Energy Management is the New Time Management - with Patricia from Design Trust (podcast episode)
In this episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess speaks with Patricia van den Akker from The Design Trust about the importance of managing our energy. We know a lot about managing our time but that’s not the whole story as not all tasks take the same amount of energy for us to complete. In this engaging discussion, Jess and Patricia talk about the importance of self-awareness, acknowledging our stress levels, and finding ways to manage and express emotions as a creative business owner.
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180: Energy Management is the New Time Management
With Patricia van den Akker
In this episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess speaks with Patricia van den Akker from The Design Trust about the importance of managing our energy. We know a lot about managing our time but that’s not the whole story as not all tasks take the same amount of energy for us to complete. In this engaging discussion, Jess and Patricia talk about the importance of self-awareness, acknowledging our stress levels, and finding ways to manage and express emotions as a creative business owner.
Episode description
0 Welcome and introduction
01.12 Tell us a little bit about this idea of energy management versus time management
03.21 A lot of creatives are exhausted
06.13 The book 4000 weeks
8.50 5-10 years ago, business training was all about ‘how can we do more, how can we achieve more’. The focus is different now
9.69 How do we control our energy?
12.07 Anxiety and our stress response
17.20 Get active and release the tension
23. 05 How do we get more energy?
26.41 Suggestions for strengthening your mind-body connection
29.33 Change your environment
40.45 Assigning your time - 40% making, 40% marketing, 10% professional development/training, 10% finances and admin
42.34 Remind yourself why you started your business
45.11 The idea behind the planner
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Do you want to dig deeper into Patricia’s approach to planning?
Patricia has kindly offered 10% OFF The Design Trust diaries and hardback journal planners for creatives for anybody listening to the podcast. Both the diary & journal planner are packed full of expert advice for creative professionals to get more focused & organised, using quarterly & monthly planning tools and much more. PLUS you will be invited to 2 live online business/finance/marketing planning workshops hosted by Patricia in January too. Offer is valid till 10 January 2024. Go to https://www.thedesigntrust.co.uk/online-courses/ and select your diary or hardback. Use coupon code JACADEMY to get 10% off.
Previous episodes with Patricia:
WHY YOU PROCRASTINATE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
Procrastination is a natural part of running a creative business, but it doesn’t need to control you. In this episode, Patricia explains why we procrastinate and shares practical tips for overcoming this habit.
HOW TO BE LESS OVERWHELMED
Most business owners have too much on their plates, so it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. But how can we keep those feelings from hurting our business? In this episode, Patricia shares her top strategies for feeling less overwhelmed. She also offers some great advice for business owners looking to plan better and set effective goals.
