The 85% Rule - The Power of Doing Less at Work

The 85% Rule - The Power of Doing Less at Work

In our fast-paced world that's constantly pushing for perfection, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle cycle.  In this podcast episode we're diving into a pressing work-life issue raised by a listener, Brittany, who feels overwhelmed by the constant chase for productivity. Here's a breakdown of the key insights and actionable steps to break free from this exhausting loop. Understanding the Problem People often tie their self-worth to productivity, leading to a relentless pursuit of goals that eventually cause burnout. High achievers frequently feel guilty for taking breaks and continually set higher goals without pausing to celebrate achievements. The 85% Rule: A Sustainable Solution The solution to breaking free from the overwork trap lies in adopting the 85% Rule, a concept embraced by elite athletes and now gaining traction in workplaces for fostering sustainable productivity. By aiming for 85% instead of 100%, you allow room for rest, creativity, and efficiency without hitting the burnout threshold. Steps to Implement the 85% Rule 1. Awareness and Dialogue: Begin by discussing the impact of current work expectations with your manager or team. Propose workshops to share the science and benefits of the 85% philosophy, paving the way for healthier work practices. 2. Set Compassionate Goals: Shift from pushing your limits to setting realistic, achievable targets. Recognize the importance of pacing yourself for long-term success rather than short-term perfection. 3. Cultivate Wellbeing: Introduce wellness programs at work to balance physical and mental health. From meditation to ergonomic training, these initiatives support a more holistic approach to work. 4. Mindset Shift: Evaluate your performance based on qualitative measures like creativity and teamwork, not just quantitative outputs. Encourage a culture that values innovation alongside traditional productivity metrics Check out our full podcast episode for a deeper dive into these concepts. Remember to leave us a review for a chance to win a Starbucks gift card this month. Your wellbeing is worth the investment! 00:00 Welcome and Listener Question 02:00 Signs Youre Hustling Wrong 03:43 Introducing the 85% Rule 05:31 Athletes and the 85% Sweet Spot 08:53 Why 100% Backfires at Work 11:35 Science of Sustainable Effort 14:55 How to Apply the 85% Rule 19:01 Mindset Shift and Wrap Up Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2299802/fan_mail/new] 🌟 🌟 🌟 If you liked this episode and would like to learn more about wellness training and workshops offered by 9 to 5 Wellness, email us at info@aeshathair.com [info@aeshathair.com]. You can learn more about our programs at:  https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/ [https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/]. 🌟 🌟 🌟 My passion is helping organizations create a culture of wellness, and I do this by setting up health programs that prioritize the most important asset they've got – their employees. Cheers to a healthier and happier journey ahead! 🌟 🌟 🌟 You can learn more about ME- the host at https://www.aeshatahir.com [https://www.aeshatahir.com/]   Follow me on IG and LI to learn more https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/ [https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/]

Basics of Strength Training

In this episode I'm diving into why busy professionals often have low muscle mass and how strength training builds muscle, boosts metabolism, and protects bones. I'm addressing common barriers like women avoiding weights due to “bulky” myths and men skipping leg day (“Johnny Bravo dilemma”).  You can learn why strength training is necessary for longevity, reduced chronic disease risk, and countering age-related muscle and bone loss, noting that two days per week can deliver most results and that 2–3 focused 30-minute sessions are time-efficient.  Learn about  The foundational compound movements that lead to most results.  Key safety tips for strength train.  Home-based options  Download your FREE beginner template with the link below: 00:00 Strength Training Basics 01:08 Why Women Avoid Weights 03:02 Stop Skipping Leg Day 03:54 Muscle for Longevity 04:53 Time Efficient Results 06:02 Five Compound Moves 07:40 Warmup and Programming 09:12 Recovery and Form 10:40 Breathing and Consistency 12:05 Equipment and Getting Started 13:45 Home Setup and Wrap Up Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2299802/fan_mail/new] 🌟 🌟 🌟 If you liked this episode and would like to learn more about wellness training and workshops offered by 9 to 5 Wellness, email us at info@aeshathair.com [info@aeshathair.com]. You can learn more about our programs at:  https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/ [https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/]. 🌟 🌟 🌟 My passion is helping organizations create a culture of wellness, and I do this by setting up health programs that prioritize the most important asset they've got – their employees. Cheers to a healthier and happier journey ahead! 🌟 🌟 🌟 You can learn more about ME- the host at https://www.aeshatahir.com [https://www.aeshatahir.com/]   Follow me on IG and LI to learn more https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/ [https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/]

