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The Essential Skill to Unlocking Your Best Work
Do you find yourself struggling to get some tasks done, even though you know they are essential to your success? Do you feel disappointed with some work that you have produced? Have you noticed that you just can’t focus on what you are doing and think that a task is taking way too long to complete?
We have all been there. Don’t just beat yourself up for being lazy! That is counter-productive. After all, motivation is a finite resource.
Many people put a significant focus on time management. Don’t get me wrong, effective time management is crucial. But there is something that is even more critical to effectively manage: your energy levels.
Once you learn how to properly manage your energy, you will be shocked by how much more effective you will be. This article will show you how!
Why “managing” your energy is essential.
Even if you are still paid by the hour, the reality for most knowledge workers is that results matter much more than how much time you put into something. There is often a relationship between how much time you put into a piece of work and the resulting utility and quality. If you just slap something together, people WILL notice. But on the flip side, just because you put a lot of time and effort into working on…