Functioning-ish: Energy Mapping - Plan Around Your Brain, Not the Clock
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đ Episode Title:
If youâve ever time-blocked the perfect schedule only to end up doom-scrolling with a half-eaten granola bar at 2 p.m., welcome to Functioning-ish. This week, weâre talking about energy mappingâa practical, science-backed approach to planning your day around how your brain and body actually work.
Spoiler: productivity isnât just about time. Itâs about energy. In this episode, Jen breaks down how ADHD, perimenopause, and stress systems impact your focus, and why syncing your tasks with your energyânot your calendarâis the key to getting sh*t done without burning out.
đĄ What Youâll Learn:
- The science behind daily energy shifts (circadian, ultradian, hormonal)
- Why ADHD and perimenopause make traditional planning systems fail
- How to track your own energy patterns and use them to redesign your day
- What energy-aware scheduling looks like in both flexible and 9â5 jobs
đ ď¸ Tools & Tips Inside:
- A 3â7 day energy tracking method (with zero judgment)
- Task-to-energy level matching system (High, Medium, Low, No-Go)
- How to protect your peak windowsâeven in a corporate schedule
- Quick post-task resets that rebuild energy without needing a vacation
đ Featured In This Episode:
- Free Energy Mapping Toolkit: Trackers, templates, and real-life task matching
- Bonus strategy: How to explain your âenergy windowsâ to bosses, partners, or collaborators
- Nervous system-friendly planning tips for neurodivergent and hormonally-shifting brains
⨠Ready to plan smarter, not harder?
Grab the free toolkit in the show notes, track your energy for a few days, and start designing a routine that actually fits your brain.
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