Walking into the workplace, scenes in movies abound. For professionals, everyone's psychological cycle, work rhythm and physiological indicators will be slightly different within a week. This week's theme planning, let us take you through a week's investigation and find your own "work rhythm".
Keywords: seven-day rhythm
According to the Financial Times, Debbie Moskau Witz, a Canadian psychologist and professor at McGill University, did an interesting study and drew a weekly work rhythm chart according to people's behavior. She thinks people have a regular week. From Monday to Friday, the working rhythm is very different. People in the first half of the week are full of energy, and their attitudes and behaviors are more radical. In the second half of the week, people's energy gradually declines, but they are also more adaptable.
This result also indirectly verifies a statement that the human body circulation is "seven-day rhythm" widely circulated in the medical field. As early as 6000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians had the theory of "seven-day divine power", which believed that the life process (including the symptoms of diseases) had seven-day periodicity. This rule has also been fully confirmed in medicine. Zhang Zhongjing once said in Treatise on Febrile Diseases: "Those who have a headache for more than seven days will be exhausted." Most doctors believe that during the physiological cycle of one week, the working efficiency of human tissues will change obviously, both physically and intellectually. Generally speaking, Monday is the lowest ability, which is manifested as poor spirit, low mood, depression and fidgeting. After that, I gradually recovered, full of energy, lost weight, optimistic and quick-thinking. On Monday, it turned to recession.
If you are the one on Monday.
A few days ago, a survey conducted by Worry-Free Future for working people showed that 42% of working people don't want to be disturbed on Monday. If you visit customers or negotiate with your boss at this time, you will often meet with a rebuff. Everyone is dealing with the messy work accumulated for two days, and no one will be in the mood to listen to you describe a plan and scheme. Especially on Monday morning, maybe your customer is angry because of the "Black Monday" when the stock market opens, and your appearance will only make him lose his mind.
As the beginning of a week's work, some people say that Monday is a double "transition period" of body and mind. After the weekend, the body's biological clock is often not adjusted. When you switch from leisure to work, you always feel that there are many things to do, but you just leave them behind. With the "Monday syndrome" of fatigue, dizziness, aching all over and inattention, the beginning of a week's work is so annoying. It is understood that there are many people coming on Monday night, many doctors and many people who are tired. ...
Data:
Research by Tokyo Women's Medical University shows that blood pressure on Monday is higher than at any time of the week. This may explain why the death rate caused by heart attacks and strokes always peaks on Monday morning.
According to the Financial Times, the incidence of heart disease on Monday was 33% higher than usual.
According to the statistics of the outpatient department of a hospital in Shenzhen, the number of people who see a doctor on Monday is usually more than that on other days 10% to 20%.
Cowboys are busy on Tuesday.
After a tense and complicated week, many things seem to lack a clear context. According to graham Waters, a researcher at Bimuno Health Products in the UK, people usually think that Monday is the worst day of the week, but now it seems that this is not the case. Some white-collar workers will spend Monday easily. They chatted with their colleagues about the weekend and adjusted their energy to prepare for work. On Tuesday, they began to get out of the idle state, began to deal with the left-over emails, and arranged the work plan for this week. The pressure followed, and the workload and stress level reached the peak. The survey shows that most people usually give up their lunch break on Tuesday and work harder.
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According to Professor Derby Moskau Witz's research report on people's behavior in one week, Tuesday is the most dominant time. Tuesday is the most efficient and productive day.
According to Professor Deby Moskau Witz, Tuesday afternoon is also the peak time for online job hunting. Job-hunting websites have the largest traffic.
According to the Financial Times, from Tuesday 10 to noon, people had better use their brains.
A survey of 3,000 white-collar workers conducted by British Bimuno Health Products Company shows that Tuesday is their peak point of stress, which is 1 1: 45.
About 20% of the 3000 people surveyed by British Bimuno Health Products Company will work overtime until late at night on Tuesday to make up for the unfinished work.
According to a survey conducted by British Bimuno Health Products Company, the stress in the workplace is generally too high, and about a quarter of people blame the stress on the workload; More than one in ten people said that their boss brought them work pressure; Another 9% people think that colleagues make them anxious.
Fiona Hunt, a nutritionist and food writer, said, "Too much stress will affect your diet and damage your digestive system."
Superman story on Wednesday
Wednesday is the turning point of the week, which continues the busyness of Tuesday. Wednesday's professionals have completely adapted to the busy working conditions, and Wednesday's professionals can be comparable to "Superman". Meanwhile, Wednesday is the middle of a working week. The happiness of last weekend is gone, but the next weekend seems far away. People seem to be trapped in a "work quagmire" and their psychological excitement will drop.
Data:
According to the latest research by Professor Charles Allery, a psychologist at the University of Sydney, Australia, Wednesday is the lowest point of people's emotions. After investigating 350 respondents, the researchers found that in the middle of seven days a week, respondents were more likely to feel anxious and worried about practical problems.
According to a survey conducted by Professor Charles Avery, more information is received on Wednesday, which easily leads to information anxiety. The more information enters people's sight and brain, the greater the psychological impact and burden, which makes people feel tired and anxious.
According to Professor Deby Moskau Witz, Wednesday is the most energetic and creative day. Moskau Weitz pointed out that this day is the best time to make strategies and brainstorm, and it is also the time when the decision-making skills can be brought into full play. People at this time will seek a balance. After dealing with internal affairs for two days, people may prefer to communicate with the outside world on Wednesday to achieve a balance. In view of this, she suggested that a meeting could be arranged on this day.
The darkness before dawn on Thursday
After three days of efficient work and intensive overtime, people in the workplace are physically and mentally exhausted and challenged. Some people say that Thursday belongs to "the darkness before dawn", just like people who stay up late. Four or five in the morning is often the hardest time. After this hurdle, the sky is wider again.
