Energy-Based Scheduling

A time management strategy that identifies and leverages individual periods of optimal cognitive performance throughout the day, scheduling high-value work during natural energy peaks and routine tasks during lower-energy periods.

Time management practice focused on minimizing the cognitive cost of switching between different tasks, projects, or tools to maintain productivity and mental clarity throughout the workday.

Habit-building approach based on James Clear's Atomic Habits principles applied to time tracking, using habit stacking, identity-based goals, and the 1% improvement rule.

A landmark corporate research study that documented 133% revenue improvement, 50% increase in engagement, and 21% productivity gains when employees managed energy rather than time, establishing the scientific foundation for energy-based productivity approaches.

Productivity method popularized by Brian Tracy where you identify and complete your most important and challenging task first thing in the morning, based on the Mark Twain quote about eating a frog being the worst thing you'll do all day.

Productivity strategy of scheduling tasks based on natural energy levels throughout the day, assigning demanding cognitive work during peak energy hours and routine tasks during lower-energy periods for optimal performance.