E is for energy. I often use energy as an excuse of why I am not doing something. I’m too tired. What I am trying to figure out is the cost versus gain?
- Will doing the task make me less tired, more tired, or about the same?
- Will the task be more fun/easier later?
- Am I actually going to go to bed/rest if I don’t do that?
- Am I stressed out rather than tired?
- How long will it take to complete?
- Can I relax better after the task is out of the way?
I often find that I get a second wind after everyone goes to bed and I am relaxing. I am no longer tired and stay up later than I intend. While some down time is needed at times, I may be using my energy as an excuse. If I have the energy to do fun stuff, I likely just don’t want to do the task and am procrastinating.