All people have rhythms which the body evolved to follow and tries very hard to continue to do so despite the many disruptions of modern life.
If we can understand these rhythms and seek to work with them, instead of against them, we will have a powerful tool with which to raise performance.
Ultradian rhythms are rhythms which repeat themselves during a 24 hour period. They involve physiological changes over a 2-6 hour period which result in peaks of ability throughout the day.
If you can synchronise your activities so that the most demanding are done as your natural powers are increasing, peaking and then beginning to fall, your overall performance will exceed any attempt to put in lengthy random hours.
The number of ultradian peaks vary, but it is generally considered that we experience no more than three in a 24 hour period.
These peaks allow us to use an ‘Ultradian Sprint’, a period of 90 minutes which includes an Ultradian peak. This is followed by a period of recovery, in which we allow our physiology to behave normally, anticipating another peak.
The simple way to find out what your peaks are is to be aware of your body and to see the times when you are most alert. Typically you will have one such period in the morning and one in the afternoon, you may experience a third in-between or later in the day.
I work with two rhythms per day, morning and afternoon, each preceded and followed by some physical activity.
Find and work with your Ultradian rhythm to plan your sprints and get things done.
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