Finding Your High and Low Energy Times

Everybody has times during the day where you will feel more get up and go, mentally and/or physically, than other times.

Our bodies go through a natural cycle throughout the day which at times produces more output, at times needs rest or sleep and to slow down, occasionally requires energy for digestion and internal operations and frequently needs refuelling.

The best way to find out your best and not so good output times is to journal over the next week the following:-

-The time/s when you feel you think more clearly and quickly
-The time/s when you feel you have more energy to do physical activities
-The time/s when you feel you are hungry and thirsty
-The time/s when you feel you need to slow down
-The time/s when you feel you are tired
-The time/s when you feel you need to clear your mind
-The time/s when you feel you are calmer
-The time/s when you feel irritated
-The time/s when you feel focused
-The time/s when you feel you can take in and retain information
-The time/s when you notice that you have to read or listen to the same thing more than once or twice to have it sink it

After a week you may find a pattern emerging as to your high and low energy times of the day. Around this pattern you can appropriately organise your activities to get the most out of each days expectations; as well as being aware of your own self care needs.

It has been found that following a routine that embraces your natural energy cycles can boost your performance as well as increasing your self esteem and confidence in your own abilities.

Kirsty O’Callaghan
www.unity-qld.com.au