Overview:
In this lesson, we introduce the concept of the Daily Readiness Score (DRS) as a tool for assessing an individual’s psychological readiness to face the day. It emphasizes the value of understanding and monitoring one’s mental energy reserves for optimal health, stress management, and prevention of burnout. The DRS approach encourages individuals to plan their day according to their psychological energy levels and to consider tools related to mindfulness, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and social connection as key strategies for managing stress and preserving mental energy.
Topic Summary:
- The Daily Readiness Score (DRS) is a simple self-check tool for gauging one’s emotional state and psychological energy.
- Mental energy is vital for executive function like decision-making, planning, problem-solving, and stress management.
- The DRS uses a 1 to 5 scale to determine the state of readiness for the day, where 1 means low energy (defense mode), and 5 means high energy (offense mode).
- Individuals can proactively manage their day based on their DRS, incorporating tools from the COR-4
- On a ‘defense’ day, it is crucial to preserve and restore mental energy. Suggestions include simple and healthy meals, light workouts, precommitment to sleep routines, self-care, and positive social interactions.
- On ‘offense’ days, individuals may want to take advantage of their high energy and engage in more demanding activities.
- The DRS is a mindfulness tool and should be used over time to gauge its effectiveness.
