Today we’re continuing our exploration of the TEA Framework and the 3 pillars of productivity with pillar number 2: Energy. We’ll be sharing our own struggles with energy and how we overcame them to be productive, we explain the 3 key areas to keep an eye on when it comes managing your energy, and we share simple strategies to help you create more energy so you can take action on the things that are important to you, achieve your goals faster, and reach your full potential.

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Cheat Sheet

Why energy is the second pillar of the TEA framework 2:37

Examples of people who might not have the energy to get things done 12:02

What life looks like when you have the energy to do everything you want to do 16:22

The 3 main components that make up energy 22:51

Why you should focus on sleep in order to get more energy 23:44

How creating rituals can save energy as well as energize you 36:15

Things you can do to increase your energy 40:42

How motivation factors into how much energy you have 45:47

A visualization exercise you can use to increase your motivation and get more energy 53:35

3 simple action steps you can take to get more energy 1:00:01

Links

Introducing TEA: A Simple Framework for Getting Unstuck and Achieving Your Goals (TPS218)

TEA Framework, Level 1: Making the Most of Your Limited Time (TPS219)

Speed Up by Slowing Down: Sleep Secrets to Boost Your Focus and Maximize Your Productivity (TPS214)

Better Sleep

The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

TPS98: Making Rituals Stick w/ Nabill Idrisi

The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work

Atomic Habits: 4 Laws for Changing Your Identity & Living the Life You Want w/ James Clear (TPS217)

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Morning Ritual Starter Kit

Making Better Decisions: How to Say “No” and When to Say “Yes” (TPS155)

How to Discover Your Own Core Values (TPS126)

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