Work toward what you value

Working long hours does not necessarily bring productivity and fulfilment. It's not the number of hours that matters—it’s what is within those hours and are they filled with growth and progress. 

Research has shown that working long hours isn’t necessarily beneficial: The stress of overwork takes a toll on our mental and physical health, and ultimately this makes us less effective at our job and, of course, much less productive. 

With 12 years in real estate under my belt, I’ve certainly worked my fair share of long hours! However, as a leader I strived to make each day full of hours of progress, not just hours. I had one of the most profitable offices in Australia and NZ in our Group, and part of our success was that we worked to a five-day plan of effective hours. Equally important were the hours of progress in other areas of our lives such as health, relaxation, fun and relationships. 

Make every hour count by working towards what you value, such as your: 

physical and mental health 

personal development and learning 

spirituality 

family relationships 

quality friendships 

relaxation and good sleep 

recreation and fun! 

work achievements 

financial freedom 

growth through challenge. 

It is about the time we spend creating hours of growth and progress towards what we value that matters. This is where fulfilment lies. For that reason, I recommend we work 24 hours of progress every day! 

With a definition of success as living a life according to your values, we spend more hours getting things done that matter—we create highly productive hours.  

When we aim for hours of progress rather than complaining about hours worked, life moves forward—forward with each hour of progress!

P.S. What would Joy do?

Create effective hours.

P.P.S. And get in touch — I’d love to have a conversation about how I can help you put all this into action so you have an incredibly rewarding life! 

Message me at christina@christinajoy.com.au