Our productivity capability can be divided into three energy patterns:
- Genius zone is the period of the day when you’re at peak mental ability and should tackle tasks that require more focus.
- Kinetic zone is a period of high physical energy or intense mental energy — your brain is moving a mile a minute and you’re able to focus, but for shorter periods of time. You should tackle shorter, more interactive tasks during this period since you’re going to want to jump from task to task.
- Recharge zone is the period where your energy is low, you can’t focus, and you feel very overwhelmed. For some people, this is the time of day when you feel like taking a nap. Take 10 to 15 minutes to recharge during this period — take a walk, stretch, or talk to someone.
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