Why this practice?
Work design boosts performance and joy (Job Crafting Research).
What is it?
Listing what energises, drains, and inspires you.
How to use it
Adjust weekly priorities accordingly.
Closing thought
Work should fit you, not the other way round.
Why this practice?
Structured reflection makes change actionable (Agile Feedback).
What is it?
Listing one habit to stop, start, and continue.
How to use it
Do it monthly.
Use it solo or with teams.
Closing thought
Change needs clarity.
Why this practice?
Small help builds strong networks (Reciprocity Theory).
What is it?
Offering support that takes under 5 minutes.
How to use it
Connect two people.
Share a useful article.
Give quick feedback.
Closing thought
Kindness doesn’t need a calendar slot.
Why this practice?
Structured feedback improves clarity and safety (Feedback Models Research).
What is it?
1 thing you appreciated, 1 area to tweak, 1 encouragement.
How to use it
Use in peer reviews or mentoring.
Keep it short and kind.
Closing thought
Feedback should feel like a gift.
Why this practice?
Defining success on your own terms boosts engagement (Self-Determination Theory).
What is it?
Key Performance Indicators that matter to you.
How to use it
Examples: “Feel proud of 1 project per week”, “Finish by 17:00 daily”.
Review every Friday.
Closing thought
When you name your success, you shape your progress.
Why this practice?
Energy mapping improves performance and work satisfaction (HBR, Energy Project).
What is it?
Logging how energised or drained you feel during key tasks.
How to use it
Use a simple 1–5 scale after each meeting or task.
Notice patterns.
Adjust calendar or delegation accordingly.
Closing thought
Manage energy, not just hours.
Why this practice?
Visualisation supports commitment and creativity (Performance Psychology).
What is it?
A board of images and words representing your next growth leap.
How to use it
Use Canva, Pinterest or paper.
Focus on themes like leadership, lifestyle, skills, values.
Display it somewhere visible.
Closing thought
A clear vision invites brave action.
Why this practice?
External recognition can reveal hidden strengths (Feedback Psychology).
What is it?
A running list of compliments or positive feedback.
How to use it
Create a “compliments” doc.
Copy-paste or paraphrase things others say about you.
Review it when you doubt yourself.
Closing thought
Let others’ words be your mirror.
Why this practice?
Preparing for setbacks lowers stress and speeds recovery (APA Resilience Guides).
What is it?
A few affirming lines to remind yourself after rejection.
How to use it
Draft 2–3 sentences: realistic and kind.
Keep it accessible.
Read it aloud after tough feedback.
Closing thought
You can build your own soft landing.
Why this practice?
Time blocking for future planning improves long-term performance (Cal Newport, Deep Work).
What is it?
A weekly appointment to focus only on the future.
How to use it
Block 1 hour each Friday.
No catch-up work.
Only forward-looking tasks.
Closing thought
The future deserves space. Claim it weekly.
