I recently learned that many high performing entrepreneurs have a daily one hour practice. For one hour each day they sit down to focus and get deep work done. It sets the stage for their day, week, and visionary goals.

While you may not be ready to take this up as a regular practice, taking time in rhythm will get you results.

This week, get started on a good lifetime practice.

Retreat for one hour. Be intentional about the space you choose to work from. Having a “go to” space will be helpful for future escapes for productive work. Music and candles are helpful for me. Find those things that work best for you and use the space and time often.

Be prepared to pray, focus and calendar. My goal during this week each year is to focus on all activities for the next two months. One of my ongoing mantras is “how can this be 1% better.” Slow down, pray, and open your calendar and visualize each day on your calendar until the end of January. Reflect on this time last year and make note of the things that caused you the greatest stress.

Have a white board or notepad available. Are there stress points from the previous year that can be addressed with better planning or preparation? Create a plan of action to address those stress points. Now take each event on your calendar for the next two months and create a list of things you can do to be ready ahead of schedule. Use a midpoint time hack by setting a reminder in four weeks to review your progress and get further ahead or get back on track.

Simple rhythms create big results. Pay attention and flourish.