About Lorna Dietz

Want a formula for listless, unproductive work? Go into work right after getting up in the morning.

Get up at the last possible moment, jump in the shower, slam down some coffee and a bagel, and rush out the door.

Sound familiar?

We all do this. But what we don’t realize is what an incredible opportunity we’re giving up as a result.

Here’s a better way: prime your brain for focus, learning, and energized thinking.

How can you do that?

Two things: running and meditation.

1. Running

“Every day is a good day when you run.” ~Kevin Nelson

Intense cardiovascular exercise has been shown to increase the amount of neurochemicals in your brain that contribute to learning by 10x. This means that a quick 3-miler in the morning can massively increase the amount of learning you accomplish in the next 4 to 8 hours.

In , John J. Ratey, M.D. discusses this powerful mind-body connection; and how a breakthrough exercise program, which had kids in Naperville, Illinois performing intense exercise before school, put their school district first in the WORLD in science and test scores.

Think of what results like that could do for you in your daily work. You’ll improve faster, become more intelligent, and perform better. And by improving faster, you’ll be able to get more done in less time and get home to the things that truly enrich your life.

And running is one of the best possible actions you can take to create this effect.

Running clears your head – perfect for getting rid of cobwebs, working through your most recent problem, or just focusing on something physical outside of the daily grind.

I find that my mind is fresh after running in the morning. I’ll more readily tackle difficult problems and am much more open to making decisions and asking questions. On days where I don’t run, I find myself struggling to do the important things. I end up filling my day with small, unimportant tasks that don’t take as much mental effort, but accomplish nothing.

Exercise has also been shown to be a potent anti-depressant – and a much more sustainable one than medication. If your mood is better and you are happy at work,  . So start exercising, get yourself happy, and smile as you experience the benefit.

And don’t underestimate how much an increase in physical endurance improves your ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time.

How to do it: Sit down to meditate right after your shower following your run. You’ll immediately feel more relaxed, powerful, and ready to attack the day than you ever have before.

So don’t waste another day allowing yourself to be unfocused, unproductive, and unable to accomplish the important tasks. Make this one-two punch part of your daily routine and watch your success skyrocket.

P.S. – If you’re interested in other ways to unlock your effectiveness and create sustainable excellence, check us out for more.

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