Why Tracking Your Energy is More Important Than Tracking Your Time
Most people track their time.
They plan their meetings. Block out their schedules. Organize their calendars.
But here’s the thing—time isn’t the limiting factor. Energy is.
Because it doesn’t matter how much time you have if you don’t have the energy to use it well.
The Illusion of Time Management
Time management makes you feel productive. It gives the illusion of control.
But have you ever had an entire day blocked out with perfect planning… and still got nothing meaningful done?
That’s because you didn’t run out of time.
You ran out of energy.
And yet, most people never track it.
The Simple Habit That Changes Everything
Instead of just tracking your tasks, track your energy levels throughout the day.
Try this:
1️⃣ Circle your energy level at the start of the day. High, medium, or low.
2️⃣ Take notes on what gives you energy. A walk? Deep work? A great conversation?
3️⃣ Notice what drains you. Endless meetings? Social media? Certain foods?
Patterns will emerge. You’ll see that your best energy isn’t random—it’s predictable.
And once you know what fuels you, you stop wasting time trying to push through exhaustion.
Instead, you align your work with your energy.
Energy Beats Time, Every Time
Some people chase more hours. They squeeze their schedules, thinking that will solve the problem.
Others track their energy and make small, smart adjustments that change everything.
And the ones who do?
They don’t just get more done.
They do it without burnout, without stress, and with the clarity most people never find.
Because time is fixed.
But your energy? That’s something you can master.
