Interned in IB last summer, and returning as an analyst in a few months. Found it difficult to be somewhat productive on my commute to and from the office, despite trying to read and listen to podcasts, etc. Also getting lifts in during the week proved quite difficult.
I was wondering what strategies people have both on their commute, but also in general to maximize health and ability to stay sane when working long hours.
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Although not a hack to save time, I typically try to work out in the morning. You won’t get as many emails and it saves you from backing out if you save it until after work. Obviously prioritize sleep if you worked until 3am the night before though. You should definitely use your weekend time to workout too, so you can easily get 3-5x per week
Maximizing your limited free time as an analyst requires strategic planning and smart utilization of any available moment. Here are some effective strategies and hacks based on insights from the Wall Street Oasis community:
Optimize Your Commute:
Efficient Exercise:
Mental Health and Well-being:
Nutrition:
Time Management:
Professional Development:
Remember, the key is not to fill every moment with productivity but to find a balance that allows you to maintain your health, well-being, and professional growth.
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Second morning workouts, meal prep on weekends if you’re cooking/want to stick to a meal plan, pay to have your laundry done (it’s like $40/week but saves a ton of hassle if you don’t have in-unit), depending on your group I’ve seen people not bring bags into the office so they can dip as soon as they want and not have it raise suspicion. Also learn to enjoy the slow times because there’s always going to be a busy time where you absolutely hate your life.
The key to having better WLB is to not work as hard
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