Energy Cycles

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What is “Energy Cycles”?

“We all have times when we think more effectively, and times when we should not be thinking at all.” — Daniel Cohen, children’s author

Key Points:

• Your body has Energy Cycles: natural rhythms of energy during the day.
• Hacking your Energy Cycles (e.g.: not resting) can sound tempting but it’s ultimately unproductive.
• Here are four ways to work with your body and not against it:
  
  
  
  • Learn your patterns: keep a track of your energy during different parts of the day, and you’ll eventually see which are the best moments for you to work and rest.
  • Maximize your peak cycles: plan your day in order to take advantage of the moments where you have the most energy.
  • Take a break: When you’re in a down cycle, it’s better to rest than power through. Rest is not optional.
  • Get enough sleep: Sleep deprivation results in a prolonged cycle, lowering your productivity.
• Paying attention to your Energy Cycles and working accordingly, will help you get the most out of your time available.

Questions for Consideration:

• When do you feel most energetic?
• What times of the day work best to do certain kinds of work?
• What do you do to manage your energy during the day?

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