From Time Management To Energy Management

Catherine
Aug 10
2 min read

Burnout rates are at an all-time high.We call it what it really is: a human energy crisis.

Organisations are trying to squeeze more “efficiency” out of already exhausted humans, as though time was the only variable worth managing.

It isn’t.

You can’t lead at peak performance if your team is running on empty - no matter how optimised your calendar is.

Research backs it up: Gallup reports that 44% of employees feel stressed “a lot of the day” at work, and Harvard Business Review has linked sustained high stress to plummeting cognitive function and decision-making quality.

But here’s the thing: we don’t need more proof. We can see it. In the eyes. In the meetings. In the 3pm brain fog.

Time management is about productivity. Energy management is about sustainability. One will get you through a week. The other will get you through a career.

2-Minute Game Changer:

Here's a tool you can put to use immediately.

The Energy Audit

Use 2 quick minutes to reframe how you lead your day:

What are the three work moments that drain your energy fastest?
What are the three that charge you—when you feel sharp, engaged, or aligned?
Can you rebalance your upcoming week so it’s weighted more toward energy-givers?

Maybe shift a mouthy afternoon meeting to a quick sync earlier, or follow up a pressure-filled task with 10 minutes outside or a mental breather.

And this is the ultimate shift for your mindset.

Managing time without managing energy isn't smart, and it’s unsustainable.

Want to go deeper?

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If you're done running on empty:

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Because burnout isn’t inevitable. It’s a system failure. Let’s refill your batteries—together.

Much love,

Cath x