The GTD® Virtual Study Group 319: Energy Management
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May 25, 2023 Explore how understanding your energy patterns can drastically enhance productivity. The discussion covers tagging tasks based on energy levels and practical strategies for aligning workload with peak times. Personal stories highlight the importance of short afternoon naps and outdoor breaks to recharge. Benefits of nature sounds and managing stress through simple techniques are also examined. Ultimately, mastering energy management in high-pressure situations plays a pivotal role in achieving peak performance.
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Schedule Tasks According to Energy
- Recognize and map your energy levels throughout the day to schedule tasks accordingly.
- Reserve high energy times for focused work and low energy times for simple or miscellaneous tasks.
Leverage Multiple Tags for Filtering
- Use multiple context tags when possible to filter tasks better, such as location and task type.
- Consider energy tagging if it helps you plan low or high energy work more effectively.
Use Energy Tracking Temporarily
- Energy tracking can be best used in short bursts to collect data rather than long-term.
- Short-term observation helps refine when you are best suited to do different kinds of tasks.