- Reflect and be present: Constant activity can lead to burnout, poor decisions, and missed opportunities—take time to reflect.
- Give yourself permission: Recognize that slowing down for reflection isn’t laziness but can lead to better insights and effectiveness.
- Practice mindfulness: Small pauses like focusing on your breath before meetings can interrupt autopilot behavior and enhance focus.
- Strategically slow down: Work within your environment’s constraints by shortening meetings, taking walking calls, or shifting to big-picture thinking.
- Choose your company wisely: Surround yourself with colleagues who inspire and refresh you while limiting draining interactions.
This tip is adapted from “How to Give Yourself More Space to Think,” by Megan Reitz and John Higgins.
