This Week with Introspective
The definition of Time Optimizer from the Strengths Profile:
Time is very precious to you. You never waste it, squeezing as much as you can into every minute.
You organize yourself so that you always use your time productively.
Whatever situation you are in, you can be sure that you are making the most of your time.
Questions to help you bring this strength to life:
Where in your life are you making the most of your time — and where are you not?
What would your day look like if you organized it around what matters most?
What is one thing you could do today to use your time more intentionally?
Resources of the Week
Article
Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time
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The science of stamina has advanced to the point where individuals, teams, and whole organizations can, with some straightforward interventions, significantly increase their capacity to get things done.
By Tony Schwartz and Catherine McCarthy
Book
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
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Essentialism is more than a time-management technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter.
By Ian Leslie
Podcast
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Start your morning with productivity advice that will take your day from great to awesome.
By Laura Vanderkam
Strength Story: Denise
The Strength of Time Optimizer
Denise's Time Optimizer strength shows up across every area of her life — from prepping for grandkids' visits to managing a full household to volunteer and fundraising work. For her, planning is about creating ease and presence. She's also self-aware enough to know when to pump the brakes — she sets an evening alarm to wind down so she's not up late chasing her to-do list. Her take on the strength is a good one: it's not about filling every minute, it's about deciding what matters and building your day around that.
Fact of the Week
People who plan and prioritize their time intentionally are significantly more likely to achieve their goals and experience lower stress because they spend less energy reacting and more energy focusing.
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