Energy Management 101

 

Why are you sharp until 2 PM, and then completely useless for the rest of the day...?

OK, maybe not as bad as that, but you know what I mean.

Most people schedule their day around time blocks.

But they ignore the one resource that actually determines performance.

Your energy.

For example, you shouldn't schedule a board presentation right after a difficult termination meeting.

But every day, professionals stack energy-draining activities back to back and wonder why they feel mentally fried by mid-afternoon.

The cost isn't just fatigue.

→ Poor decisions when your cognitive tank is empty
→ Emotional reactions when you should be measured
→ Avoiding important conversations because you can't handle another energy drain

Here's what separates the executives who thrive from those who survive:

They don't just manage their time.
They design their days around energy types.

When did you last ask yourself:
"What does this task actually require from me?"

Not how long it takes.
What it demands from your mental and emotional reserves.

Think about your last terrible day at work.
How many high-drain activities did you stack without breathing room?

The framework in this infographic shows exactly how to organise your day around four energy types instead of just filling calendar blocks.

Because the difference between surviving your day and thriving in it often comes down to one question:

Are you protecting your energy, or burning through it?

Credit to Mostyn Wilson, make sure to follow!

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