While providing leadership training for an organization a few weeks ago, the importance of time management was discussed. I surprised the leaders in the room when I stated that I now believe it is more important to manage your energy, not your time. Here is the science and personal experience behind my response. The Importance of Time Management Nobody, including me, should ignore the importance of time management. We have covered the topic in the past in several areas, including a post on priority setting. We also wrote a post on work-life balance. Setting goals, identifying priorities, and adding actions…

Trying to manage the perfect work-life balance can often be a challenge. This week the Personal Kaizen team shares a TedTalk by behavioral scientist and Harvard Business School professor Ashley Whillans, where she shares 3 rules for a better work-life balance. https://www.ted.com/talks/ashley_whillans_3_rules_for_better_work_life_balance 3 Rules for Better Work-Life Balance We previously shared a simple tool you can use to prioritize your life while also improving your work/life balance. This goes hand in hand with the 3 rules that Ashley Whillans shares. Let's recap the 3 rules below. Reframe rest: Find ways to be present during time off instead of seeing it as an…