Over the years, I’ve found something I find counterintuitive.
When I have a schedule and to-do list that is full, I have more energy.
To be clear, full does not equal overbooked.
There is a level of activities in the day that I can handle without stress.
For me, a day that is full, brings purpose and energy.
Days that are wide open without a plan make me tired.
When I could do anything, I gravitate to doing nothing.
I wonder if this is just me or if it’s how most people feel.
The full schedule doesn’t have to be work.
There can be social events, a planned activity with the family, or reading a book.
Knowing how the day will flow provides me with stability.
That stability provides energy.
The movement and flow from one activity to another.
Your Turn
Are you energized or drained by a full day?
What is the rhythm of a day that keeps you most energized?
How can you make adjustments that will keep you in a high energy zone?