Comments on: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

By: Val Kinjerski

Val Kinjerski — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:14:04 +0000

Karen. I think we used to think that all we had to do was better manage our time, but now we know that we can be the best managers in the world, end up exhausted and still not get the work completed. I really like this notion of managing our energy. It sure works for me.

By: Karen Carleton

Karen Carleton — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:46:33 +0000

Energy management not just time management – I like it! I used to teach time management workshops so this is a great focus. Rather than trying to squeeze more days into your life, you can squeeze more life out of your days!

By: Gayle Scroggs

Gayle Scroggs — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:59:37 +0000

Great tips. Also worth noting: Research shows that we get drained as we “use up” our daily quota of willpower or self-control (by restraining ourselves, resisting temptation, etc.), and that focusing on our deepest values can re-energize us. [I learned this from Dr Todd Kashdan (author of Curious) in his MentorCoach class on Positive Psychology.) Adams and Miller (Create Your Best Life) note that making ourselves smile and enjoying a bit of sugar can also replenish our willpower (which then energizes us).

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:40:34 +0000

Val, I truly enjoyed your piece. I couldn’t agree more with your tips. I recently had blogged about this very subject. Although not in the same city, we seem to be in sync: http://tinyurl.com/yfb999c
Best,
Ann

By: Raymond Bokenkamp

Raymond Bokenkamp — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:21:43 +0000

Dito. Great post. I'll read the book. Time is relative and it's key to make choices about where you put your energy toward. Raymond Bokenkamp My Blog Find a Therapist