Being productive isn’t only about managing your time. It’s also about managing your energy. You won’t be effective if you feel burned out on a task. If you notice that you’re tired, step away. You can return refreshed and ready to go.
Understanding Energy
You can maximize your productivity by matching your mental state to the task. For example, most people can concentrate better when they wake up. So, the morning is the time to work on your most important task. Doing this will enable you to devote the most amount of energy and concentration to it. This is why cramming all night for a test is not always the most efficient way to study.
When your energy is low, that might be a good time to exercise. This could help to:
- give you a shot of energy
- melt stress away
- clear your mind
Also, Simplify
Find the simplest way of doing things to avoid using up all your energy on just one task.
Less is More
Making decisions takes up mental energy. If you have lots of decisions to make in the morning (what to wear, what to eat, whether to exercise), you’ll start your day drained. Start the night before, create a routine (or a system), and preserve your brain power for the tasks you really care about.
Wasting energy (energy vampires)
We can’t control everything that happens to us so don't waste time and energy worrying about things you can’t control. Also, do not waste your precious energy on:
- gossip
- issues of the past
- negative thoughts
Energy Awareness
Being productive isn’t only about managing your time. It’s also about managing your energy. You won’t be effective if you feel burned out on a task. If you notice that you’re tired, step away. You can return refreshed and ready to go.
Try this instead...invest your energy in the positive present moment.
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