Productivity Joy

Start your day feeling energised, focused and ready to conquer your goals What's holding you back from being your most productive self? Do you often feel like you're surviving, rather than thriving? If you're overwhelmed, unfulfilled or burnt out, you need to discover Productivity Joy. Whether you're a professional, an entrepreneur, a parent or a student, this step-by-step guide will show you how to embrace a life filled with purpose and passion. In Productivity Joy, psychologist and leadership coach Simi Rayat shares her proven, science-backed 5Q formula — supported by practical solutions and real-world examples — to help you boost your productivity. Inside, you'll learn how to assess your current emotions, to set goals based on your values and to prioritise in a way that honours your time. All it takes is just 5 minutes a day to create a joy-filled, productive life. Productivity Joy will take you on a journey to: Overcome procrastination and stay focused Gain energy and foster gratitude Increase your effectiveness and feel purposeful Show up as the best version of yourself Craft your day for maximum impact To conquer every day, you need to harness your emotions and your focus. This game-changing book offers the key to unlocking your full productivity power, priming you to feel accomplished, energised and intentional each day. "A must-read – Simi's evidence-based 5Qs Formula helps transform busy professionals, helping you achieve more of what matters, with more joy!" —Shadé Zahrai, co-founder of Influenceo Global and Peak Performance Educator for Fortune 500s "Simi touches the human soul and heart without judgement. Her 5Q approach is simple and practical and helps you design your day for impact and joy." —Elif Kaypak, VP Global Marketing, Coca-Cola Brand "A fantastic tool for any busy professional looking to optimise their experience of, and output from, their working life. I have found the simple and pragmatic framework invaluable in helping me to continue to become the professional, leader, and person I aspire to be." —Chris Jewel-Clark, Legal and General Plc

Acknowledgements xi About the Author xiii Preface xv Introduction xix Part I: Setting the foundations 1 1 Getting to know the 5Qs Formula 3 2 Using the questions and this book effectively 15 Part II: The 5Qs Formula 21 3 Checking your emotional temperature 23 4 Gratitude shapes your brain 57 5 Cultivating positivity and personal growth 83 6 Increasing productivity and joy 119 7 Setting your compass 159 Part III: Additional aspects to consider 191 8 Your oxygen mask 193 9 End the day on reflection 209 Conclusion 217 Appendix: Typical values 221 Further reading 225 5Qs template 227 Work with Simi 231 Index 233