How can you adapt to a new work schedule and maintain productivity?

How you start your day will ultimately drive your success. Being organised is the key to managing your time in both a personal and professional capacity especially when you have a new schedule to implement. As a mum of 3 boys under 10yo with a shift working husband, a full time career and a side hustle business, I know exactly what it takes to make a new schedule work: 1. Diary note everything! my preference is (google calendar). 2. Don't fall in the trap of multi-tasking... it doesn't work, but time blocking does! 3. Set boundaries on when specific tasks or projects will be attended to including your own personal self care. 4. Be adaptable, innovate and delegate where possible

1. Ensure your energy is aligned with the shift. Add in mindset activities to build your energy in preparation of your upcoming shift. 2. Outline what needs to change and set a schedule that best aligns with your energetic needs to succeed. 3. Audit and adjust accordingly until you find a rhythm that best suits you. 4. Celebrate your successes!

Adapting to a new work schedule requires planning and flexibility. Start by organizing your tasks according to the new schedule, prioritizing essential activities. Set clear goals for each day and break tasks into manageable chunks. Establish a routine that includes regular breaks to maintain focus and prevent burnout. Communication with colleagues or supervisors about schedule adjustments can help manage expectations and ensure collaboration. Remember to take care of your well-being outside of work hours, including proper rest and exercise, to sustain productivity in the long run. Flexibility and adaptability are key to successfully navigating a new work schedule.

A partir de mi experiencia, la planificación me parece vital. El uso de herramientas de gestión de tiempo pueden ser muy útiles y además el compartir tus objetivos y pensamientos con tu equipo y gerente son de gran ayuda ya que ellos pueden proporcionar consejos o herramientas para que tengas éxito en tu nuevo horario de trabajo. La organización empieza a ser vital en cada uno de nosotros y dentro de esta organización también existe la disciplina de cumplir con este horario pero siempre impulsado con motivación a querer hacer de manera efectiva las cosas.

First one one needs to try and simulate what the new work schedule means then the second step would be to prepare phisically and mentally and be flexible.

I remember changing my waking up hour from 8 AM to 4 AM. * 30 min early bedtime each day * Close Gadget 1 hour before * Keep something interesting to do as you wake up * Do a little workout the moment you wake up * Understand that there are 2 buddies in your body - Comfort buddy and Growth buddy (comfort buddy wakes up 2 min before your alarm), so be careful. * Say waking up time to your pillow Note: If you want to do a sudden shift of 2-4 hours. Sleep on a day early and recover your sleep in the afternoon, so that you can continue the early bed hour.

Some powerful things that have worked for me * 45 min deep work, 15 min break (body movement, visiting notes, music, calls) * I use chanting almost every day * Time blocks * Brain Gym exercise before office as I am a logical person * Visiting nature / walking barefoot as I am Naturalist * Neat and clean work area * No Social Media during the work hours * Meditation before the office does magic for me * Power dressing. I love black dresses for my client calls and always keep at least 2-3 sets ready. * Be strict with your meal routine. * Wear your daily perfume.

Create energy-aligned to do lists. Sort tasks into three buckets: high energy/focus; medium energy/focus; and low energy/focus. Check in with yourself about which state you're in to select the most appropriate tasks. Notice your energy leaks: *Checking email too often (schedule email checking time and minimize alerts) *Transitions. Set your future self up by writing a note to yourself before you wrap up a task so you can start efficiently the next time. *Procrastination. Lovingly tell on yourself, "I'm procrastinating on X task because Y." Then dig into the fear/resistance. *Set up an accountability partnership with a colleague. This will help with motivation during low-energy periods.

Hace pocos días me comentaron que no se trata sobre balancear la vida personal con la laboral, si no que se trata de encontrar una armonía. El seguir conectado con tus grupos de apoyo, familia y amigos beneficia y nutre a esta armonía ya que entre más cómodos nos sintamos, más tranquilos, se podrá trabajar de menor manera en el trabajo a pesar de las modificaciones de horario.

La flexibilidad ante un cambio de horario es importante. No se tiene que ser tan estricto, uno tiene que entender que está pasando por un proceso de cambio en el que se van a tener que modificar ciertas cosas para que funcione sin embargo, después de un periodo de tiempo uno va a poder encontrar la rutina dentro de lo nuevo.

I tried this few month's work * List down all the items you do in a day (Client Calls, Buddy call, Family Call) * Mark them as Important (+) or Not (o). (Client Calls(+), Buddy call(o), Family Call(+)) * Desing your productivity now Pick up items that add to your productivity and keep the rest of the items on low priority. * Real Story: My client had a call with his family member one night before a main exam. He felt very negative after the conversation and couldn't score well in the exam (good that he scored great marks in another exam and made it to Top BSchool). We can also schedule such call in a few days if their is a chance of energy drain.

Los cambios de horario pueden ser difíciles, tanto física como mentalmente. Es importante ser amable con uno mismo durante este proceso y darse el tiempo y el espacio para adaptarse. Aquí hay algunos consejos para ser más compasivo con uno mismo durante un cambio de horario: Reconoce tus sentimientos. Está bien sentirse cansado, estresado o frustrado. No te juzgues por sentirte de esa manera. Sé paciente. Adaptarse a un nuevo horario lleva tiempo. No esperes ser productivo al 100% de inmediato. Cuídate. Duerme lo suficiente, come alimentos saludables y haz ejercicio con regularidad. Busca apoyo. Habla con un amigo, familiar o terapeuta sobre cómo te sientes.

Another important aspect to consider, from the perspective of the leader, is to share the "why" of a schedule change up front. When employees and coworkers understand the bigger picture and get the reason why the change is necessary (production, shift in the mission or objectives, alignment with customer demands, etc.), this can quickly start to create not only support for but a belief in the change. And that makes the whole process smoother for everyone.