How to Redesign Your Week Around What Actually Moves the Needle
- Nancy Trube
- Jun 17
- 3 min read
I used to think I had a time management problem.
So I bought a prettier planner. Then another one. Blocked off my calendar. Color-coded everything.
But by Thursday? I was exhausted.
Not because I didn’t have time, but because I was spending my best hours on the wrong things.
Sound familiar?
If you’ve ever ended your day wondering why you’re so tired, yet your to-do list still looks untouched, it might not be a time issue, it’s likely an energy issue.
That’s where an Energy Audit comes in.
It’s not about cramming more into your calendar—it’s about intentionally designing your week around what fuels you (and ditching or delegating what drains you).
You’ve probably heard the phrase “You have the same 24 hours as Beyoncé.” Cool.
But let’s be real: you don’t have her team, her chef, or her glam squad.
What most productivity advice forgets is that not all hours are created equal. According to research from Harvard Business Review, people who manage their energy (instead of just their time) report being more productive, engaged, and satisfied at work.
And here’s the kicker:
A study by the American Institute of Stress found that fatigue from mismanaged energy is one of the top 5 causes of burnout for entrepreneurs, especially women balancing multiple roles.
For five days, do a simple check-in 3x a day:
What task did I just finish?
How do I feel? (energized, neutral, drained?)
Was this task necessary—or just noise?
You’ll start to see patterns fast.
For example:
Energy-givers: Coaching calls, creative writing, strategy sessions
Energy-drainers: Repetitive admin, unclear client requests, endless Zoom meetings
This insight alone can change how you plan your week.
Now that you know what lifts and sinks you, let’s rebuild your schedule around your natural energy.
Batch Your Energy-Givers:
Put creative tasks (like content creation or big-picture planning) in your peak energy zone—usually mornings.
Reserve admin work for your lower-energy times, or better yet, delegate it.
Protect Your Golden Hours:
Turn off notifications during deep work blocks.
Use tools like Clockify to track where your time actually goes.
💡 Pro Tip: Most entrepreneurs are only truly productive for about 2.5 hours a day, according to a RescueTime study. Make those hours count.
You don’t have to do it all—you have to own what only you can do.
❌ Eliminate: What tasks can just go? (Do you really need to respond to every comment manually?)
🤖 Automate: Utilize tools like HoneyBook, Flodesk, or Zapier to streamline onboarding, follow-ups, and email workflows.
🙋🏽♀️ Delegate: If posting on Instagram, uploading blogs, or organizing files drains you—it’s time to hand it off. A good VA can give you back 5+ hours a week (that’s a whole afternoon of CEO energy).
You didn’t start your business to feel like a hamster on a wheel. You started it for freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment.
An Energy Audit isn’t just about productivity. It’s about protecting the parts of your work that light you up—and letting go of the rest.
So take the time to tune in. Track what fuels you. Protect your flow.
Because you deserve to build a business that doesn’t just pay you, but one that powers you.
Book a Free Discovery Call with us, and we’ll help you identify the key areas where we can save you time, reduce stress, and scale your business, without it always depending on you.
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