How to Increase Productivity by Getting into Your "Genius Zone" | Catherine Mattiske

Oct 10 / Catherine Mattiske
You've probably heard of the "zone" before. In sports, it's often referred to as "the zone" or "the sweet spot." This is the state of peak performance where athletes can forget about everything else and focus solely on the task at hand. The same can be said for businesses and professionals. When you're able to laser-focus your attention on a task and achieve complete immersion, you enter what's known as your "Genius Zone."

In today's constantly connected world, it's more important than ever to be able to unplug and focus on a single task. By getting into your Genius Zone, you can achieve a higher level of productivity and creativity. Here are five tips to help you get there: 

  1. Discover your Inner Genius

  2. Set aside uninterrupted time for deep work

  3. Keep distractions to a minimum

  4. Let your mind wander

  5. Get into your Genius Zone with music
Discover your Inner Genius

1. Discover your Inner Genius

Finding your “Genius Zone” assumes you know where it is! If you’ve done your Inner Genius Profile already, you’ll know the answer. If not, that’s your first step. Discovering your Inner Genius is a life-changing experience that allows you to tap into your innate talents and skills. Whether you are the Horologist, the Narrator, the Cartographer, or the Futurist – you’ll be one of the 12 Inner Genius Archetypes. This process helps you to unlock your true potential and unleash your Inner Genius.

Through a series of thoughtful questions and exercises, Inner Genius Profile helps you to rediscover what makes you unique. By examining your past experiences and looking at your current situation, it can uncover hidden strengths and abilities that will help you to thrive in any situation. And as you begin to hone in on your Inner Genius, you will start to see each new opportunity as an exciting challenge where you operate in your “Genius Zone”, rather than something to be feared or avoided.

So, if you're ready to find out who you really are and embrace your Inner Genius, don't wait another minute. Sign up for the Inner Genius Profile today and take the first step on your journey of self-discovery!
Focus

2. Set aside uninterrupted time for deep work

When you have undivided attention, you can achieve a higher level of productivity.

Depending on your Inner Genius Profile, you might be someone who likes to work independently, or maybe you prefer to collaborate and brainstorm with others.

Either way, if you want to be a true success, it's essential to set aside time for deep work.

If you are the independent type, this involves dedicating yourself completely to your craft and focusing on nothing but the task at hand. You may need to turn off your phone or completely ignore your email, but uninterrupted time is what allows you to get into your Genius Zone, and your Inner Genius will emerge and flourish. Whether you're working on a novel, researching a scientific topic, or simply trying to complete a large project, giving yourself the space and freedom to devote all of your energy and attention to your work will allow you to create great things. So if you truly want to succeed, don't waste another minute - set some time aside for deep work today!

If you are the collaborative type, this involves setting aside dedicated time to work with others. By sharing ideas and interacting with others who have different perspectives and skill sets, we can tap into our Inner Genius and tap into our innate creativity. Collaborating also enables us to swap resources, tackle problems together, and learn from each other's unique experiences. Whether we are working in teams or individually within a larger group, it is essential that we carve out a space for meaningful collaboration on a regular basis if we want to make the most of our creative potential. At the end of the day, by fostering a culture of collaboration and cooperation, you can unlock your Inner Genius, work in your Genius Zone, and achieve great things.
Distractions

3. Keep distractions to a minimum

To keep distractions to a minimum, it's important to create a distraction-free environment. This means working in a space where you won't be interrupted by others or distracted by outside noise or stimuli. If possible, find a quiet room or an area in your home where you can close the door and eliminate distractions. You might also consider wearing noise-cancelling headphones or using an app that blocks certain websites or apps for a set period of time.

There is no doubt that everyone has their own unique Inner Genius, and as such, it can be difficult to determine how best to utilize our time in order to draw out this brilliance. Some might say that we should focus on improving ourselves through reading and learning, while others may argue that we should spend our time focusing on what we are passionate about and developing our skills in that area. This totally depends on your Inner Genius Archetype, and how you best learn, connect, communicate and influence.

For me, I believe the key is finding a healthy balance between these two approaches. On one hand, it is certainly important to constantly push ourselves to learn new things and expand our knowledge base, but if we never take the time to hone in on what truly interests us and gives us joy, then our true talents may go unrealized. Therefore, I think the best use of our time lies in tuning in to our Inner Genius and giving it space to shine by engaging in both self-development activities and hobbies or passions that allow us to explore our potential. And perhaps most importantly of all, regardless of what we choose to focus on at any given point in time, we must always remain open to new opportunities to grow and evolve as individuals so that we can continue creating beauty and making an impact long after our initial spark shifts direction or dies out entirely.
Mind wander

4. Let your mind wander

When you're in the middle of deep work, it's important to let your mind wander. This means giving yourself time to daydream and think creatively about the task at hand. Allowing your mind to wander will help you come up with new ideas and solve problems more creatively. If you find yourself getting stuck, take a walk or do something completely unrelated for a while before coming back to the problem with fresh eyes.

There is no greater tool for creativity than the mind. Whether you're a painter, a writer, a musician, or anything in between, your thoughts and ideas can be the source of inspiration for works of art that amaze and delight. And sometimes, the act of simply letting your mind wander can help to unlock these hidden gifts.

As you relax and let yourself daydream, your Inner Genius begins to emerge. New ideas start to form; new perspectives begin to take shape. You feel free and uninhibited, unbridled by convention or expectation. Your imagination seems limitless as it roams around the outer edges of your consciousness, taking you down exciting new paths and revealing strange new worlds.

