Match Your Tasks to Your Energy, Not Your Calendar

Your energy moves in waves throughout the day. Most people have a creative peak in the late morning, a slump after lunch, and a second wind in the late afternoon. Fighting this rhythm is like swimming upstream — possible, but exhausting.

Instead of assigning tasks by urgency alone, try matching them to your energy. Put deep thinking work where you feel sharpest. Save admin, emails, and routine tasks for your low-energy windows. You will get better results with less effort, and your days will feel less like a battle.