Hey there, productivity seekers. This is Hazel, and welcome to Hack Your Day: The Smart Productivity Podcast.
I want to talk to you about something that's been buzzing in my mind lately. It's July 2025, and I know many of you are feeling that mid-summer productivity slump. The days are long, the energy can feel scattered, and sometimes it seems like your to-do list is growing faster than summer tomatoes.
Today, I'm going to share a game-changing productivity hack I call the "Energy Mapping Technique" that will help you transform how you approach your day.
Imagine your daily energy like a river. It doesn't flow at the same speed and intensity all the time. Some moments are rapids, others are gentle streams. The key is understanding your personal energy rhythm and strategically aligning your most important work with your peak energy moments.
Here's how to do it. For the next three days, I want you to create a simple energy journal. Nothing complicated - just a small notebook or digital note where you track three things: your energy level, the time of day, and what you're working on.
Mark your energy on a scale of 1 to 10. Are you feeling sluggish? That's a 3. Totally wired and focused? That's a 9 or 10. No judgment, just observation.
After three days, you'll start seeing patterns. Maybe you're a morning rocket, blazing with creativity at 6 AM. Or perhaps you hit your stride after lunch when most people are reaching for coffee.
Once you understand your unique energy map, you can start scheduling your most complex, creative, or challenging tasks during those peak moments. Save the administrative work, emails, and routine tasks for your lower energy periods.
Pro tip: Pay attention to what influences your energy. Is it sleep? Nutrition? Morning exercise? These are your personal energy levers.
The beauty of this technique is its simplicity. It's not about working harder, but working smarter by aligning your tasks with your natural rhythms.
Before we wrap up, here's a quick challenge for you: Start your energy mapping today. Grab a notebook, open a note on your phone, and begin tracking. Three days. That's all it takes to start understanding your productivity potential.
Remember, productivity isn't about perfection. It's about progress, understanding yourself, and creating systems that work for you.
Until next time, this is Hazel from Hack Your Day: The Smart Productivity Podcast. Keep mapping, keep growing, and keep hacking your day.
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