Yes, energy management is important - but you can’t abandon time management in favour of it. If you’ve ever sat down to do something important and just couldn’t find the energy, you’re not alone. We’re often told to “manage our energy, not our time,” but what if that advice misses something essential? In this episode, I’ll unpack why time and energy management aren’t opposites — they’re partners. You’ll learn about three types of fatigue (and how to recognise which one you’re in), plus why yo...
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Yes, energy management is important - but you can’t abandon time management in favour of it. If you’ve ever sat down to do something important and just couldn’t find the energy, you’re not alone. We’re often told to “manage our energy, not our time,” but what if that advice misses something essential? In this episode, I’ll unpack why time and energy management aren’t opposites — they’re partners. You’ll learn about three types of fatigue (and how to recognise which one you’re in), plus why yo...
29: Stop Using the Pomodoro Technique: Try This Instead
Live an Intentional Life
11 minutes
6 months ago
29: Stop Using the Pomodoro Technique: Try This Instead
Ever used the Pomodoro technique? It might not be the best way to get things done, so in this episode I explain why it’s problematic, and exactly what you can do instead to work with your brain. Further reading and references: Francesco Cirillo’s Pomodoro Technique publication from 2006 can be downloaded here: https://friend.ucsd.edu/reasonableexpectations/downloads/Cirillo%20--%20Pomodoro%20Technique.pdf Chang, Y. K., Labban, J. D., Gapin, J. I., & Etnier, J. L. (2012). The effects of ac...
Live an Intentional Life
Yes, energy management is important - but you can’t abandon time management in favour of it. If you’ve ever sat down to do something important and just couldn’t find the energy, you’re not alone. We’re often told to “manage our energy, not our time,” but what if that advice misses something essential? In this episode, I’ll unpack why time and energy management aren’t opposites — they’re partners. You’ll learn about three types of fatigue (and how to recognise which one you’re in), plus why yo...
