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Here, we dive deep into the four essential stages of crafting a routine that drives success, enhances productivity, and supports lasting growth. Whether you’re looking to boost your focus, energy, or overall effectiveness, these insights will guide you every step of the way toward unlocking your full potential.
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In my work I often describe how the ‘Flat line’ - a mode of constant busyness and reactivity...
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If you're serious about World Mental Health Day then you need to get serious about getting...
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In my research of nearly 7,000 working professionals, energy – or lack of it – is a constant...
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So what does human creativity look like in the age of AI?I am going to suggest something...
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September (the ‘second January’) is a great chance to reset to a sustainable rhythm which...
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80% of all humans have got a problem with Alan.
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We talk a lot about morning routines. Well at least I do.
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There are many things in life we 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 control.
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Why do we find it hard to switch off from work?Well most obviously, the brain doesn’t...
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In my workshops, many people report finding it hard to switch off from work, which is...
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This is a hotel room I stayed in recently, with the desk facing away from the window.
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Why don’t we do the things we know we should do?
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For many of us there’s a tendency to think of lack of focus and distraction as the new...
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How does improving focus help people?There is plenty of evidence that focus helps per...
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Sitting in my hotel room, staring out at Niagara Falls.
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A few years ago I read this Sunday Times article about how in golf, one lapse of concentration...
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More than any of the 4 stages of a High Performance Routine, improving the Focus stage...
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One of the reasons people feel so exhausted is they’re paying a huge cognitive cost from...
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What’s the most valuable skill in the workplace?It turns out it’s actually *not* the art...
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When I created the High Performance Routines framework I really wanted to explore how...
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What empirical evidence exists to support the idea that preparation rituals can improve...
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What’s the biggest difference between elite performers in sport and in business?
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In 2012 the Nebraska Tourist Board came up with a slogan (h/t Gretchen Rubin) to promote...
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“So how do you lift weights THAT heavy?!”I asked incredulously to the coach of the weightlifting...
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When we’re busy and stressed out, it’s tough to know where to start in terms of resetting...
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Kaavan the elephant was the star attraction of his zoo, in part because of his tendency...
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Stress isn’t new - and anyone who thinks it is has clearly never been chased around their...
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It’s a new year, and a brand new you!
But it’s the same old me, unfortunately.
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In my work I often describe how the ‘Flat line’ - a mode of constant busyness and reactivity...
Read More
If you're serious about World Mental Health Day then you need to get serious about getting...
Read More
In my research of nearly 7,000 working professionals, energy – or lack of it – is a constant...
Read More
So what does human creativity look like in the age of AI?I am going to suggest something...
Read More
September (the ‘second January’) is a great chance to reset to a sustainable rhythm which...
Read More
So you’ve returned from holiday, still finding sand in unusual places, still wondering...
Read More
80% of all humans have got a problem with Alan.
Read More
We talk a lot about morning routines. Well at least I do.
Read More
There are many things in life we 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 control.
Read More
Why do we find it hard to switch off from work?Well most obviously, the brain doesn’t...
Read More
In my workshops, many people report finding it hard to switch off from work, which is...
Read More
This is a hotel room I stayed in recently, with the desk facing away from the window.
Read More
Why don’t we do the things we know we should do?
Read More
For many of us there’s a tendency to think of lack of focus and distraction as the new...
Read More
How does improving focus help people?There is plenty of evidence that focus helps per...
Read More
Sitting in my hotel room, staring out at Niagara Falls.
Read More
A few years ago I read this Sunday Times article about how in golf, one lapse of concentration...
Read More
More than any of the 4 stages of a High Performance Routine, improving the Focus stage...
Read More
One of the reasons people feel so exhausted is they’re paying a huge cognitive cost from...
Read More
What’s the most valuable skill in the workplace?It turns out it’s actually *not* the art...
Read More
When I created the High Performance Routines framework I really wanted to explore how...
Read More
What empirical evidence exists to support the idea that preparation rituals can improve...
Read More
What’s the biggest difference between elite performers in sport and in business?
Read More
In 2012 the Nebraska Tourist Board came up with a slogan (h/t Gretchen Rubin) to promote...
Read More
“So how do you lift weights THAT heavy?!”I asked incredulously to the coach of the weightlifting...
Read More
When we’re busy and stressed out, it’s tough to know where to start in terms of resetting...
Read More
Kaavan the elephant was the star attraction of his zoo, in part because of his tendency...
Read More
Stress isn’t new - and anyone who thinks it is has clearly never been chased around their...
Read More
It’s a new year, and a brand new you!
But it’s the same old me, unfortunately.
Read More