Monday 24th April Newsletter

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Welcome back! 👋 What we’re talking about today:

• Productivity paralysis: How to overcome it.

• It’s a safe space: Complaining about your job is normal.

• Must read: What happens when leaders sacrifice comfort.

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TALKING POINT

Productivity paralysis: Your mind’s cry for help 🤯

You’ve got a long to-do list. You want to tick off every item, but you just can’t bring yourself to begin. You feel stuck, frozen, incapable of taking action 🥶

Sounds familiar? Well, you might have a bad case of productivity paralysis — an unconscious response to feeling stressed and overwhelmed. And one that prevents you from getting any work done.

It’s your mind’s cry for help. And you need to listen out for that cry. If you ignore it, your overall wellbeing will take a hit — not to mention your work performance too, which could result in job loss.

The first thing you need to do is identify what is causing your productivity paralysis. This could be anything from overthinking decisions and heavy workloads to sleep deprivation and a poor diet.

Next, you need to overcome it 💪 Some tips:

• Set clear goals and priorities.

• Break down tasks into smaller chunks.

• Automate repetitive tasks if you can.

• Minimize distractions.

• Prioritize self-care.

Have you ever dealt with productivity paralysis? Reply and let us know.

TODAY’S ADVICE

It’s not okay to complain about your job

Many of us tend to shy away from complaining about our jobs, out of fear of coming across as ungrateful or spoiled.

But it’s perfectly normal. Every single working person has at least once complained about their job.

It’s also perfectly healthy. Complaining about your job can be a cathartic experience, and it even helps a group feel more bonded — especially if they face the same kind of workplace stresses.

Whether it’s a micromanaging boss, an overwhelming workload, or something small like not being enough milk in the office fridge, you shouldn’t feel that you can’t vent your frustrations.

But there are some proverbial guidelines you should follow:

• Vent to the right people. Like family, relatives and trusted coworkers. If you air your grievances to the wrong person, chances are things will become much worse.

• Speak to your manager. But make sure to turn your complaint into a request, and to come up with possible solutions before you head into that meeting.

• Take a breather. When the going gets particularly tough, consider taking an early lunch break or even some much-needed holiday time.

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BOOK OF THE WEEK

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

What do you think it would take to create a world where everyone goes to work gladly? Some otherworldly magic, you say? That might have been our guess, too. But it doesn’t have to be so.

In this notsssssss bestseller, Simon Sinek explains how “circles of safety” can push employees toward fierce collaboration with and loyalty to one another. Using fascinating true stories, he shows us what happens when leaders sacrifice their comfort to protect the interests of those they lead.

MEME IT

Like what you read? Reply and let us know your thoughts.

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