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Analogue
The analogy of your energy being like a battery is a way to conceptualize how you expend and recharge your energy throughout the day. Just like a battery, you start the day with a certain amount of energy, and as you go through your tasks, social interactions, and other activities, you “drain” this energy. Here’s a breakdown:
Charging Phase (Morning)
- Full Charge: You wake up after a good night’s sleep, and your “battery” is at or near 100%.
- Morning Routine: Activities like showering, breakfast, and light exercise can either maintain your energy or give you a slight boost.
Active Phase (Daytime)
- High-Performance Tasks: These are the tasks that require the most energy. It’s best to do them when your battery is still relatively full.
- Social Interactions: Conversations, meetings, and social activities also consume energy, some more than others.
- Routine Tasks: These are less draining but still consume some energy.
Draining Phase (Late Afternoon/Evening)
- Energy Dip: Most people experience a natural dip in energy in the afternoon.
- Low-Performance Tasks: This is a good time for less critical tasks that don’t require much energy.
Recharging Phase (Night)
- Wind-Down: Activities like reading, taking a warm bath, or meditating can help you transition into a restful state.
- Sleep: This is when your “battery” recharges for the next day.
What could help?
- don’t context switch between tasks
- focus on 1 thing at a time, take a break, focus on 1 new thing
- in work this could be plan your day
- be aware of your email inbox and slack absorbing your day