Energy & Alignment

Time management assumes all hours are equal. They're not. Energy management asks a different question: what renews you versus what depletes you? These posts challenge conventional productivity wisdom and offer an alternative—designing your work around your natural rhythms, auditing commitments by energy cost, and building a life that doesn't require your depletion to function. Efficiency isn't doing more. It's doing what matters while staying whole.
May 10

Tool Time Tuesday: Google Calendar Helps Track Your Goals

Making a goal is easy, but actually making time to achieve it and track your success is a different story.
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May 03

Tool Time Tuesday: Google Calendar on Android Makes Scheduling Meetings Easier

Finding a time to meet with friends, family or even clients can be super annoying. With each person having differing
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Apr 25

How to Start Your Workday on a Productive Note

I struggle with the start of the day and am always looking for ways to make my mornings just a
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Nov 25

6 Ways to Avoid the Afternoon Slump

When do you have the most energy during the day? When are you the most productive? Many people face an
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Oct 02

16 Ways to Combat That 'Groggy Morning' Feeling

How many times have you woken up in the morning feeling totally sluggish, out of sorts and so not ready
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Jun 20

Make the Most of Crazy Days With Quick, Decisive Action

This post originally appeared on Ridiculously Efficient. I’ve been adjusting to a new workload by trying out several strategies
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May 31

The Only Purpose for Any Meeting, and 3 Meeting Types to Ditch Now

Any meeting you have should be for one purpose and one purpose only: making and committing to a decision. Let
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May 19

Elon Musk's Typical Weekly Schedule is Kind of a Whirlwind

As the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk is a person with a pretty busy schedule. His life'
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Dec 20

The One Secret Missing in Every Productivity Tip Ever

[contextly_auto_sidebar id="yOCg2gH9YkMPDT7ItRJbGU91BxRejUtN"]I read hundreds of articles a month in my relentless quest of new
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Dec 02

Are We All Secretly Morning People?

I am not a fan of mornings. Most people who know me know that I just don't function
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Dec 01

The Best Way to Reset Expectations and Get Evenings Off

Today's always-on work culture can sometimes feel like we're slacking off if we're not
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Nov 25

Inside the Daily Routine of Elon Musk

[contextly_auto_sidebar id="HcdVc7jqll5eMMS3zDhyH1vp7w9o2aIu"]I'm always fascinated by the idiosyncrasies of successful entrepreneurs' daily
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