A Guide to Productivity Method and Your Ayurveda Type
Ayurveda helps us to live in peace and balance with nature. It teaches us how to orient our daily, weekly, monthly, and life routines with the rising and falling energy of nature the rising and setting of the sun, the changing seasons, and the passing of time.
More Productivity PostOne way that we can orient and rebalance ourselves is by understanding how the Pancha maha bhutas, or 5 great elements, are at their peak at different times of the day. The 5 elements are earth, water, fire, air, and ether.
Or you’ve felt scattered in the airy/windy qualities of late afternoon. When we understand which elements rule specific times, we can adopt routines that enhance the positive aspects of these energies or balance the negative aspects of these energies.
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1. Live your passion
Ayurveda’s core philosophy in which it is stated that you can only live your life the fullest if you are following your own passion (called ‘Dharma’). Doing the things that make you happy, makes you feel aligned and therefore productive. Now, I’m aware that this is easier said than done. It’s for a reason that I stayed in my lawyers seat for years.
2. Follow the biological clock
Secondly, you’ve to tune in with the biological rhythms which are in Ayurveda linked to the 3 main types or energies (called ‘Doshas’). They show for example, that evenings are supposed to go inwards and are as such not the best time to work. Yes, you read it well: In Ayurveda we don’t believe in ‘night owls’, this is just seen as using the fiery (pitta) energy that is more predominant around 22 pm – 2 am wrongly.
3. Relax more
Making sure that you are not constantly in flight and fight mode will help you to be more efficient. A very simple tool to use is of course meditation. Just simply take a comfortable seat, set your alarm (5-10 minutes), and focus on your breath.
5 Ways Successful People Stay Disciplined For Productive DaysIf you want to be more productive it’s best to allow yourself a restful night of sleep which will help you to digest the day on both a mental and physical level. From an Ayurvedic point of view, the biggest part of this digestion naturally occurs between 10 pm – 2 pm.
What’s Your Dosha?Groupings are called the doshas, and they’re a powerful way for us to understand the energies present within us and throughout nature. So let’s explore what elements and doshas rule each part of the day and what you can incorporate into your routine to generate balance.
2-6 am: Vata Time
Vata dosha is ruled by the elements air and ether, so this is a time to be more creative and spiritual. There’s a reason why monks of all traditions wake up before 6 am for their morning prayers. Vata time makes it easier to explore our spiritual connection to the universe.
Ayurveda takes morning rituals such as meditation and movement very seriously, and it’s recommended that we wake up before 6.
Understanding Vata Pitta KaphaWe can use this time for introspection, cleansing routines, meditation, and asana practice. Waking up before 6 can help us start our day with a better boost of energy compared to waking up during Kapha time (which we’ll discuss more below).
6-10 am: Kapha Time
Kapha dosha is ruled by the elements earth and water. When we wake up during Kapha time, we tend to feel more sluggish and tired.
We use the snooze button, again and again, we start endlessly scrolling on social media, and doing our morning workout just feels like too much will work.
Once you’re up, Kapha time is when you should get moving – exercise, get out of the house, and get the day started.
Eat breakfast, but make sure it’s not too heavy, especially if you have a more Kapha constitution. Kapha digestion tends to move slowly, and you don’t want to get too weighed down.
At work, use your Kapha time to connect – have meetings, check in with your team, or work on correspondence.
10am-2pm: Pitta Time
Pitta dosha is ruled by the elements of fire and water. Pitta time is when we’re most fiery and energetic. It’s also when our digestive fire is at its strongest, and we can handle heavier or harder-to-digest foods without slowing down our digestive systems.
Be sure to take a break for lunch and make it the largest meal of the day. Pitta time is also a great time to get stuff done at work. This is the time to pitch an investor, close a deal, and balance the books.
2-6 pm: Vata Time
Use that airy creativity to your advantage! This time of day is perfect for brainstorming, starting new projects, reading, and making connections.
We often make the mistake of trying to cram in a bunch of work and tasks at the end of the workday, but the airy nature of Vata can cause scattered energy and an inability to focus.
You also want to resist the urge to take an afternoon snack break, especially if you opt for caffeine or crunchy foods. These will just act to aggravate Vata dosha and create uncertainty, fear, and indecisiveness. If you can start eating your dinner before 6 pm, that’s a wonderful way to ground Vata dosha and make sure things aren’t too heavy for your evening Kapha time.
6pm-10pm: Kapha Time
6 pm-10 pm, is the perfect time to wind down, see family, and friends, and connect. Enjoy your Kapha time by spending it with people you love.
10pm-2am: Pitta Time
While you sleep, pitta still has some important work to do! Pitta rules all types of digestion literal food as well as the food we take in from our senses and from learning all day.
From 10 pm-2 am, you’re digesting all that you’ve experienced. We need this sleep time to process, learn, and be ready for the next day.
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