Managing your energy, not just your time

In this episode we explore the importance of managing your energy, not just your time, when it comes to being productive and avoiding burnout in your business. Most productivity advice will have you believe that the key to success is managing our time properly. However, managing our energy is equally important and sustainable in the long run. By working with and managing your energy, you can run your business in a way that doesn't drain you or burn you out, and you can reach your goals without hustling constantly or becoming resentful or frustrated with your business.

In this episode we explore the importance of managing your energy, not just your time, when it comes to being productive and avoiding burnout in your business.

Most productivity advice will have you believe that the key to success is managing our time properly. However, managing our energy is equally important and sustainable in the long run. By working with and managing your energy, you can run your business in a way that doesn't drain you or burn you out, and you can reach your goals without hustling constantly or becoming resentful or frustrated with your business.

Key points in this episode:

Accept your energy levels and don't waste time and energy wishing things were different
Know your capacity and understand when you're typically the most productive in the day
Save time and energy with systems that support your business
Set clear boundaries with yourself, your clients, your business, and your friends and family
Listen to your body and prioritize self-care practices like sleep, exercise, and healthy eating

By working with, and managing your energy, you can run your business in a way that doesn't drain you or burn you out. You can reach your goals without hustling or becoming resentful or frustrated with your business. Although it's not something that will magically happen overnight, it's worth working on.