Archinect - Features2024-11-21T13:06:52-05:00https://archinect.com/features/article/150148213/the-importance-of-physical-fitness-in-mental-performance
The Importance of Physical Fitness in Mental Performance Sean Joyner2019-07-30T12:20:00-04:00>2022-11-23T07:16:08-05:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ef/efa42c836f86ea39e8308d22b058f4ab.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>We’ve talked about <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150144136/burnout-and-the-architecture-work-culture" target="_blank">burnout</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150146929/burnout-fatigue-and-the-architecture-workplace" target="_blank">fatigue</a>, and overwork, all things that take a toll on the mind. But how might one increase mental stamina, counteracting this effect? When all of our efforts to be efficient time managers is overcome by a long workday, we will need that extra bandwidth for optimum focus and performance. If our physical fitness is lacking our mental fitness will also. Intellectual execution tends to be a priority for most creative professionals and in realizing that desire, one would do well to embrace the well being of their physical body. After all, it is what houses your most prized possession — your brain. Let’s look at some ways this relationship manifests within us.</p>
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10 Ways Architectural Employers Can Maximize the Effectiveness of Their Employees Julia Ingalls2015-06-04T10:57:00-04:00>2022-01-11T07:05:37-05:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3a/3aw1j5jxit1o1m5r.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="http://archinect.com/firms" target="_blank">Management</a> is not a science; it is an art. Maximizing the effectiveness of a studio is not about implementing broad strokes out of a Step-by-Step guide, but rather requires understanding the nuances of <a href="http://archinect.com/talentfinder" target="_blank">performance</a>, environment, and long-term goals. These ten suggestions serve as a starting point for creating a more holistic management strategy.</p>