Productivity Prescription

A productive life calls for some planning. I’ve been an artist and entrepreneur for all of my adult life so I know that maintaining a productive and balanced work life can be challenging when you are your own boss.

Here’s a little prescription I intend to use in order to chase away my post-show blues and get back into the flow of a winning #artistlife.

A.M.

I N S P I R A T I O N (20 Minutes Minimum Daily Requirement)

• Chant, Meditate, Affirm, Read

B R E A K F A S T (Daily. May be consumed during the Peak Performance Period when necessary, but no more than 2x per week.)

• A nutrient rich start is a must to jump start a productive day centered on healthy choices. I like granola and fruit or a Protein Superfood smoothie with banana.

P E A K • P E R F O R M A N C E • P E R I O D (Morning Edition. 5-6x Weekly. 4 hours)

• This is time to use the available day time hours when the brain is powered up for productivity and the creative inner child is hungry for an outlet.
• Use this time to scribble out ideas, fill the calendar with meetings, photograph, add detail to a script or plan, follow-up, reach out to new leads, build it, try something new.
• Auditions, Rehearsals, Coaching

L I G H T • P H Y S I C A L • A C T I V I T Y (2x Daily. 15 minute intervals. May be skipped on days of Heavy Physical Activity.)

• Take a break… And while you’re at it, move your body.
• Stretch those tight muscles. Do a few push-ups. Plank for 60 seconds. Cat and Cow, sun salutation, jump rope or do a couple or burpees. Or simply, take a little walk.

H E A V Y • P H Y S I C A L • A C T I V I T Y (3x Weekly. 45 Minutes Minimum Requirement. May be accomplished A.M. or P.M.)

• Whether at your gym, or in a park, committing to a lifestyle that incorporates an exercise regime is simply a no-brainer these days. There’s too much supporting evidence to ignore.
• Hike, Bike, Hot Yoga, Weight Train, Swimming, Running, Boxing, Just Do It.
• (P.S. I know a guy who posts workouts you can do anywhere every Tuedsday and Thursday on IG: @yusef_brewster)

L U N C H (Daily.)

• Because duh.

P.M.

P E A K • P E R F O R M A N C E • P E R I O D (Afternoon/Evening Edition. 5-6x Weekly. 3 hours.)

• Finishing strong preps you for the kind of consistency necessary for a productive artist life.
• Use this time to revise, add even more detail to a script or plan, get more specific, level up on goals already accomplished, analyze missed opportunities, edit, color correct, fine tune, upload, prepare prompts to head start the next PPP.
• Auditions, Rehearsal, Coaching

D I N N E R (Daily.)

• It’s just a good idea.
• There’s an opportunity here to finish strong with self-care.

T H E • C H E C K - I N • P E R I O D (4-5x Weekly. 30 minutes.)

• With the satisfaction of a day well spent, use this time to catch up on the activity of industry leaders and mentors.
• Research the latest trends, news, data and predictions.
• Use this time to support peers and encourage those next in line.
• Sometimes creativity strikes at random. Strike while the iron is hot!

G R A T I T U D E (Daily.)

• Because Oprah Winfrey.
• Acknowledge a minimum of 5 things for which you are grateful.

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