MANAGE YOUR ENERGY, NOT YOUR TIME
TESTIMONIAL Here’s what a happy client had to say about one of our services. “We had our patio and rear yard hardscape rebuilt by Boston Brick & Stone, and we could not be happier! Their mason, Sammy, has been with them forever, and he started every day with a smile and a commitment to craftsmanship. Anthony oversaw the project with a keen eye for finish and quality, Mark designed the project beautifully, and Dave, the owner, was frequently on site and a pleasure to work with. Boston Brick & Stone will never be the cheapest bid, but paying for quality only hurts once! That being said, we feel like we got 110 percent value for the price paid!” – Rola nd W., Pasadena, Ca lifornia People claim time is money, but an overemphasis on paying attention to time may actually prove harmful to a productive business day. The Harvard Business Review insists that truly productive individuals attempt to manage their energy over the abstract concept of time. Doing so isn’t as difficult as it may seem. Here are a few great tips for managing your energy: Identify What Gives You Energ y Getting caught up on the latest news, playing with your kids, enjoying a snack — the things that give us energy are the same things we want to sacrifice when we feel like there just isn’t enough time. In reality, these are the things we should be falling back on when we start to feel overwhelmed. Know When You Need a Break — And Take One! Ultradian rhythms are the cycles that occur throughout the day, in which our bodies move from high energy to complete burnout. They tend to last from 90 to 120 minutes, and when we start to feel sluggish, we’re wired to think the answer is powering through with a cup of coffee. It’s not. At the end of 90 to 120 minutes of solid work, it’s time to take a break. Do one of those things that gives you energy. You’ll come back refreshed and ready to dive back in.
Don’t Multitask The human brain is designed to truly focus on one task at any given time. While we can catch up on Netflix while doing the dishes, trying to finish your tax returns while in a planning meeting with co-workers is a disaster waiting to happen. Give your complete attention to one task before moving to another. You’ll feel less overwhelmed, you’ll finish quicker, and you’ll find your work is better than it would have been otherwise. Stick to the Rhythm Once you’ve started focusing on your energy over your time, don’t let yourself fall back into bad habits. Work, relax, work, relax. The longer you stick to a new method, the easier it becomes. Soon you’ll find managing your energy is second nature, and your productivity will reap the benefits.
OUR SERVICES
CHIMNEY
•Chimney inspection •Chimney restoration and repair •Chimney construction •Chimney sweeping
FIREPLACE •Fireplace inspection, restoration, or repair of an existing structure •Installation or reconstruction of new structures HARDSCAPE •Backyard patios
•Outdoor kitchens and barbecues •Outdoor steps, walkways, and paths •Retaining walls •Outdoor fireplaces •Driveways
HISTORICAL RESTORATION Our restoration work includes: •Restoration of the main lobby chimney system of the El Tovar Hotel on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. •Repair and restoration of the chimneys in 56 original historic cabins on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. •Historical chimney restoration for the lodge in Bryce Canyon National Park. •Faithful restoration of the chimneys in the Nottingham and Arden properties in Beverly Hills. BRICK RESTORATION AND CONSTRUCTION DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION
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