In this episode, I explore a simple but powerful idea: when we feel drained at work, it’s often not the whole job that’s the problem.

It’s specific parts of it.

Drawing from Chapter 13 of Write Your Career, I introduce the four dimensions of balance: Time, Energy, Attention, and Purpose. While most conversations focus on time, it’s often energy that tells the real story. You can work fewer hours and still feel exhausted, or work longer hours and feel energised, depending on how your time is spent.

To help you make sense of this, I share a practical energy tracking exercise. Over a few days, you log your activities and note whether they lift your energy, drain it, or have no impact. What emerges is a clearer, more actionable picture of your working week.

Instead of vague frustration, you begin to see patterns. Certain meetings, tasks, or ways of working may consistently drain you, while others give you energy.

From there, the focus is on small, realistic changes. Not a complete overhaul, but a couple of thoughtful adjustments that improve how your week feels.

I also touch on protecting your best thinking time, and why the activities outside work are not luxuries, but essential fuel.

If something feels off in your work right now, this episode offers a grounded place to start.

You can find the exercise and further book details on my website.

Thanks for listening!

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