📌 Objective:
Learn how to match tasks to energy levels instead of relying on rigid schedules, reducing burnout and improving productivity.
🔹 The Problem with Traditional Scheduling
Many planners tell you to set a strict schedule, like:
• 9:00 AM – Emails
• 10:00 AM – Work on project
• 12:00 PM – Break
• 1:00 PM – Continue project
❌ Why This Fails for Neurodivergent People:
• Your energy fluctuates unpredictably—you might feel drained at 10 AM but hyperfocused at 4 PM.
• Task switching is difficult—forcing yourself to stop mid-flow breaks concentration.
• If you don’t follow the schedule perfectly, guilt and frustration set in.
💡 The Alternative? Energy-Based Planning!
Instead of planning by the clock, plan by your energy levels:
✔ 🔵 High-Energy Tasks → Deep work, creative projects, problem-solving.
✔ 🟡 Medium-Energy Tasks → Routine work, admin tasks, light creative work.
✔ 🔴 Low-Energy Tasks → Small chores, self-care, mental resets.
🔍 Key Takeaways:
✔ Energy fluctuates daily—rigid schedules don’t work.
✔ Task categories should match energy levels, not time slots.
✔ Working with your energy cycles prevents burnout.