On certain fitness apps, there is a \u201cbody battery\u201d measurement that is supposed to track one\u2019s daily energy level. This percentage is the result of an algorithm dependent on sleep, heart rate, stress, and blood oxygen levels among other things. This affirms the idea that the amount of energy one has throughout the day is affected by external factors. By altering these factors through behavior, one can attempt to consistently maintain high energy levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reality is one cannot control all of the factors that affect the \u201cbody battery\u201d. Inevitably, there will be days where stress or lack of restful sleep lowers the energy levels for the day. Unfortunately external demands, especially those related to work or school, don\u2019t wait during those low energy days. The lower one\u2019s \u201cbody battery\u201d, the more difficult it is to respond to these external events that still require attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I\u2019m feeling unmotivated on my low energy days, it\u2019s very tempting to find distractions that take away from the things that I need to accomplish. On those days, I\u2019ve found the most productive tool I can utilize is a simple checklist of things to do. The checklist items need to be specific so that I can clearly differentiate if they are completed or not. On my low energy days, I sometimes need to break up check list items into smaller components. The smaller sub-tasks are easier for me to tackle mentally, and keep me moving through the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I find it beneficial to include my daily tasks on this checklist in order to build daily momentum. Small chores like making the bed, brushing teeth, showering, and eating breakfast get added to the list daily. By checking them off, I can mentally get the ball rolling to start with other items such as work or school responsibilities that can vary by day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My current drawback is getting these checklists created every day. I\u2019m in the habit of using Apple\u2019s Notes app to generate and manage these lists, but there\u2019s a plethora of other applications with various additional features on top of simple checklists. I need to investigate these features, determine which seem beneficial, and integrate them into my day to day. Sounds like something to add to the checklist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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