B2 – Upper Intermediate
We all want to be productive, but plenty of things can slow us down, leave tasks unfinished, or keep us from getting started. Time management gets a lot of attention, but experts say energy management matters more.
Check out the article below for more insights on energy management.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91123763/dont-focus-on-time-management-try-energy-management-instead
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “eschew” mean in the sentence, “I’ve never thought of myself as someone with great time management skills, mostly because I tend to eschew rigid productivity systems, believing (erroneously or not) that they cramp creativity. ”? Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘eschew’ in your own sentence.
- What does “to blow the doors open” mean? “Enneagram teacher Russ Hudson said something recently that blew the doors open for me on this concept.” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘to blow the doors open’ in your own sentence.
- What does “to tip the scales” mean in the sentence, “What do we do if we’ve tipped the scales into those negative energy-draining emotions?’’ Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘tip the scales’ in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Share your thoughts on the “hustle culture”.
- Give your insights on this statement, “The time something takes is secondary to energy.“.
- Do you think managing your energy is more important than managing your time? Why or why not?
- What kinds of tasks give you energy, and what kinds make you feel tired or drained?
- The article says frustration can be addictive. Have you ever felt stuck in frustration? How did it affect your day?
- How do you decide which activities to focus on? Do you think choosing tasks based on energy (not just time) would help?
- How can we avoid feeling burned out while still getting things done?