Reset

I made a huge mistake in my productivity routine.
I filled every hour.
And left zero space to reset.

It felt like I was getting things done.
But I was just staying busy.
And slowly burning out.

No matter how many systems I used…
How many hours I worked…
How many tools I tried…

I just stayed stuck in survival mode.

The lesson was simple:

You don’t run out of time.
You run out of energy.

And once your energy is gone, your ideas, leadership,
and momentum go with it.

That’s why resets aren’t a luxury.
They’re a strategy.

Here are 7 simple ways to reset, without overhauling
your life:

1. Start With What Energizes You
• Do what lights you up first
• Skip the “shoulds.”
• Let energy lead

2. Block Empty Time
• Add blank space to your calendar
• No meetings, no tasks
• Clarity shows up in the quiet

3. Change Your Location
• Move to a different room
• Step outside
• Let your brain catch a new signal

4. Set a Hard Stop
• Pick a shutdown time
• Add it to your calendar
• Actually stick to it

5. Do Something Pointless (On Purpose)
• Read fiction
• Cook slowly
• Wander without a goal

6. Talk to Someone Outside Your Field
• Call a friend in a different industry
• Ask how they solve problems
• Look for what surprises you

7. Name What’s Draining You
• Write down 3 energy leaks
• Pick one to remove
• Start this week

We’ve been taught to manage our time.

But high performance doesn’t come from packing more
into your day.

It comes from protecting the energy that makes those
hours meaningful.

The leaders who sustain momentum aren’t
just productive.

They know how to pause.
On purpose.