I used to go to the gym first thing in the morning.\u00a0Exercise\u00a0is, of course, great for energy levels and I believe it makes me more productive no matter what. But energy and focus naturally ebb and flow throughout the day.<\/p>\n

My focus is usually great first thing in the morning, so going to the gym first is a trade off of very productive time.\u00a0Instead, I’ve started going mid-morning or late afternoon (especially on days I work late). It feels weird (at first) to leave the office in the middle of the day, but total time spent is nearly the same with higher energy and focus across the board.<\/p>\n

This only happens to work because our office is across the street from the gym (which is part of the reason the office is there). If there were more travel time involved, it might not be worth it (or it might be worth switching how you exercise).\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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