Time Management or Energy Management: Which is Better for Productivity?
Do you struggle to be productive? If you ask a handful of people for advice on how to get more done, you’d probably get the same answer, “You need to manage your time.” But there are those who say, “Forget time management. You’re better off managing your energy.” However, both time management and energy management are essential to productivity. They complement each other. Actually, you should manage your time in such a way that you make the best use of your energy. Here’s how to do that: 1. Determine your peak time. Your peak time is that time of day when your energy level is optimal. This is when you should “eat the frog” and deal with the tasks that require the most focus and energy. Some productivity and self-help gurus would tell you that the best time to work is in the morning, while your mind is still fresh. However, not all people are early birds. Some are night owls; they do their best work during the evening until the wee hours of the morning. When you want to work is really