From: Leon from LifeHack - Friday Apr 18, 2025 02:06 pm
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when matters as much as what
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Hi there,

Saw an interesting note in EatingWell about the best time to take Vitamin B12 for energy. It's a simple point, but a good reminder that when we do things can sometimes be as important as what we're doing, especially for energy and focus.

We all have natural energy cycles throughout the day. Paying attention to yours can make a surprising difference:

1. Notice Your Rhythms: When do you typically feel sharpest? When does your focus start to drift? Many people find they have peak concentration mid-morning and experience a natural dip mid-afternoon, but your own pattern might be different. Tuning into this is the first step.

2. Match Tasks to Energy: Try scheduling your most demanding work – the tasks requiring deep thought or creativity – during your natural peak energy periods. Save the lower-energy times for more routine things like clearing your inbox, admin tasks, or planning. For example, tackle that complex project brief before lunch and handle emails during the afternoon slump.

3. Consider Your Inputs: It's not just about work tasks. Think about when you eat, hydrate, or even take supplements (like that B12 example). A heavy lunch right before an important brainstorming session probably isn't ideal. Staying consistently hydrated can help smooth out energy fluctuations. These small adjustments support your natural rhythm.

Here’s a simple way to start: For the next two days, just observe your energy levels. Jot down quick notes about when you feel most alert and when you feel tired or distracted. Tomorrow, see if you can shift one task based on what you noticed.

It raises a useful question: Are you currently working with your natural energy rhythms, or unintentionally fighting against them?

Want help tuning into your energy rhythms and building a schedule that works for you? LifeHack All-Access provides frameworks, tools, and access to our AI Life Coach to help you optimize your performance and well-being.

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Best,

Leon
Founder & CEO LifeHack

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