I can effectively plan my day as much as I like, manage to do a lot of things and maybe even set priorities correctly, but this does not guarantee me results at all, because, in the end, it is not important how much I manage, but how my own I do all this in a way, individually to my nature and purpose. And if it turns out perfectly for me, then it’s not at all a fact that it will turn out the same for you, if you take and do everything under a blueprint. Here the conversation is not about the fact that you do not need to copy everything and reinvent your wheel in everything, no. It is necessary to individually express yourself, using the experience you already have while observing how your energy is embodied into something.

But if effective time management isn't the foundation of productivity, then what is?

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE ARE DIFFERENT FROM UNHAPPY PEOPLE WHEN THEIR FOCUS, HOW, ON WHOM AND WHAT THEY SPEND THEIR ENERGY

Our key resource is not time, but energy...

Everyone knows that the same thing can be done with different results. Whether you're holding a meeting with partners or working out at the gym, writing a business plan, or just meeting with friends, the key to the end result is the quality of the time spent, not the amount of it. Depending on how focused and full of energy you are to do a particular thing, you get one or another result. You can work out a business strategy in a day, or you can struggle on it for a month to no avail. In the same way, at a meeting, you can be proactive and offer mutually beneficial terms of cooperation, or you can prove everything to everyone or behave passively, and in the end achieve nothing. In the gym, depending on the physical and emotional state, you can work out hard, or you can get injured due to negligence or inattention. Well, in the end, at a meeting with friends, you can charge those around you with energy and have fun, or you can personify despondency by staring at the phone.

In all these cases, everything is in order with time management - priorities are set, time is allocated, we do what we must. But to make the most of this time, you also need to be motivated and focused. Simply put, in order to do something well, we need energy to do it. And different, both physical, mental, and emotional. Unfortunately, unlike our smartphones, we are not able to process incoming information around the clock at space speeds and with a stable quality of the result. The work of our body is based on periodization, and the mode of constant wear and tear, which dictates to us a constant stream of incoming information and requests from outside, leads to the accumulation of fatigue and, as a result, a drop in productivity, no matter how well we plan our day. Without enough energy to implement the plan, it will not be possible to implement it, even if we have plenty of time to spare. Yes, and energy is allocated to us only for our tasks and for our way of fulfilling, which we do not know. And if everything happens incorrectly, then the losses will be large - we are, as it were, “blown away” energetically in order to protect ourselves.

Fortunately, it is not difficult to learn how to properly spend your internal resources and replenish them effectively.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Firstly, it is important to understand that energy consists of two components - from the individual energy structure and the way it is manifested, and only then - physical readiness for the exploits of the working day. At the same time, in absolutely any case, both components are significant. A small trick, at the same time, lies in the principle “a healthy mind in a healthy body”, that is, work on one’s energy state inevitably leads to a general increase in tone and motivation, which everyone has their own. Conventionally, all people can be divided into two groups - energy and non-energy types, where there are many subgroups with their own characteristics. Therefore, for some - to do something all the time, and for others to do one thing, but significant and sometimes - makes it possible to come to a result.

Simply put, instead of striving to occupy all your time with business and be “more productive” from this, it should be understood that it is necessary to alternate periods of hard work with periods of no less diligent rest, dumping “energy trash” in order to replenish your energy reserves and be in working order. You can replenish energy in different ways - for someone it is reading a fiction book, for someone - active outdoor recreation, but you need to rest regularly and without fail. In order to stay in an energetic state from day to day and show stability in the results achieved, it is vital to have small rituals-sources of energy replenishment. Walking during lunch, writing your own thoughts in a diary, playing sports, daily solitude, hobbies - all this can serve as a source of motivation and charge that gives strength to achieve your goals. Energy-replenishing activities and rest are as important for a business person as the right training and nutrition system for a bodybuilder - without them, muscles do not grow.

Therefore, active physical activity is the most important step towards removing the conditioning of the surrounding world and restoring oneself.

Why is physical activity and preferably more active than just a walk - because when you are actively doing something for 30 - 45 minutes, or even more - this is the same as walking quietly for half a day. With an active load, the entire energy structure is reset and updated through physics - through leaving the comfort zone (stress) to rest and recovery. Without rest, we only exhaust our strength and work hard, earning various problems and illnesses in the future. The same mechanism also works with active stress and risk, which many people get hooked on in various hobbies, sports, the need for speed - there are many ways, but there are many side effects and a lot of addiction.

HOW NOT TO WASTE ENERGY

Along with the importance of work-leisure periodization, it makes sense for many of us to reconsider our approaches to energy expenditure. Often we spend it on unnecessary people, on unnecessary information and on unnecessary actions, depriving ourselves of the opportunity to invest it in what is really important.

In order to avoid this, you need to follow simple rules:

Where the focus of attention is, there is energy. What you think about, dream falsely, get emotional, get angry, annoyed, afraid - these are the main losses! What does your energy really have in a day?

We often consume information too reactively. We check email on our smartphone first thing in the morning while still in bed, then check social media while we drive to work. At work, we also sit down at e-mail and spend a whole hour answering letters and processing someone's requests. Then we go to a meeting and by lunchtime, we are usually already overwhelmed with the information that comes in from outside. The information consumed in this mode is an energy absorber. It is not surprising that there is no strength left to do something really important and correlated with our own goals and objectives. To prevent this from happening, we can strongly recommend checking email and social networks no earlier than lunch, freeing up time in the morning solely for working on your own goals and desired results.

The ability to correctly define goals and desired results is the most important skill of any busy person. What is business to you and are you in business? It sounds obvious, but often under the pressure of a huge flow of incoming information and requests from outside, we forget about the main thing - why we do what we do and what we strive for, and do not forget about what exactly needs to be done in order to achieve them.

It is good practice to allocate time for solving separately strategic and tactical tasks, choose the main priorities and deal with them first. The task is twice as likely to be completed if it is in the first positions.

A very big energy absorber is the need to meet the high expectations of others, especially relatives and relatives. Even though they are not with you at work - unnecessary motivation, as proof to someone that you are better - only leads to all sorts of losses. Moreover, we often fall into the simplest trap - we promise something to someone that we should not have promised. And then this promise hangs like a dead weight, forcing us to think about ourselves and feel guilty if we can’t fulfill it in any way. The problem is that many of us are too eager to please others, making unnecessary commitments. To avoid this, you need to promise less and do more. And, of course, the fulfillment of the obligations assumed is the basis of a personal brand. It is important to be aware of this.

Usually, when people understand the need to manage their energy and time, it turns out that they need to develop a number of habits aimed at changing their lives for the better. Waking up earlier, going to bed earlier, exercising, reading in the evenings, calling more often, practicing guitar, going out to events, etc. There is nothing more pointless than trying to develop all these habits at the same time, in one fell swoop. This is impossible, and after a week of unsuccessful attempts to go to bed earlier, go to the gym and engage in self-education, everything not only returns to normal, but there is a feeling that the usual way of life cannot be changed. In fact, everything is possible, you just need to develop habits one at a time, in turn. Start by getting rid of unnecessary dependencies. Then develop the habit of going to bed earlier. Then give up the need to check email in the morning. Each of these steps causes a huge surge of energy, which inevitably translates into results and satisfaction from them.

The basis of productivity is energy, motivation and the presence of an inner desire to achieve goals. In order to do something meaningful and feel normal at the same time, it is worth paying attention to our habits, as well as to what, to whom and how we spend our energy. This is, after all, what separates successful people from unhappy ones...