Nutrition Made Simple with Brownies for Breakfast

In this episode we are diving into simple nutrition tips needed to stay healthy and to reverse type-2 diabetes. Our guest, Lynne Bowman discussed common issues many face, such as the complexity of nutritional advice and the overwhelming amount of health information available. Moreover, she highlighted the challenge of integrating nutritious eating into a busy lifestyle. Actionable Advice 1. Simplify Your Breakfast Choices: * Start your day with nutritious ingredients. Transform deeply loved foods like brownies by using alternatives such as pure cocoa, canned pumpkin, and nut butter instead of refined ingredients. * Selective Sweeteners: Opt for natural sweeteners like monk fruit or allulose to maintain flavor without the health drawbacks of processed sugar. 2. Read Food Labels Meticulously: * Be vigilant about reading labels and striving for whole foods with minimal ingredients. Familiarize yourself with those you cannot pronounce and strive for real, whole foods that contribute to your nutrition rather than detract from it. 3. Incorporate More Plant-Based Foods: * Add nutrient-rich foods like parsley and watercress to your meals. These greens can enhance flavor, provide essential nutrients, and easily grow at home. * Emphasize a diet of mostly plants, reducing reliance on processed foods, which are often laden with hidden sugars and preservatives. 4. Make Meal Prep a Family Affair: * Include your children in meal preparation to foster healthy eating habits from a young age. Cooking together not only leads to healthier dining but enhances valuable family connections. 5. Manage your Dietary Habits: * Consider lifestyle variations, such as not eating beyond the afternoon, to support healthier eating habits and allow your body’s natural cleansing process. 00:00 Brownies Breakfast Idea 00:28 Meet Lynne Bowman 02:39 Diabetes Diagnosis Story 04:47 Health Shaped by Loss 13:07 Busy Mom Survival Choices 16:00 Kids Cooking and Family Table 18:06 Read the Label Rule 20:19 Hidden Sugar Everywhere 21:18 Two Ingredient Dressing 22:25 Tahini Seed Power 22:42 Parsley As Real Food 24:22 Watercress And Creative Greens 25:06 Breakfast And Eating Windows 27:06 Pumpkin Cocoa Brownies 30:03 Smart Sweeteners Only 32:00 Quitting Sugar Resets Taste 33:24 Meat Choices And Sourcing 35:55 Goat Leg Dinner Story 38:07 Rapid Fire And Farewell Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2299802/fan_mail/new] 🌟 🌟 🌟 If you liked this episode and would like to learn more about wellness training and workshops offered by 9 to 5 Wellness, email us at info@aeshathair.com [info@aeshathair.com]. You can learn more about our programs at:  https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/ [https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/]. 🌟 🌟 🌟 My passion is helping organizations create a culture of wellness, and I do this by setting up health programs that prioritize the most important asset they've got – their employees. Cheers to a healthier and happier journey ahead! 🌟 🌟 🌟 You can learn more about ME- the host at https://www.aeshatahir.com [https://www.aeshatahir.com/]   Follow me on IG and LI to learn more https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/ [https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/]

