An athlete trains four hours a day so he can peak for a two-minute event twice a year. As someone in business, you train 2.5 days per year (if you’re in a good company) for an event that runs at least 50 hours a week.

Who do you think needs to manage their energy more?

Do you ever feel bored and sleepy in meetings? Do you have troughs in the day when it takes a tremendous effort to focus on the task at hand? Do you often feel you just would rather avoid whoever is calling? You may be experiencing an energy crisis.

For a full overhaul of your energy management you may profit from a coaching session, but here are 10 tips in the meantime to help you keep on top of your game...

Mot for brain and body

  • To concentrate, your brain uses fructose supplied by your liver. It runs out after 45 minutes of continual effort..
  • ...So eat a decent breakfast. Include slow-release fuel like cereals and fruit
  • Avoid biscuits. Snack on dried fruit to keep your brain and liver topped up (but beware of the sometimes dramatic effects of some dried fruit, like prunes!
  • Exercise for 30 minutes, three times per week
  • Get a good night’s sleep
  • Have a chiropractic check up. A straight back allows undistorted signals to reach your organs
  • Sort out issues with colleagues. Psychological baggage can weigh you down
  • Be clear on the purpose of your job, and the purpose of your life
  • Be clear on your values and stick to them
  • Drink two litres of water per day. Every 1% loss of hydration leads to 20% loss of thinking capacity

Supplied by Dave Stitt, performance coach. Visit www.dsabuilding.co.uk

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Construction Manager