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Manage your energy, not your time

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How to Manage Your Energy to Do Your Best Work and Feel Fulfilled When you’re running on empty, you feel distracted, disconnected, and even frustrated. We’ve all been there, slogging through the days to try to get it all done, and still falling short. You don’t have energy left for the things that matter most.  The problem is, it’s easy to get swept up in what pulls on our attention rather than consciously choosing where we want to invest our energy. You may constantly be busy, but you may not feel fulfilled. “There's a really big difference between achievement and fulfillment,” says Molly Fletcher in the course Achieving More through Smart Energy Management.  By proactively managing your energy, you can get closer to fulfillment—to show up as your best self at work and have energy for the people and the activities that matter most in your life. Try these three simple—yet powerful—steps to masterfully manage your energy so you can better connect with and serve the people who matter

Importance of Sleep

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Why Do We Need Sleep? Sleep is an  essential function  that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly. This can  impair your abilities  to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories. Most adults require between  seven and nine hours  of nightly sleep. Children and teenagers need substantially more sleep, particularly if they are younger than five years of age. Work schedules, day-to-day stressors, a disruptive bedroom environment, and medical conditions can all prevent us from receiving enough sleep. A healthy diet and positive lifestyle habits can help ensure an adequate amount of sleep each night – but for some, chronic lack of sleep may be the first sign of a sleep disorder. The Science Behind Sleep An  internal “body clock”  regulates your sleep cycle, controlling when you feel tired and ready for bed