So, if you want to create something truly amazing, allow your mind to wander freely. Let it explore all the corners of possibility; let it go wherever it needs to go in order to find those underutilized resources within yourself that are brimming with untapped potential. In the end, it is only by wandering that we truly discover what our Inner Genius has to offer.
Music

5. Get into your Genius Zone with music

We all have moments of genius. But what if we could access our genius more often? Imagine being able to increase your creativity, productivity, and innovation on demand. Sounds pretty great, right? Well, now there's a way to do just that with Genius Zone Spotify Playlists.

Once you’ve completed the Inner Genius Profile, you’ll have private access to your Genius Zone Spotify Playlists for your Archetype. These are specially curated lists of music designed to help you get into your "Genius Zone." By listening to these playlists, you can increase your creativity, focus, and productivity. The playlists are based on the latest scientific research on the impact of music on cognitive performance.

The Genius Zone Spotify Playlists work by stimulating different parts of the brain associated with creativity and productivity. The music is specially chosen to target those areas and help you achieve peak performance.

The Genius Zone Spotify Playlists are perfect for anyone who wants to increase their creativity, productivity, or innovation. Whether you're an entrepreneur working on your next big idea, a student needing to ace your exams, or a busy professional looking for an edge at work, these playlists can help you get into your Genius Zone and reach your full potential.

If you're looking for a new way to unlock your creativity, then look no further than Genius Zone Spotify Playlists. These specially curated lists of music are designed to help you get into your "Genius Zone" so you can increase your creativity, productivity, and innovation. So why not give it a try today and see for yourself how they can help you reach your full potential?

What's your archetype?

Inner Genius can help you unlock your Inner Genius and accelerate the way you learn!

The profile is designed to help you find your Inner Genius archetype so that you can process information more quickly and efficiently. The biggest benefit is to discover your communication preference – you’ll know how you prefer to communicate, and you will be able to communicate with other people in a much more impactful and meaningful way.

The profile is a computerized algorithm of questions that will result in one of 12 different Inner Genius Archetypes and one of six different learning accelerators (Power-Ups). This combination is your Genius Quotient. Once you know your Genius Quotient, you can begin using the most powerful strategies to improve the way you learn, connect, communicate, and influence. By doing so, you'll be well on your way to achieving the greatest level of success possible.

Once you know how you learn, it becomes easier to get into your "Genius Zone" and excel in any activity. Learning becomes faster, easier, and more fun!

You know you have an Inner Genius, but do you know what it is?

The Inner Genius profile will unlock your Inner Genius Archetype. Discovering your Archetype will help you understand how you learn and process new information so that you can get into your Genius Zone and learn fast.

The profile takes 10 minutes and will make the way you work, study, and communicate more efficient and fulfilling.

Once you know your Archetype, all of the resources and tools that are available to help you become a genius are at your fingertips!
What's your genius zone?

The Genius Quotient: What It Is and How You Can Use It to Succeed

What Is the Genius Quotient?

The Genius Quotient is a measure of your learning and communication intelligence. It's what allows you to learn quickly, connect with others, and engage in frictionless communication. In other words, it's a measure of your ability to Influence. And as we all know, influence is key to success.

How Do I Discover My Own Genius Quotient?

By taking the Inner Genius Profile! This profile is a computerized algorithm of questions that will result in your Inner Genius Archetype and Learning Accelerator (power-up). Once you know these two things, you can begin using the most powerful strategies to improve the way you connect, communicate, and influence. As a result, you'll be well on your way to achieving the greatest level of success possible.
Inner Genius is designed to help professional coaches and mentors identify potential issues in coaching and mentoring relationships. It's a practical toolkit that guides improving these relationships and addressing common issues.

In Conclusion

The Genius Zone is a state of peak performance where businesses, professionals, students, coaches and success seekers are able to laser-focus their attention on a task and achieve complete immersion. In today's constantly connected world, it's more important than ever to be able to unplug and unlock your Inner Genius. By getting into your Genius Zone, you can achieve a higher level of productivity and creativity. Try setting aside uninterrupted time for deep work, keeping distractions to a minimum, and letting your mind wander next time you want to boost productivity and creativity.

If you want to improve your chances for success, then it's time to discover your own Genius Quotient. The first step is to take the Inner Genius Profile which will reveal your Inner Genius Archetype and Learning Accelerator (Power-Up). With this knowledge in hand, you can begin using the most powerful strategies to improve the way you learn, connect, communicate, and influence. So, what are you waiting for? Take the profile today and start unlocking your Inner Genius!

If you are looking for a comprehensive guide to understanding your Inner Genius so that you can unlock your true potential and achieve greater success in all areas of your life, then I recommend reading “Unlock Inner Genius” by Catherine Mattiske.

This book provides readers with a powerful framework for
understanding themselves and others so that they can
more effectively communicate and collaborate.
It also offers practical tools and strategies for increasing productivity, creative problem solving, stress management, and much more!

Unlock Inner Genius Book
About Catherine

About Catherine mattiske

Catherine Mattiske, best known for creating ID9 Intelligent Design and the Genius Quotient (GQ), is a leading light in the corporate learning and team-building industries. She regularly works with large and small organizations to help team members better understand one another while effectively collaborating and boosting individual and team morale and productivity in the workplace.

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