3 Critical Areas of Peak Performance
We all want to consistently reach our goals while remaining motivated, energized, and excited. But how do we make that happen? How do we lead ourselves in a way that will set us up for success in both life and leadership?
Well, to be a peak performer, you’ve got to focus on three critical areas. In this article, we discuss the mindset, routines, and skills of a peak performer, providing actionable tips to help you begin strengthening your performance so that you can be your best and give your best to those at work and at home.
3 Critical Areas of Peak Performance
Mindset. To perform at your best, you need to maintain a healthy well-being. At Building Champions, we say that your beliefs come before your behaviors—meaning that what you’re thinking, feeling, and believing about yourself and the world around you will show up in your words and actions. So, you’ve got to be aware of your inputs. What are you watching, reading, or listening to? And how is the media you’re consuming shaping your mindset? Pay attention to the thoughts taking root in your mind, especially the ones playing on repeat. Are those thoughts and beliefs true? And are they lifting you or limiting you? A peak performer protects their mindset and replaces negative and untrue thoughts with positive and uplifting ones.
Routines. Peak performers follow routines. Research reveals that 92% of highly productive people have a morning routine to set up their day for success. And we know this to be true because we’ve seen the power of a morning routine play out in the lives of our clients—busy leaders with tons of responsibilities at work and families at home. They protect their time at the start of the day so that they can lead themselves well throughout the rest of the day. But it doesn’t stop there. You need regular rhythms and routines to help you get the most out of each day without forsaking self-care. In our coaching engagements, we give our clients access to tools and frameworks to help establish these healthy routines like a daily shutdown, because how you end your day impacts how you start your day. To be a peak performer, you’ve got to set aside the time needed to be your best both at work and at home.
Skills. A peak performer is adaptable, flexible, and both ready and willing to grow. They understand that the way we work is ever evolving and they’re not resistant to change. To be a peak performer, you’ve got to commit to life-long learning. You can always learn something new and adjust the way you accomplish your tasks, finding more efficient ways of working. Another key skill of a peak performer is resilience. Failure is an inevitable part of life and business. But how we handle rejection, failure, and challenge will determine our level of success. View challenge as opportunity and accept failure as a chance to grow. And lastly, a key skill of a peak performer is high emotional intelligence (EQ or EI). We can always strengthen our EQ by practicing active listening, taking accountability for our words and actions, and showing empathy to others. A peak performer is a relationship-builder and emotional intelligence is vital for healthy relationships.
Are you ready to become a peak performer, but not sure how to begin? Our team of coaches are ready to help you exceed your goals in both business and life by keeping you focused on your most critical priorities. If you’re wanting to live and lead with purpose and are ready to make real progress toward your goals, then our Performance Coaching program is perfect for you! Learn more and reach out to us for a free consultation. Let us help you become a peak performer!