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Daily Energy Map
Track your energy every two hours for a week to find your golden hours and schedule hard tasks there.
Goal
Build a personal map of your mental energy peaks across the day, so deep tasks land on peak hours instead of any open slot.
Steps
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Set a repeating alarm every 2 hours during work hours (e.g., 8, 10, 12, 2, 4).
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You discover one or two daily windows give you double the output — usually before 10 AM or after 4 PM.
Evidence base
School: Chronobiology / Productivity science
Founders: Daniel Pink · Till Roenneberg (2018)
Developed by Daniel Pink in When (2018) based on chronobiology research by Till Roenneberg. Studies show 80% of adults peak in attention three hours after waking.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Daily Energy Map" take?
This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Journaling format.
When will I notice the effect of "Daily Energy Map"?
You discover one or two daily windows give you double the output — usually before 10 AM or after 4 PM. In the short term: After two weeks of rescheduling, daily output rises 40-60% with the same total hours.
Is "Daily Energy Map" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Chronobiology / Productivity science (Daniel Pink, Till Roenneberg (2018)). Developed by Daniel Pink in When (2018) based on chronobiology research by Till Roenneberg. Studies show 80% of adults peak in attention three hours after waking.
Is "Daily Energy Map" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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