The Insider Magazine Fall 2020 | Page 5

There ’ s a big difference between a strategic , healthy break and the kind where you just scroll through your phone for half an hour . It ’ s important that your brain actually gets a break !

Use your break time to clear your mind and do something for your physical health . Get outside and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air by taking a walk around your neighborhood or through a local park . Spending 10 to 15 minutes meditating or journaling can be another good way to refresh your mind .

These healthy breaks can help you get your most important work done effectively , leaving you with enough energy to handle your smaller tasks and anything that comes up unscheduled .

3 . BE PREPARED FOR DELAYS

A big part of our schedules depend on outside circumstances running smoothly . However , things don ’ t always go according to plan . Public transportation runs behind schedule ; we get stuck in traffic ; we end up in waiting rooms ; or our friends are late to meet us . A good way to ensure this time isn ’ t wasted is to be prepared .

Carry a book or your Kindle with you just in case you have to wait .

If you prefer audio to the written word , there are plenty of podcasts you can listen to so you can learn something new and improve yourself while you wait . Here are a three podcasts we love :

Extreme Productivity with Kevin Kruse : Kevin Kruse is a New York Times best-selling author who has interviewed highly successful people such as athletes , billionaires , and CEOs . Each episode of his podcast is only 15 minutes long , which makes them ideal for filling in delays .

The Productivityist Podcast : This podcast by Mike Vardy is full of tips for boosting your productivity in new and innovative ways . He touches on topics such as minimalism , mindfulness , journaling , wellness , and much more .

ProdPod : There ’ s no excuse for missing out on this podcast – each episode is only two minutes long . In that short time , host Ray Sidney-Smith is able to pack in plenty of information on aspects of productivity like dealing with burnout , finding your focus , tackling procrastination and overcoming creative obstacles .

We all struggle to make time for the things that are important to us . But with a little planning and conscious prioritization , we can maximize the time we ’ re given . The key is to be intentional about the ways we spend our days . If you make it your goal to be present and mindful , you ’ ll find yourself making choices that will benefit your future self instead of opting for the instant gratification of time-wasting .

Want to get better at prioritizing your time and being more productive ? Turn your to-do list into a success list with the 411 worksheet . This simple template for weekly , monthly and annual planning turns your ONE Thing intentions into actions . ( www . the1thing . com / resources / your-411 /)

Gary Keller is the founder and chairman of the board for Keller Williams Realty , the world ' s largest real estate franchise by agent count . Keller has written three nationally best-selling books : The Millionaire Real Estate Agent , The Millionaire Real Estate Investor , and SHIFT : How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times . Gary ’ s greatest achievement is the life he ’ s built with wife Mary and their son John .

TEAM MKS2 IS PROUD TO PRESENT ITS CHALLENGE COIN WINNER :

Company Coin Design Contest Winner

Frank Chezem ,

Senior Visual Designer , Monterey , CA

WHAT IS A CHALLENGE COIN ?

Challenge Coins are no longer exclusively used by the military . They remain popular with schools and universities , sports and academic teams , businesses , and organizations as well as the Army , Navy , Air Force , Marines , and Coast Guard . Not only do they promote individual strength and courage , they inspire teamwork and camaraderie as well .

MKS2 did a company wide contest to allow teammates to be a part of designing the first ever MKS2 Coin . With many submissions in hand , our winner came from our Monterey California location . That winner is Frank Chezem . His design represented MKS2 the best and along with our internal design team , the first MKS2 Company Coin was formed .