Pith & Stem.’s Post

Head space…..creating room to think and make decisions. Being away for me is a perfect time to focus on a few things, in priority order: Week 1: 1) Clear my mind of all the day to day stresses 2) Forgot the big decisions I am trying to reach 3) Spend time with the family and exercise ( I feel 1 and 2 need to happen to make sure I am fully present) 4) Do things I would not do at home, parasailing, jet ski’s, visit the local villages and understand the local culture 5) Broaden my palette and try the local food as much as possible Week 2: 1) Continue everything above 2) Plan our next holiday! 3) Think about what’s important and what we need to sort in our home life (when we are back we are moving house and my wife is changing jobs) 4) What are the big things I need to do in work, what’s my 7 and 30 day plan when I return. I find this process very useful to relax, switch off but stayed connected. I will checked in everyday on WhatsApp and Email, usually when I start my day and everyone else is still sleeping, knowing I have ‘checked in’ allows me to switch off for the day. This is not an issue with trusting my team or feeling like I need to be involved, it is just my way of switching off! Whats your routine to switch off? How else do you create time to think?

Some useful tips to freeing up your time! Life gets busy and sometimes, we become overwhelmed with our day, week, month, year, etc. I hope that these tips and suggestions can help you delicate your time effectively, while avoiding all the overwhelming stress of “ I don’t have enough time” or “I have too much on my plate.” Take things on day at a time😊

Greg’s thought of the day! I didn’t have time! What does this really mean? We hear and often say that we didn’t have time to do something. The truth is that we didn’t yet allocate time to do that task, as we all have the same time available, it’s just how we prioritise it, to what is achieved, and what isn’t. In our life, we have the same time, each week, month and year as others, so what are you doing with yours? It is up to you, how you spend your time, and that shows where your priorities lie. Choose according to an actual importance level, that bases the task, with the consequences of it not being done, both to you, or others. So once determining the consequences of a task not being done, or not completely or properly, we can allocate time accordingly, making sure the important tasks are done first. Just because you have a full plate, doesn’t mean the next task rolling in has to wait, as it may have a higher priority , based upon consequences. Keep re-assessing your day/week /month, to do what’s really important, and not just on what you like. Life will then become more organised, and you’ll be amazed how much other time gets freed up accordingly. Your life Your time Your day Choose and prioritise wisely

How can you own your time? Own your time You can’t make more time in the day, the week, the year. What you can do is make your time more productive and fulfilling. That happens when you take greater ownership of your time. It happens when you take greater responsibility for what you do with the time available to you. Start by making a commitment to getting each day’s necessary tasks completed as early and effectively as possible. Doing so frees the remaining time in each day for you to spend as you choose. When you have earned the luxury of that choice, choose wisely. Remind yourself how much value it’s possible to create in each moment, set your standards high, and work to meet those standards. Invest your time in the people, the values, the dreams, ideas, and possibilities you care about most. Use the present time to create meaningful goodness that endures far into the future. Time passes quickly, yet you can inject plenty of great life into each bit of time along the way. Take ownership of your time, take responsibility for its use, and live the full potential of every day. Good Morning. Time is money, you choose how you would like to spend your time & only the difference is that time you'll not have control over time & you can only decide where to utilise the time. Have an utilising day 🌞

Weekends are a good time for reflection. ▪︎ What's going right? ▪︎ What is going wrong? ▪︎ What can I do better? ▪︎ Am I happy with how things are going? ▪︎ Am I where I want to be? I think things can always be better, and there are always areas for improvement. If your life is not going how you thought it would, sit down, think about what you want, and come up with a detailed plan on how you'll get the life you want.

What you’re doing wrong: - Sticking to the same routine - Ignoring the need for breaks - Staying in your comfort zone - Missing out on new experiences What you should do instead: - Switch up your routine - Take some time off - Push your limits - Try new things You’ll be amazed at how much your life improves just by taking a break to recharge and reset.

I saw a tweet today which made me think! “(Man) They’ll work 40+ hours for their family, but won’t get healthy for them.” It is so true. You dedicate your time, life, and health to making someone happier than yourself. Most likely, it is your boss or your company. We are (me as well) guilty of putting those entities before our wives, our kids, ourselves, and our health. The outcome is 8 out of 10 the same. You die early because of stress because you want to provide “so your family will have a better life.” Nonsense. The priorities of working hard and giving everything you have for your bosses have been conditioned to be an illusion. I guarantee 100% that if you die tomorrow, your position will be filled in less than 3-4 weeks. “He will be truly missed” is a farce. Step back. Observe what really would make you happy. It can’t be the money because this is also a debunked myth. What makes you happy is “the love of your life,” your children, grandchildren, true friends, and the peace of sitting on your balcony or porch and enjoying the sunshine - none depends on how much money you make. What do you do to embrace a proper balance in life? A life where you don’t put work before the things you love?

To start a great week, follow these steps: 1. Plan your week: Make a list of what you need to do. 2. Set goals: Decide what you want to achieve. 3. Stay organized: Use tools like calendars or apps. 4. Have a morning routine: Do things that make you feel good in the morning. 5. Take care of yourself: Exercise, relax, and spend time with loved ones. 6. Think positive: Focus on good things and find solutions. 7. Be flexible: Adjust plans if needed. 8. Review progress: Look back at what you've done and plan for the next day or week.

"No days off" is stupid advice. I see this advice all the time from top gurus in just about every niche. They suggest you need to work all day every day to achieve your dreams. And for a long time I bought into this. • I worked weekends • I worked bank holidays • I worked every hour I could And what happened? I burned out. Your brain is like any other muscle in your body. If you keep working it, it's going to get fatigued. You'll experience: • Stress • Brain fog • Restlessness And that's just the start. That's why I take at least 1 day off every week. I use this day to: • Plan out my week • Rest and recharge • Meet friends and family • Go to the gym and sauna • Read books and go for nature walks And every time I take this day off, my productivity increases. I get more done, feel less fatigued, and enjoy the work I do. Yes, you need to work hard. But don't work 24/7 because gurus tricked you into doing so. You'll gain more from rest than you will working all the time.

The general time ranges for morning, afternoon, and evening are as follows: - Morning: From sunrise until 12 pm (noon). - Afternoon: From 12 pm (noon) until around 5 pm or sunset. - Evening: From 5 pm or sunset until bedtime, which could be around 10 pm or 11 pm. These time ranges can vary depending on the season, as daylight hours change, and also based on personal or cultural routines. For example, in some cultures, the evening may extend until the late hours if people tend to stay up later. Remember, these are approximate times and can differ from person to person.