--- title: "Discussion on \"Why You Should Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time\" | Hashnode" description: "Discussion on \"Why You Should Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time\". Follow these four pillars of energy management to become more productive without risking your mental and physical health" url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d" --- [Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) / Discussion # [Why You Should Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time](https://sumudusiriwardana.hashnode.dev/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Follow these four pillars of energy management to become more productive without risking your mental and physical health Aug 30, 2021 · 5 min read · sumudusiriwardana.hashnode.dev Read the article - [#productivity](https://hashnode.com/tag/productivity) ## Written by [Sumudu Siriwardana](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana) @sumudusiriwardana · Colombo, Sri Lanka [View profile](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana) Project Manager I'm a Project Manager. I help businesses and teams meet their goals and bring their ingenious ideas to life. While my main focus is on project management, I'm currently learning web development and really enjoying the coding journey. ## Responses 10 Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post [Jimmy Shark](https://hashnode.com/@jimmy855) [Jun 20, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/66746965135e8d9ebfdde244) Fascinating concept of focusing on energy management! Especially for those who struggle with traditional time management methods. This approach feels more holistic. Btw [datetimecheck.com](https://datetimecheck.com/) offers time-related tools that can complement an energy management strategy, like countdown timers to create focused work sprints during high-energy periods. #EnergyOverTime [Wagner M](https://hashnode.com/@wagnerm) [Nov 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/618a8b67f991b025366dfbe8) This is awesome! I agree 100% and I mentioned similar things in one of my posts. Managing time does not work if you don't manage your energy, every problem is multifactorial. great post! 😄 [Sumudu Siriwardana](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana) [Nov 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/618a8b67f991b025366dfbe8#reply-618a8cfc468c06249afc4e71) I totally agree! Thank you for taking the time to read this! 😊 [Andy Griffiths](https://hashnode.com/@andygriffiths) [Sep 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/613b29d00adbab1c70ac56ac) Some really great tips Sumudu, thanks for sharing 😁 I believe each of us could find something in this post that would benefit us in our day to day lives. I agree, that creating meaningful rituals really helps to keep everything in balance. [Sumudu Siriwardana](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana) [Sep 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/613b29d00adbab1c70ac56ac#reply-613ba5a522b7a41dfe5fad04) Thank you for taking the time to read this, Andy! I'm glad to hear that this helps 😊 [Eleftheria Batsou](https://hashnode.com/@eleftheriabatsou) [Sep 1, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/612f24054e9d8114f8ae0d52) Many helpful tips, thank you [Sumudu Siriwardana](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana) :) [Sumudu Siriwardana](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana) [Sep 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/612f24054e9d8114f8ae0d52#reply-6130d82c5a73ff5e27bc28b3) Glad to hear that you found it helpful! 😊 [Hafeez Ullah](https://hashnode.com/@Hafeez) [Sep 1, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/612efe561dd572151d81ee9e) Read your article Sumudu Siriwardana! It is very informative and helpful. [Sumudu Siriwardana](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana) [Sep 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/612efe561dd572151d81ee9e#reply-6130d80f0aac045e014938b2) I'm glad you find it helpful! Thank you. [Bonnie](https://hashnode.com/@TheGreatBonnie) [Aug 31, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/612e489f1dd572151d81d869) Awesome article Sumudu. [Sumudu Siriwardana](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana) [Sep 1, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/612e489f1dd572151d81d869#reply-612f1c074e9d8114f8ae0b09) Thank you so much, Bonnie! [Chris Jackson](https://hashnode.com/@cjack0416) [Aug 31, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/612dac48fd0bf8636d771658) Beautiful article. Thank you for sharing! [Sumudu Siriwardana](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana) [Aug 31, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/612dac48fd0bf8636d771658#reply-612db1142858872661b9f34d) Thanks, Chris! I'm glad you liked it! [Yosra Emad](https://hashnode.com/@yosracodes) [Aug 30, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/612d6c40fd0bf8636d771158) I love the article Sumudu! great content :D [Sumudu Siriwardana](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana) [Aug 31, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/612d6c40fd0bf8636d771158#reply-612d86512858872661b9ef8b) Thank you, Yosra! Hope it'll help 😊 [Anon](https://hashnode.com/@anonthedev) [Aug 30, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/612d0469fd0bf8636d770748) Awesome article [Sumudu Siriwardana](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana) [Aug 31, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-should-manage-your-energy-not-your-time/612cfd70fd0bf8636d77068d/comment/612d0469fd0bf8636d770748#reply-612d8635fd0bf8636d77126c) Thank you, Pranav!