A First-Class Lunchtime: Habits to Transform Your Afternoon
How do top people spend their lunch break?
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"My brain doesn't work in the afternoon..."
"I had lunch, but for some reason I don't feel energized..."
I hear that kind of voice a lot. In fact, I might even say it myself.
But then I suddenly thought.
Don't you think that capable people seem to work calmly but neatly in the afternoon?
I think this difference might be due to how people use their lunch break.
So this time, we'll be focusing on the question, "What do top-class people do during their lunch break?" and exploring some points that we can all imitate.
The more top-notch you are, the more careful you are about what you eat.
If you (like me) think, "Lunch is fine, as long as it fills my stomach," and before you know it, you've ordered a set of ramen and fried rice, be careful.
It seems that top-class people eat their lunch "strategically."
It may sound a bit high-minded, but what it basically means is that you're thinking, "I don't want to get sleepy in the afternoon" and "I don't want my concentration to wane."
in particular,
- Limit carbohydrates to prevent drowsiness
・Antioxidant care with avocados and nuts
・Eat vegetables first to prevent a sudden rise in sugar levels
This kind of "slightly more mindful" eating helps me concentrate in the afternoon.
Of course, I'm not saying you should do everything at once.
To start, it's okay to start by trying to eat less white rice or adding one ingredient to your salad.
Some people also go to the gym or pool after eating. This is quite a challenge, but you might be able to do the same by taking a walk.
I thought that this is where the subjectivity comes in.
I wrote an article like "This is how you should spend your lunch!" so I know that's a bit strange, but
In fact, I feel like the more top-class a person is, the more they act based on their own instincts.
If I'm hungry, I eat; if I'm not tired, I keep working; if I feel sleepy, I close my eyes for a few minutes.
In other words, it's not about choosing someone else's answer, but choosing something that suits you right now.
Choose lunches and schedules that are not too "managed" but rather "interactive."
That's a pretty mature attitude, isn't it?
I tend to impose rules on myself about how things should be, so I kind of envy the feeling of giving myself permission to sleep if I'm tired.
Creating "quiet time" to relax the mind
This is also an area where I feel that top-class people are very good at.
After lunch, I go to a cafe, wander around the park, or read a book without talking to anyone.
They make sure to take that kind of ``reset time.''
Apparently, taking time to relax your mind can boost your thinking and creativity in the afternoon.
That's why I deliberately create time to do nothing. I don't look at my smartphone. I don't work. I just sit quietly and daydream.
This sets me up for some good work in the afternoon.
Recently, we often hear words like meditation and mindfulness, but they basically mean something like "the courage to stop and think."
I sometimes try to take some time to sit in a cafe and not read or write anything, just stare at the steaming coffee.
So what do we do?
Now, if you were to actually try to imitate everything that a top-class person does, it would probably be impossible.
Not everyone has the financial means to eat avocados every day, or the workplace environment that allows them to go to the gym during the day.
However, there are quite a few "elements" that can be incorporated.
for example--
- Eat less white rice and eat vegetables first
- After a meal, take five minutes to look out the window without looking at your phone.
- If you feel tired, close your eyes for just five minutes.
- Don't force yourself to talk to someone. It's okay to choose some days to spend alone.
- On the other hand, if you feel like chatting, go ahead and chat.
I think these "little choices" will determine the conditions in the afternoon.
Summary: A first-class person is someone who can handle themselves well
After reading various interviews and observing people who work there, I think that
"First class" doesn't mean "a perfect person" but rather "someone who knows how to handle themselves well."
Know your remaining energy levels
Create a rhythm that suits your mood and physical condition that day.
As you continue to do this every day, results will come naturally.
Lunch break is the perfect time to create that rhythm.
So today at lunchtime,
It might be a good idea to be a little kinder to yourself and a little more strategic.
I hope you can move a little lighter and more comfortably this afternoon.
