Energy Management (Corporate Athlete)

What is Energy Management (Corporate Athlete)?

Framework for managing four energy dimensions — physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual — rather than managing time. Models high performers as 'corporate athletes' who must balance energy expenditure with strategic recovery, just as elite athletes do.

Is there evidence for it?

How do you do Energy Management (Corporate Athlete)?

1. 1.Audit your four energy sources: rate physical (sleep, nutrition, fitness), emotional (relationships, self-regulation), mental (focus, creativity, time management), and spiritual (purpose, values alignment) on a 1-10 scale
2. 2.Identify your biggest energy drain in each dimension and design one specific recovery ritual for it — e.g., a 10-minute walk after every 90-minute work block for physical recovery
3. 3.Build 'positive energy rituals' — highly specific, automatic routines for managing energy throughout the day (not willpower-dependent decisions)
4. 4.Follow the 90-minute ultradian rhythm: work in focused 90-minute blocks then take genuine recovery breaks (not scrolling — walking, breathing, socializing)
5. 5.Push beyond comfort zones systematically to build capacity, then recover fully — stress + recovery = growth, just like physical training

How long does it take?

Ongoing daily practice, 1 hour weekly review.

Is it hard to start?

medium.

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