That's an important one. Sahil Bloom writes about the Energy Calendar
(stay with me here 😁) .
My summary from his Personal Annual review
Review the Year's Calendar: Start by looking at your calendar for the past year. Focus on all the events, meetings, personal activities, and projects.
Categorize Each Activity: Assign a color code to each activity:
Green: Activities that created energy and enthusiasm.
Red: Activities that drained energy or felt taxing.
Yellow: Activities that were neutral, neither particularly energizing nor draining.
Identify Energy Creators: Look for patterns. Which activities, people, or projects appear in green most frequently? These are your Energy Creators.
Document Energy Creators: Write down all these energizing elements. This step is crucial for visualizing and acknowledging what brings you positive energy.
Evaluate Time Allocation: Reflect on how much time you spent with these Energy Creators. Did they receive enough attention and time, or were they overshadowed by energy-draining (red) or neutral (yellow) activities?
Plan for Future Allocation: Based on your findings, consider how you can adjust your schedule in the future to spend more time on activities, people, and projects that energize you.
This process should help you gain insights into what brings you energy and how to optimize your time for a more fulfilling and productive year.