Data:
According to an online survey of working people in China, the weekly work efficiency of office workers is from high to low: Friday (35.78%), Tuesday (30.89%), Wednesday (13.98%), Monday (13.49%) and Thursday (5.86%). Thursday became the least efficient day.
According to Professor Derby Moskau Witz's analysis, on Thursdays, people are the most obedient, talkative and easygoing. At this time, customers are most likely to compromise with you.
Friday's escape
Today is Friday, so you might as well pay attention. Is the quantity and quality of the work you finished this day higher than usual? Some things that usually loOK very headache and difficult are easier to ok on this day. If you are the last person to work overtime, you will do something unconsciously on this day until you are awakened by a phone call, and you will be amazed: "How time flies!"
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According to an online survey of the working population in China, Friday is the most efficient day when you are not in the mood to work because of the coming holiday. It's like holding a large check that can be cashed immediately at your disposal-after work today, it means that the "long" weekend has begun and your mood will be cheerful.
There is a restaurant near Times Square in America called "Thank God, today is Friday". This restaurant is said to be a chain store. France and Britain already have restaurants with the same theme, and their businesses are booming. Everyone in the family was drunk that day. Friday has arrived, what should have happened has already happened, and what should not have happened will not happen.
According to Professor Deby Moskau Witz, Friday is the easiest time to take risks. On this day, participants in its research like to make high-risk investments. In addition, until Friday, people always hope that things will be clear within a week, and some tangled things in a week will come to an end at this time.
Statistics show that Friday is the best time to fire people and the most worry-free.
According to the Financial Times, drivers are more willing to take risks on Friday, and many people are eager to participate in after-work activities arranged on Friday. According to the driver's experience, the most difficult time to drive on the road is Monday morning and Friday afternoon.
According to the actual observation of Canadian psychologist Professor Debbie Moskau Witz, Monday is the peak day for employees to take vacations. Not only the number of people taking leave is the largest, but also the creativity of making excuses for taking leave is the most active. Some people say that his tire was punctured by a snail and burst; Some people say that his grandmother passed away; Some people let grandma die several times, but they never made it through Monday.
According to a survey by the Social Research Association of Experimental Science, 42% of women and 36% of men feel nervous at the beginning of a week's work. Moreover, many units have a lot of work to make decisions on Monday, and the individuals or departments involved will feel more stressed and relatively nervous than usual.
According to a recent questionnaire survey conducted by the "Eyes and Ears" market research institute in Hamburg, Germany, nearly 80% of Germans are depressed after getting up on Monday morning.
According to the German newspaper Le Monde, Juergen Churley, director of the Sleep Medicine Center of the University Hospital of Regensburg, Germany, believes that the reason is not Monday morning, but Sunday night. "Ask people when they sleep the worst, and you can always hear the same answer: Sunday night." Chuli said. Why? People began to worry about the troubles on Sunday and Monday: getting up, going to work and working. People can't sleep well when they think about it. Tyr Renneberg, a rhythm researcher at the Institute of Medical Psychology at the University of Munich, said that many people suffer from "social jet lag" in the morning.
Stefan Klein, the author of the best-selling book "Happiness Formula", believes that people are depressed on Monday morning, which is similar to the mentality of prisoners. Klein said: "On Monday, after enjoying two days of freedom, we suddenly had to restrain ourselves." He believes that what makes people highly nervous is the feeling of being directed by others. "Having this feeling for a long time will make people sick, and nothing is happier than being able to spend your time freely."
Expert analysis: Work rhythm is closely related to psychology.
"Psychological energy" is the highest on Monday.
Professor Zhang Jiuxiang believes that most people are not excited enough about their work and career on Saturday and Sunday, but after two days' holiday on weekends, they get a full rest both mentally and physically. Monday's "psychological energy" is the highest in a week, and the degree of attention is also the highest. This stage should be suitable for doing some difficult work. However, the nerve excitability lasts for about two days, and it will decrease on Wednesday, and fatigue symptoms will appear on Thursday, and the work efficiency will decrease, which is suitable for mechanical work. As the last day of the working day, the feeling of looking forward to the holiday will also lead to an increase in excitement. Therefore, Friday should also be more efficient.
"Psychological motivation" needs to be activated.
Professor Zhang Jiuxiang pointed out that people are generally late and tired on Mondays, because after two days off at the weekend, they temporarily relax and need one to one and a half days to "start". By Tuesday, "psychological motivation" will be gradually activated, so everyone will feel that Tuesday's work efficiency is relatively high. If you want to improve work efficiency, you can take measures to shorten the "psychological activation period". For example: constantly give yourself psychological hints that "Monday should be full of energy and cheerful"; Arrange your weekend reasonably; On Sunday evening, make an idea for your work next week. The pace of work on Monday should not be too fast or too intense.
expert opinion/advice
Professor Zhang Jiuxiang, an expert in psychological consultation, emphasized that everyone's psychological rhythm and work rhythm are different. If you pay attention, you can always find a cycle law that suits you, and you should move according to time to maximize your efficiency. When necessary, you can also know the rhythm of colleagues, bosses, subordinates, customers and suppliers. Choose the right person at the right time to do the right thing.
For example, 13 don't make trouble for your American boss, because Americans have been taught since childhood that Friday coincides with 13, which is definitely an unlucky day.
For another example, don't dress too formally, too seriously and too gloomy on Friday, because it will make your British boss feel that you are demonstrating to him and enjoy the leisure brought by CasualFriday with your British boss.
For another example, I went to my boss on Thursday to discuss a raise, when he was still talking. But don't forget, your boss may have found this rule and is sharpening his knife and preparing to lay off employees on Friday.