Why Health is Your Ultimate Business Strategy

In this episode you can learn why high-achieving professionals must prioritize exercise, nutrition, and sleep as a high-ROI strategy for performance and family life, not “time away” from work.  I'm chatting with Health Coach, Brian Prana, who has over 23 years of experience and who has trained thousands (including elite athletes),  We're talking about identity and environment changes, social support, and accountability, plus time-efficient movement (frequent walking breaks) and scalable CrossFit-style strength circuits.  Brian is sharing many client stories where his coaching led tomajor lifestyle changes. He outlines nutrition basics—prioritize protein and fiber, planning/prep, moderation—and sleep foundations including routines, limiting screens, and mindset, ending with the guiding question: will this choice move me toward or away from my health goals? Tune in to learn more. You can reach Brian at: https://thecalltorise.com/ [https://thecalltorise.com/] 00:00 Welcome to 9 to 5 00:29 Health Is ROI 03:19 Meet Brian Prana 05:10 Rocky Inspired Fitness 07:02 Family and Social Training 09:19 High Achievers Health Costs 15:01 Identity and Support Systems 22:07 Time Efficient Movement 24:32 Action Before Motivation 28:07 CrossFit Time Efficient Training 29:31 CrossFit Defined Simply 31:24 Class Structure And Results 33:27 Scaling And Smart Coaching 36:19 Case Study Drake Turnaround 41:50 Nutrition Protein Fiber Planning 47:22 Culture Carbs And Food Environment 49:24 Sleep Duration Quality Routine 54:59 Where To Find Brian 56:27 Parting Question And Wrap Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2299802/fan_mail/new] 🌟 🌟 🌟 If you liked this episode and would like to learn more about wellness training and workshops offered by 9 to 5 Wellness, email us at info@aeshathair.com [info@aeshathair.com]. You can learn more about our programs at:  https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/ [https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/]. 🌟 🌟 🌟 My passion is helping organizations create a culture of wellness, and I do this by setting up health programs that prioritize the most important asset they've got – their employees. Cheers to a healthier and happier journey ahead! 🌟 🌟 🌟 You can learn more about ME- the host at https://www.aeshatahir.com [https://www.aeshatahir.com/]   Follow me on IG and LI to learn more https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/ [https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/]

Optimal Protein Intake for Healthspan

In this episode I dive deep into optimal protein intake for a longer healthspan! 📈 Discover science-backed guidelines, debunk myths, and find your perfect protein goal! Listen now! #Protein #Healthspan #WellnessPodcast In this epsiode I'm diving into how to calculate optimal daily protein intake for healthspan, clarifying that the protein RDA (0.8 g/kg or 0.36 g/lb) is a decades-old minimum to prevent deficiency, not an ideal target.   You can learn about updated guidance for active adults around 1.2–1.6 g/kg and recommends an optimal range of 1.6–2.2 g/kg (0.7–1.2 g/lb), with tiers for baseline wellness, fat loss/moderate activity, and athletes up to 2.0–2.4 g/kg.  Also learn about, who benefits most (active people, those in caloric deficit, and older adults facing anabolic resistance and sarcopenia), risks of excessive intake above ~2.5–3.0 g/kg (GI issues, nutrient displacement, kidney concerns with preexisting disease), signs of under-consuming, per-meal limits (25–40 g) across 3–4 meals, protein quality (complete proteins, leucine), plant-based strategies, collagen limits, budget protein options, and practical tips like protein-forward breakfasts and building meals around protein. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:57 Protein Hype and Listener Questions 03:17 RDA vs Optimal Intake 04:30 Calculate Your Protein Range 07:16 Who Needs More Protein 09:01 Too Much Protein Risks 11:47 Signs You're Undereating 13:09 Timing and Meal Distribution 14:21 Protein Quality and Leucine 15:36 Collagen Explained 17:06 Supplements and Processed Snacks 18:29 Plant vs Animal and Budget Picks 20:37 Protein Needs Across Age 21:34 Practical Daily Tips 22:35 Wrap Up and Sponsor Offer 23:50 Final Thanks and Subscribe Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2299802/fan_mail/new] 🌟 🌟 🌟 If you liked this episode and would like to learn more about wellness training and workshops offered by 9 to 5 Wellness, email us at info@aeshathair.com [info@aeshathair.com]. You can learn more about our programs at:  https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/ [https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/]. 🌟 🌟 🌟 My passion is helping organizations create a culture of wellness, and I do this by setting up health programs that prioritize the most important asset they've got – their employees. Cheers to a healthier and happier journey ahead! 🌟 🌟 🌟 You can learn more about ME- the host at https://www.aeshatahir.com [https://www.aeshatahir.com/]   Follow me on IG and LI to learn more https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/ [https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/]