Do you ever feel that your age is catching up with you? Back in our heyday, we have an unlimited supply of energy. We can go straight to a night of heavy drinking right after work and still manage to be up and about the following day to spearhead an important presentation. The adage, “youth is wasted on the young,” is never be more truthful as we juggle our profession with our social and family life. Wanting everything is not wrong, but we need to accept the reality that time is limited. The only way to beat this is to have enough energy to tackle your tasks, even the not-so-important ones.
We always talk about time management, but only a few look into energy management for productivity.
Here are tips to be your own Superman and Wonder woman and get things done on your to-do list day in and day out.
Productivity knows no time
Dispel the idea that productivity directly relates to waking up early. This mantra is not for everyone. Not all our early risers and not everyone can process and churn data and life events in the wee hours of the morning. Holding a day job and a side hustle, blending it with your extra-curricular activities, and throwing your social life in the mix can be overwhelming. Being an early riser will not guarantee excellent results in all aspects, and still have the extra time for chores like grass cutting or organising your fitted wardrobes or refilling your spice racks. A fitted wardrobe is a custom design cabinet fixture in any room that can house all your stuff. This fitted installation would help organise your personal belongings – from your winter clothes to shoes, sundresses, hats, jewellery, and accessories; everything and anything is here.
However, It is common sense to buy the early to start, earlier to finish mindset. But an assessment of oneself and dispelling this belief is a step closer to being genuinely productive.
Know thy self
Energy management starts with identifying your peak hours. You may scientifically determine this by experimenting. Find the pattern of your most productive time of day and correlate this to how you are feeling. Monitor your working habits for a week and note the times you have done most work. Note as well your feelings with this accomplishment – are you tired, bored or energised?
Put the high-energy hours to good use
Block these bursts of energy period and do effective scheduling. Dedicate the least priority and most minor tasks at low-energy points of your day. You may schedule them before or after high-energy dayparts. Dedicate your high-energy hours for high-priority tasks, i.e., tasks that require mental energy and focus.
Nothing is set in stone here; obviously, family matters are top of the food chain so to speak. There will be times that high-energy time frame will be for the family — and that is not wrong.
There is no proper or improper way to use this technique. It will all depend on your circumstances. Understanding and giving in to your body clock is the key to both time and energy management. Going against your body and your preference would pull you into a pit of endless exhaustion, daunting tasks and frustration.
A pro tip is listening intently to your body and what you want, prioritising your relationships, and valuing your career. In this way, you do not burn out, and you stay focused to get things done.
