Being productive isn’t always about doing more. It’s about managing your energy. This article explains why a short, daily check-in with your brain’s battery matters. Like your phone needs to be charged, your brain needs it too.
If your days end with that “mentally exhausted but weirdly unfulfilled” feeling, it’s not because you’re bad at planning. It’s because your best energy is sneaking off to things that don’t actually matter. And yes, it would be very helpful if your brain had a battery icon flashing please plug me in. Unfortunately it’s not as simple to audit your inner battery. But let’s explore a simple, eye-opening technique called Energy Audit to notice where your energy goes so you can spend more time on what truly lights you up.
An Energy Audit is a gentle check-in with your brain’s battery. Instead of tracking hours or tasks, you’re tracking how each activity makes you feel, which is especially helpful if you experience time agnosia, task avoidance, difficulty focusing, or the classic “why does this tiny task feel like climbing Everest” procrastination loop.
Schedule 10-15 minutes daily or weekly energy audit in your calendar. It can be between tasks or during a quiet moment at your workplace or school. Bring a notebook and maybe some pens in different colors.
Find a spot to sit and take a few deep breaths. If your brain is thinking about work or dinner or “did I reply to that message from three days ago,” it’s okay. Don’t judge the thoughts. Let them exist and float by.
When you feel relaxed and look back over the last week, take your notebook and write down all the things you’ve done, both big and small. A long, messy list is perfect.
Now label each item using these categories:
Look at your list with curiosity. Do certain tasks fill you up, while others leave you wiped out and make you feel like switching to flight mode? Are there things that should feel rewarding but secretly drain you? For example, going out with friends is energising for many people. Even though it’s enjoyable, it can feel exhausting after a day full of meetings and a full inbox.
Small shifts can change everything, especially if your week is full of draining tasks.
Be honest with yourself! If your list is heavy on “draining” activities, it might be time for a deeper look. Not just at your tasks, but at your boundaries.
When you plan your day around energy instead of hours, something surprisingly relieving happens:
This isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing what matters better.
If you want a simple way to track your brain battery over time, Tiimo’s Mood Tracker brings the Energy Audit into your everyday routine. It syncs your reflections with Apple Health to show how your mood connects with your sleep, activity, and movement.
Open the app and choose the tab ‘Me’. Here you can log your daily mood by choosing one of seven options:
After you record your mood, the AI Co-planner helps you reflect on which activities give you energy and those that are draining.*
Over time, you’ll start to notice patterns:
By connecting how you feel with what you do, you begin to design a schedule that matches your personal battery, not someone else’s.
An Energy Audit supports reflection, and Tiimo’s Mood Tracker gives you meaningful feedback. Together, they help you build days that support your focus, creativity, and overall wellbeing
* Daily reflections utilize Apple’s Foundation Model (AI) - only works on iPhone 15 Pro and newer models, including the iPhone 16 series and the iPhone 17 series.
It’s a reflection exercise that helps you see which tasks energise, drain, or exhaust you, so you can plan your days around your natural energy flow.
Tiimo’s Mood Tracker connects how you feel with your schedule, helping you spot patterns, adjust routines, and build energy-smart habits.
Try it weekly or at the end of a busy period to rebalance your time and spot habits that no longer serve you.
Being productive isn’t always about doing more. It’s about managing your energy. This article explains why a short, daily check-in with your brain’s battery matters. Like your phone needs to be charged, your brain needs it too.
If your days end with that “mentally exhausted but weirdly unfulfilled” feeling, it’s not because you’re bad at planning. It’s because your best energy is sneaking off to things that don’t actually matter. And yes, it would be very helpful if your brain had a battery icon flashing please plug me in. Unfortunately it’s not as simple to audit your inner battery. But let’s explore a simple, eye-opening technique called Energy Audit to notice where your energy goes so you can spend more time on what truly lights you up.
An Energy Audit is a gentle check-in with your brain’s battery. Instead of tracking hours or tasks, you’re tracking how each activity makes you feel, which is especially helpful if you experience time agnosia, task avoidance, difficulty focusing, or the classic “why does this tiny task feel like climbing Everest” procrastination loop.
Schedule 10-15 minutes daily or weekly energy audit in your calendar. It can be between tasks or during a quiet moment at your workplace or school. Bring a notebook and maybe some pens in different colors.
Find a spot to sit and take a few deep breaths. If your brain is thinking about work or dinner or “did I reply to that message from three days ago,” it’s okay. Don’t judge the thoughts. Let them exist and float by.
When you feel relaxed and look back over the last week, take your notebook and write down all the things you’ve done, both big and small. A long, messy list is perfect.
Now label each item using these categories:
Look at your list with curiosity. Do certain tasks fill you up, while others leave you wiped out and make you feel like switching to flight mode? Are there things that should feel rewarding but secretly drain you? For example, going out with friends is energising for many people. Even though it’s enjoyable, it can feel exhausting after a day full of meetings and a full inbox.
