Time Management: Working Smarter Handout Activity 3

Prime Time: Energy Time

Learn to work with your inner clock. Each individual has a prime time of day when their energy is at its highest and concentration is best.

You may have heard someone say “I’m not a morning person.”

The key is to determine which time of day is your energy time so that you can plan your work.

For most people, their prime time is approximately 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. But you may be someone whose prime time is 9 p.m to 11 p.m. or 2 a.m to 4 a.m.; the person who really loves night work.

Choosing a job that lets you honor your prime time will help in your productivity and satisfaction. It may even lead you to understand why you never want to go to sleep at night or have trouble concentrating on a big task.

To determine your prime time, use the chart below to find when your natural energy is highest. Place an X in the appropriate box for each two hour block of time. This will help you see your high, medium, or low level of energy during your day.

Once you have determined your prime time of day:

• Respect it. Plan your most important and difficult activities during this time.

• Protect it. Block off the time on your calendar and minimize interruptions or distractions.

• Honor it. You will not only do a better job, but time will pass much faster and you will accomplish your goals more easily. Keep your goals in mind as you spend your prime time for yourself, your family.

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