Coaching for Leaders 332: The Scientific Secrets of Daily Scheduling, with Daniel Pink
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Jan 15, 2018 AI Snips
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Use Short Naps Strategically
- Try short naps of about 10–20 minutes to gain clarity and mood benefits without grogginess.
- Use a pre-nap coffee and a 20–25 minute alarm (a "napaccino") to combine caffeine timing with the nap's boost.
Match Task Type To Daily Rhythm
- Daily rhythms typically follow a peak, trough, and recovery pattern that affects what tasks you should schedule.
- Do analytic work in the peak, admin in the trough, and creative/insight work in the recovery.
Schedule Breaks As Performance Tools
- Schedule and protect breaks as intentional parts of your workday rather than deviations from productivity.
- Write down two breaks each day and treat them as performance tools.