Oh My Hear 2
Oh My Hear 2
WELL BEING
Start of day
Mindful wake up
Resist the urge to reach for your phone! Spend at least 20 minutes on a non-work morning routine.
Morning routine
Bring some intention setting and movement into every morning. For example, when brushing your teeth take a deep breath and
smile, then set an intention for the day ahead. What do you want to do? Who do you want to be? You might take a few minutes
to do a little physical activity, like stretching, while waiting for your coffee to drip or your water to boil.
Consider if you really need to be at your desk for that next meeting or if you could do it while walking.
Frequent breaks
Move every two hours, whether it is to get a glass of water or to take a pause and stretch. In fact, set a reminder.
Schedule a few uninterrupted hours (or at least one!) to focus on work that requires real brain power and creativity. Block this
time on your calendar so that you don’t fill it with meetings. Close your email so you are not tempted to read and answer
incoming messages.
Daily appreciation
Consider which of your friends, family members, or colleagues would benefit from a quick text, email, or call. Send them a quick
note and let them know you are thinking about them.
Ruthless prioritization
We are all different, but research shows that generally our productivity starts to slow after 6-to-8 hours of real work. So near the
end of the work day ask, “What really has to get done today? What can be delayed? Or maybe deleted from the to-do list?”
Non-negotiable connection
Whether it is dinner with a loved one or a fitness class, block out times on your calendar for the things you need to stay well.
Nightly gratitude
In the evening, write or say three things that you are grateful for. Be specific and try to mention new things each day.