How to start managing your energy and not your time
1. Start by setting your boundaries
No one knows your energy limits better than you. By setting boundaries for yourself, you simultaneously protect your energy levels and motivate yourself to achieve your goals.
Setting these boundaries for yourself can help you stay accountable for your goals while helping to prevent burnout. You have some room to adapt depending on how much energy you have in a day.
And you can still stay on track, even on days when energy may be low. There’s always the next day to get more done.
Keep in mind that you may need to adjust those boundaries over time.
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