Tips & Tricks Tuesday: Completing tasks based on your energy level

Depending on the time of day (or just the day) you may be up for a lot… or just a little. In this week’s tip, rtm_user_123 shares two tags that help you pick something appropriate to complete to help seize the day—or just that moment!

For most of us, our energy level varies throughout the day. So, what looks super easy to do at one time of the day may sound like nagging at another time.

For me, personally, the high energy period is in the morning. Anything after 6 pm falls in the low energy category.

When I create tasks, I use two simple tags: #he to identify tasks that need high energy/concentration and #le for those that don’t.

Then, when I am running low on energy, instead of checking Facebook for the 79th time, I just look for tasks tagged #le. Typically, these tasks are quite basic/routine, but still need to be done, e.g. renewing library books, or checking if a movie on my list is available on Redbox.

P.S. This technique also works well in situations when you are stuck and cannot escape, e.g. in a lame meeting. Instead of feeling helpless and bored, just pull up your #le list and start executing.

Thanks for sharing this tip, rtm_user_123! You’re our Tips & Tricks Tuesday winner this week.

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