{"id":7169,"date":"2024-04-14T00:45:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T04:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/time-management-vs-energy-management-which-is-more-important\/"},"modified":"2024-04-14T00:45:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T04:45:12","slug":"time-management-vs-energy-management-which-is-more-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/time-management-vs-energy-management-which-is-more-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Time Management vs Energy Management – Which is More Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many of us are all too aware of time management. It seems that there just aren\u2019t enough hours in the day and, as such, we feel the considerable need to make the most of the time we have.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing wrong with that in theory. It\u2019s commendable to want to make the most from our day and to achieve as much as possible. The issue, however, is that in many cases, we overlook something that is arguably even more important: energy management.<\/p>\n

You Don\u2019t Have Enough Time\u2026 Really?<\/p>\n

Many of us feel as though we\u2019d like to have more time in the day and that we could accomplish a whole lot more if we did.<\/p>\n

What would you do with an extra ten minutes?<\/h3>\n

\u2013 Maybe you\u2019d start a home business.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Maybe you\u2019d work out and get into incredible shape.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Maybe you\u2019d just keep the kitchen tidy.<\/p>\n

But you probably already have all the time you need.<\/p>\n

Think back to the week you had. Was there any point at which you weren\u2019t being 100% productive?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 Maybe it was when you were flicking through Facebook.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Maybe it was when you watched that 20-minute YouTube video that you really didn\u2019t need to watch.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Or maybe it was when you binged on four episodes of Game Of Thrones back-to-back.<\/p>\n

In other words, you had plenty of time, but you just didn\u2019t make the most of it. And most of us are like this.<\/p>\n

And why didn\u2019t you make the most of it? Simple: because you ran out of energy.<\/p>\n

Everyone knows that time is limited, but they forget that energy is limited too.<\/p>\n

Energy is Finite<\/p>\n

This belief that we can do as much as we want to, as long as we can fit it into our day, is responsible for a lot of unfulfilled goals and ambitions.<\/p>\n

Consider how many people plot a new training program. Often, they will start out by identifying they want to get into better shape (so far so good). Next, they decide they are going to follow a training program that consists of 5 workouts a week, each lasting about an hour (oh dear). What\u2019s more, is that they do this while eating less.<\/p>\n

The reason they were probably out of shape is that they didn\u2019t have the energy to commit to being more active in the first place. Being stressed and tired likewise caused them to want to eat more things that weren\u2019t conducive to weight loss.<\/p>\n

So now, they intend to go from that, to adding four hours (7 if you add driving to the gym, showering, and more) of exertion, while having less energy in the form of food to help power them through it!<\/p>\n

Geez, why do you think that doesn\u2019t work?<\/p>\n

The Solution<\/p>\n

The solution is to recognize this finite nature of energy and to realize that you need to dedicate some of your time to resting and recovering.<\/p>\n

Just because you have the time to do something, doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll be able to do it.<\/p>\n

So, if you want to start a new training regimen, then what does this mean? It means that you need to first stop doing something else. That could mean finding ways to make other tasks less time-consuming or stressful, such as getting a ride to work instead of commuting on a crowded train, for instance.<\/p>\n

And if you want to be more productive and get through more of your to-do list at work, what do you do?<\/p>\n

The answer is to ensure that you\u2019re better rested, take regular breaks, and eat for energy. Keep your energy management in mind as you tackle your task list.<\/p>\n

Energy management is just as important as time management \u2013 and more relevant. Don\u2019t ignore it!<\/p>\n

Originally posted 2019-08-11 15:40:39. <\/small><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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