Why energy matters
Time-blocking alone treats every hour the same. Energy-based scheduling recognizes that focus rises and falls. The goal is to match task difficulty with the moments when you are actually sharp.
Map your energy curve
- Track your energy for a week using a 1 to 5 scale.
- Notice when you consistently feel clear, social, or sluggish.
- Assign deep work to peaks and admin to dips.
- Protect recovery blocks so peaks stay strong.
Energy map builder
Set your energy levels and get a suggested focus window.
Suggested focus window
Set your sliders to see a suggestion.
Match tasks to energy
| Energy level | Best task types |
|---|---|
| High | Strategy, writing, coding, complex problem solving |
| Medium | Collaboration, reviews, meetings with decisions |
| Low | Email, admin, scheduling, light planning |