Lifestyle And Workstyle
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BNET Australia Contributors
Brian Haverty is editorial director for CBS Interactive Australia and is responsible for the company's BNET and ZDNet Australia sites.
Robert Gerrish is a coach, author and professional speaker and the founder of Flying Solo, an Australian online community for solo business owners.
Melissa Lourenco is the HR manager for CBS Interactive in Australia.
Chris Golis is the author of The Humm Handbook: Lifting Your Level of Emotional Intelligence. He runs seminars and workshops on EQ.
Suzi Dafnis is Community Director of the Australian Businesswomen's Network.
Yvonne Adele helps organisations build a culture of ideas by teaching people at all levels to access their untapped creative thinking skills.
When we talk of lifestyle, we generally refer to leisure, recreation and fun. These pursuits along with friendship, love, diet, sleep and exercise comprise our key sources of energy.
The energy we gain here is essential for the remainder of our life…particularly the time we’re at work. Like you didn’t know that.
Look closely at anyone who has truly mastered the concept of ‘workstyle’ and you’ll see that sources of energy are an integral part of a working week, not reserved for weekends.
To win at work, we must weave energy sources into every day and minimise activities that are an energy drain.
Which do you suppose is better for you and your work: A junk meal at your desk or something fresh and a short walk in the park?
The Dalai Lama — he of the oft cool sayings — sums it up nicely when he talks about having so much work to do that he has to meditate for twice as long.
Sounds good to me. What are your thoughts?