Small shifts can change everything, especially if your week is full of draining tasks.
Be honest with yourself! If your list is heavy on “draining” activities, it might be time for a deeper look. Not just at your tasks, but at your boundaries.
When you plan your day around energy instead of hours, something surprisingly relieving happens:
This isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing what matters better.
If you want a simple way to track your brain battery over time, Tiimo’s Mood Tracker brings the Energy Audit into your everyday routine. It syncs your reflections with Apple Health to show how your mood connects with your sleep, activity, and movement.
Open the app and choose the tab ‘Me’. Here you can log your daily mood by choosing one of seven options:
After you record your mood, the AI Co-planner helps you reflect on which activities give you energy and those that are draining.*
Over time, you’ll start to notice patterns:
By connecting how you feel with what you do, you begin to design a schedule that matches your personal battery, not someone else’s.
An Energy Audit supports reflection, and Tiimo’s Mood Tracker gives you meaningful feedback. Together, they help you build days that support your focus, creativity, and overall wellbeing
* Daily reflections utilize Apple’s Foundation Model (AI) - only works on iPhone 15 Pro and newer models, including the iPhone 16 series and the iPhone 17 series.
It’s a reflection exercise that helps you see which tasks energise, drain, or exhaust you, so you can plan your days around your natural energy flow.
Tiimo’s Mood Tracker connects how you feel with your schedule, helping you spot patterns, adjust routines, and build energy-smart habits.
Try it weekly or at the end of a busy period to rebalance your time and spot habits that no longer serve you.
Being productive isn’t always about doing more. It’s about managing your energy. This article explains why a short, daily check-in with your brain’s battery matters. Like your phone needs to be charged, your brain needs it too.
If your days end with that “mentally exhausted but weirdly unfulfilled” feeling, it’s not because you’re bad at planning. It’s because your best energy is sneaking off to things that don’t actually matter. And yes, it would be very helpful if your brain had a battery icon flashing please plug me in. Unfortunately it’s not as simple to audit your inner battery. But let’s explore a simple, eye-opening technique called Energy Audit to notice where your energy goes so you can spend more time on what truly lights you up.
An Energy Audit is a gentle check-in with your brain’s battery. Instead of tracking hours or tasks, you’re tracking how each activity makes you feel, which is especially helpful if you experience time agnosia, task avoidance, difficulty focusing, or the classic “why does this tiny task feel like climbing Everest” procrastination loop.
Schedule 10-15 minutes daily or weekly energy audit in your calendar. It can be between tasks or during a quiet moment at your workplace or school. Bring a notebook and maybe some pens in different colors.
Find a spot to sit and take a few deep breaths. If your brain is thinking about work or dinner or “did I reply to that message from three days ago,” it’s okay. Don’t judge the thoughts. Let them exist and float by.
When you feel relaxed and look back over the last week, take your notebook and write down all the things you’ve done, both big and small. A long, messy list is perfect.
Now label each item using these categories:
Look at your list with curiosity. Do certain tasks fill you up, while others leave you wiped out and make you feel like switching to flight mode? Are there things that should feel rewarding but secretly drain you? For example, going out with friends is energising for many people. Even though it’s enjoyable, it can feel exhausting after a day full of meetings and a full inbox.
Small shifts can change everything, especially if your week is full of draining tasks.
Be honest with yourself! If your list is heavy on “draining” activities, it might be time for a deeper look. Not just at your tasks, but at your boundaries.
When you plan your day around energy instead of hours, something surprisingly relieving happens:
This isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing what matters better.
If you want a simple way to track your brain battery over time, Tiimo’s Mood Tracker brings the Energy Audit into your everyday routine. It syncs your reflections with Apple Health to show how your mood connects with your sleep, activity, and movement.
Open the app and choose the tab ‘Me’. Here you can log your daily mood by choosing one of seven options:
After you record your mood, the AI Co-planner helps you reflect on which activities give you energy and those that are draining.*
Over time, you’ll start to notice patterns:
By connecting how you feel with what you do, you begin to design a schedule that matches your personal battery, not someone else’s.
An Energy Audit supports reflection, and Tiimo’s Mood Tracker gives you meaningful feedback. Together, they help you build days that support your focus, creativity, and overall wellbeing
* Daily reflections utilize Apple’s Foundation Model (AI) - only works on iPhone 15 Pro and newer models, including the iPhone 16 series and the iPhone 17 series.
It’s a reflection exercise that helps you see which tasks energise, drain, or exhaust you, so you can plan your days around your natural energy flow.
Tiimo’s Mood Tracker connects how you feel with your schedule, helping you spot patterns, adjust routines, and build energy-smart habits.
Try it weekly or at the end of a busy period to rebalance your time and spot habits that no longer serve you.
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