How To Be Productive: Step 1: Manage your energy, not your time

You may have found that at certain times in the day you have more energy to complete certain tasks. Or maybe you just feel more motivated to do it. 

So pay attention to when those times are and manage the tasks you complete around your energy, not your time. 

Instead of watching the clock, energy management can be used instead of time management. Our positive mood is high in the morning, dips in the afternoon, and rises again in the evening. We can use this information to our advantage and plan for our high-priority work when our mood...

There are certain times of the day when you are at peak productivity. For some, it's early morning, and for others, it can be the quiet night time.

Reorganize your tasks to engage and benefit from your peak times.